DIY NURTURING BATH SALTS
Bath Salt DIY project – Treat yourself or the ones you love!
Nurture & attention in a glass jar
Most of us have a very busy schedule, mostly due to time-consuming jobs, parenting, health issues or even inability to say no. Knowing all these well, I’ve created today’s project – DIY bath salts – to inspire you to introduce some calm and me-time into your weeks! Something that I have been learning lately myself. To my surprise, making a 30 minute space for yourself each day really doesn’t cost that much! In return however, it gives a lot. Bath salt is an amazing way to relax your body, give it some nurturing love and evenregenarate the skin!
Today’s DIY project not only provides self-caring treatment, but also makes a thoughtful loving gift. Is there someone dear in your life who deserves this gentle hint to nurture themselves? The ingedients for this bath salts project are both nourishing for the body and pampering for the senses. Bath salt are known for their health-enhancing effects and for helping create that ‘spa moment’. In combination with dried herbs or dried coconut milk, the mixture also benefits from delicious, calming scent.
Let’s have a closer look at the ingredients and tools used I’ve used today.
Ingredients – The basics
Kala Namak Black Salt
Kala Namak salt is suitable for cooking, as well as home cosmetics. It is sometimes called a ‘black’ salt, however the colour varies between light to dark magenta/brown. Kala Namak salt we used is from India, and is known for the high content of minerals. The minerals have a nourishing and detox effect on the skin, improving it’s circulation and therefore regeneration and immunity.
Dead Sea White Salt
Dead sea salt is one of the most minerals-rich salts we have. Due to the high mineral concentration, it revitalises and purifies the skin, promotes metabolism and consequently the skin healing. It also reduces muscle tension and helps to relax the body and mind. The sulphur content relieves joint pressure and reduces inflammation.
Dried Coconut Milk
Coconut milk or oil may not be particularly healthy for cooking due to high amount of saturated fat. However, in DIY cosmetics it is definitely a valuable addition! From the signature smell to the nourishing and antiseptic properties, coconut milk is a must!
Herbs
Dried herbs are usually added to the bath salt mixture due to their relaxing scent, and also for the aesthetic effect. Elements of nature tend to evoke a sense of calm and inspire relaxation. Sanctuary isn’t only based on space interior, but it can be added via dried blossoms of various plants such as lavender or roses.
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Ingredients & Tools:
- Kala Namak black Indian salt
- Dead Sea white salt
- dried coconut milk
- dried lavender and rose buds
- two glass jars with a lid
- brown self-adhesive paper tape
- black pen (thin)
Instructions:
The instructions are very simple! According to your preferences, choose the salts and complimenting ingredients to create thematic bath salt jars. Would you like to create a ‘regenerating’ or ‘relaxing’ mood? Think of different words to evoke the emotion, and choose your ingredients accordingly.
I’ve chosen the ‘calming’ and ‘nourishing’ care bath salt. For the ‘calming’ I have combined a handful of dried lavender, a table spoon of dried coconut milk and about three table spoons of -Dead Sea white salt. For the ‘nourishing’ bath salt I have combined approx. three table spoons of the black Kala Namak salt and about 7-8 dried rose buds.
Combine all ingredients in a separate bowl and move the content into closable glass jars. Use the self-adhesive black tape to cut out two labels and name the jars.
Since the Christmas season is already here and because these two jars are gifts, I have also used a small wooden reindeer on each jar!
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Disclaimer: This article is only informative. No information in this article is intended as medical advice.
