For a very simple bath salt, you can simply use dye and fragrance-free Epsom salts.
For a therapy bath, consider using 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 g) of Epsom salts. The high levels of magnesium in the salts can reduce muscle ache.
Ask your doctor about how often you can use bath salts, especially if you have a medical condition. If your bath salts contain oils, use caution when getting out of the tub. The oils may make the bottom of the tub slippery.
Consider adding up to 15 drops of essential oils known for soothing muscles. These include wintergreen, basil, bergamot, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and Douglas fir.
Always moisturize your skin after getting out of the bath to keep your skin hydrated. Epsom salts can also help with hemorrhoid-related inflammation.
You can store the shower scrub in an airtight plastic container. Ensure that water doesn’t get into the container when you’re opening it in the shower or you may introduce bacteria into the scrub.
Avoid soaking your feet in bath salts if you have diabetes. Soaking your feet can dry out your feet and cause cracking that may lead to infection.
If you’re mixing different colors of bath salts, keep them in separate containers since the colors may bleed into each other as the bath salts are stored.
For example, for an energizing bath, include grapefruit, bergamot, and peppermint essential oils. For example, if you have acne-prone skin, add a few drops of tea tree, geranium, or lavender essential oil.
Baking soda can soften your skin and remove chlorine from the bath water.
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