How to Make Your Own Bath Salt Blend

If you're curious about how to make bath salts, you've come to the right place. This homemade milk and honey bath salt recipe offers a luxurious way to achieve silky smooth skin, support joint comfort, and calm your mind before bedtime.

What are the Benefits of Bath Salts?

Bath salts typically comprise Epsom salt, sea salt, and magnesium flakes, or a combination of these. When dissolved in warm water, these natural minerals help soothe muscles and support joint health. Although there are no concrete studies proving their effectiveness, soaking in a warm bath can be comforting and relaxing, and adding bath salts enhances this experience. It's important to ensure the water is not too hot to maintain healthy skin.

In this recipe, the inclusion of milk and honey powders adds a contemporary twist to traditional remedies believed to enhance skin hydration and integrity.^1,2 These ancient ingredients create a soothing blend that enhances your wellness routine and helps you achieve a radiant glow.

What’s the Difference Between Epsom Salts and Magnesium Flakes?

Apart from their texture and appearance, Epsom salts are a mixture of magnesium and sulphate, whereas magnesium flakes consist of magnesium and chloride. Interestingly, neither are true salts.

While there is no definitive answer as to which is better due to a lack of scientific evidence, magnesium chloride is believed to absorb more effectively into the body.³

Both options can aid in detoxification and promote healthy skin. Whichever you choose, they are sure to provide relief after a stressful day.

Homemade Milk & Honey Bath Salts

Ingredients:

1.5 cups milk powder

¼ cup honey powder

1 cup Epsom salt or magnesium chloride flakes

1 cup Himalayan sea salt

1/2 cup baking soda

*For a more relaxing bath, mix six drops of lavender oil with 12 drops of jojoba oil and stir into the mixture.

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly, ensuring any clumps are broken up.
2. Add the mixture to the bath under warm running water and stir well.

We hope this simple DIY brings you peace and relaxation. To energize your bath, consider adding orange-scented essential oil for a refreshing start to your day. The possibilities are endless!

Take care and be well.

BubbForest

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

We recommend handling essential oils with care and following any usage, safety guidelines, and drug interaction warnings on the label. Testing for skin sensitivity is important before use, and consulting a doctor, especially during pregnancy, is advised to discuss what is safe for individual needs..

Sources

1. Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review. National Library of Medicine. Read source
2. The use of plants in skin-care products, cosmetics, and fragrances: past and present. MDPI. Read source
3. Myth or Reality-Transdermal Magnesium? National Library of Medicine. Read source