Page 7 of Bath and Spa Salt by SaltWorks

natural treatments bath salts sea salts and essential oils are a wonderfully synergistic combination the relaxing properties of hot water complement the effects of wellchosen salts and essential oils aromatic baths can provide relief from stress and anxiety assist with muscle and joint pains and treat the symptoms of more severe skin conditions both men and women are enjoying aromatic baths in increasing numbers the therapeutic benefits of sea salt baths are well known and often recommended by doctors for treating a wide range of medical conditions aromatherapy aromatherapy is the practice of controlled use of essential oils to maintain and promote physical psychological and spiritual well-being as a holistic medicine aromatherapy is both a preventative approach as well as an active treatment during acute and chronic stages of illness essential oils essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts distilled from a variety of plant material including leaves flowers needles fruit peels grasses wood and roots note these oils with the exception of lavender and tea tree should always be diluted in a carrier oil before applying directly to the skin dried herbs many dried herbs possess the same scent and healing properties of their essential oil counterparts herbs are popular additions to bath salts and bath teas they are an attractive addition to a finished product one drawback is that it can be messy in the tub a good option is to include an organza bag with your salts to use as a tea bag the salts melt the herbs steep in the hot bath water and once the bag dries it is easy to empty out the herbs and re-use the bag carrier oils moisturizing vegetable oils are commonly used as a carrier for essential oils most essential oils are too strong to apply directly to the skin and should be diluted 12-30 drops to 1oz of carrier oil carrier oils are also combined with sea salts to create exfoliant salt scrubs hydrogen peroxide adding hydrogen peroxide to bath water increases oxygen available to the body hydrogen peroxide baths leave the body feeling alert and revitalized just like after a rain shower this gentle bath is antibacterial antiviral and cleansing to the emotional and energetic bodies add 6 ounces of food-grade hydrogen peroxide to a hot bath and soak for 20-30 minutes be careful in handling this concentrated solution of hydrogen peroxide as it can burn or irritate the ordernow · skin diluted in the bath water it is safe for skin contact apple cider vinegar apple cider vinegar baths restore a natural ph to the skin and hair as well as rejuvenating and building up the body s natural resistance to the elements it helps restore the acid mantle protection to the skin which is lost from swimming and from routine use of soaps on the skin it thus helps combat unfriendly bacteria and fungal overgrowth apple cider vinegar baths are soothing to the skin alleviating itchiness poison ivy and sunburn discomfort as with all hot baths it causes the pores to open and aids in general systemic detoxification make certain to use pure unprocessed apple cider vinegar use 2-4 cups in a hot bath sodium bicarbonate a hot bath with equal parts of baking soda sodium bicarbonate and sea salt assists in detoxification from exposure to heavy metals and radiation it is also beneficial for cleansing the theauric field and for soothing itchy skin in combination use 1-2 pounds of each sea salt is recommended as opposed to rock salt or common table salt which are depleted of nourishing minerals citric acid citric acid is a key ingredient along with sodium bicarbonate for bath fizzies it · is also great for making fizzy bath salts the combination creates an effervescent blend that helps release the aroma of your essential oils into the air creating an uplifting aromatic bath colorants fd&c dyes dispersed in liquid or glycerin are popular for adding color to bath salts herbs can also be used to create beautiful natural colors for your salts powdered mica can create beautiful pearlescent salts caution essential oils you should avoid in the bath include but are not limited to basil oregano thyme nutmeg clove cinnamon black pepper and bay pimenta and laurus also avoid any oils that can cause sensitivity to your skin consult your physician if you have high blood pressure are pregnant or have other medical concerns w w w seasalt c o m 8 0 0 3 5 3 s a lt 7 2 5 8 7

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