Homemade Bath Salts, Foot Soak and Body Spray

I thought it would be fun to give you a few money saving, stress reducing ideas that would be enjoyable and simple to make.  You can use these ideas for yourself or make them to give as a gift to someone else.  

I love using my Young Living oils to create special moments in my day or to bless someone else. Have fun with these recipes and if you need some oils, let me know and I'd be happy to assist you in ordering a few.

Foot Soak

This foot bath will not only leave your feet feeling clean and refreshed, but the oils will minister to the rest of your body too. The deodorizing effects of this blend will reduce bacteria which can lead to foot odor.  You want to use a therapeutic grade oil (Young Living) as your body will absorb the oils and actually use these oils in whatever way they might be needed (reduce inflammation, promote circulation, detoxify the body).  

3 drops Geranium oil

2 drops Lemongrass oil

4 drops Lime oil

Fill a tub or foot spa with warm water and add the essential oils.  Soak feet for 10-15 minutes.  Dry thoroughly.

Note:  Try other oil combinations as well.  For example, peppermint oil could be used to reduce muscle aches, headache or fever.  Cypress could aid in circulation.  Melrose is good for candida and yeast infections.  

Body Sprays and Air Freshener

Fill a small spray bottle with distilled water, add 10 – 15 drops of your favorite oil blend or single oils.  Shake well, and spray onto the entire body just after taking a bath or shower.  

Peppermint is invigorating; lavender is relaxing.  Jasmine or rose oil are good for romantic moments.  Frankincense heightens spiritual awareness and aids with skin issues.  The list of ideas is endless.  

Adding Purification oil to a spray bottle makes a great air freshener and odor reducer without chemicals.  Body spray and air cleaner...hmmm.   

Bath Salts 

Bath salts make relaxing in the tub a real treat.  Commercial bath salts are full of chemicals and additives that are not beneficial, or are even harmful, to our cells.  When we soak in the tub, we absorb through our pores whatever might be in the water.  Chlorine is very hard on the thyroid and should be avoided.  You can neutralize the chlorine in a tub by adding about 1/2 to 1 tsp. of Vitamin C powder and waiting 10 minutes.  

Essential oils need to be mixed with a carrier since they can irritate the skin if they are added undiluted to the bath water.  A carrier can be sea salt, apple cider vinegar, liquid castile soap, vegetable oil, Epsom salt or clay.  Do not use more than 8-12 drops of essential oils per bath.  Mix the oil with the carrier and add desired amount to the tub as it is filling.  To store the salt for later use or for gifts, use dark glass containers since essential oils should be kept out of direct light. 

Oil ideas include: 

Relaxation:   Peace & Calming, Lavender, Geranium

Invigorating:  Blend Tea Tree, Peppermint and Grapefruit

Candida/Yeast problems:  Tea Tree, Melrose & Rosemary

Put two cups of sea salt in a glass bowl and add 12 drops of the essential oil or oil blend.  Stir to blend well.  This should be enough for two to three baths depending on the concentration that you desire.

I'd love to hear what you think of these recipes as you try them.  What oils do you find effective and why?