{DIY bath soak – with himalayan pink salt!}

i love a good soak in the tub!

… it’s so relaxing and comforting. i especially love to enjoy a hot bath when i have sore muscles or if i want to fight off icky feelings possibly related to a cold or germs, or LIFE, etc. i make time to enjoy a hot bath at least once a week, but i prefer to do it twice a week. it’s a crucial part of my self-care routine, and one i look forward to enjoying as frequently as possible.

i’ve been making my own bath soak for a while now. i choose to use himalayan pink salt because it is extremely mineral-rich. sometimes i add in epsom salts or magnesium salts for additional benefits.

soaking for about 20 minutes in a rich salt bath has many rewards. of course, it’s very relaxing but it’s also detoxifying and soothing to both the nerves and the skin.

i like to play around with different ingredient mixtures depending on the season or how i am feeling. sometimes i will make an oatmeal bath for extra moisturizing.

it’s very simple and easy to make your own bath soak, and you can get creative with the ingredients. there are a lot of different recipes out there, but this is my favourite go-to that i’ve been making for quite some time now.

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• 2 cups himalayan pink salt
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 8-10 drops lavender essential oil
• 2-3 drops vetiver essential oil

optional ingredients :

• ginger powder (for detoxification)
• dried lavender (for relaxation)
• dried flowers
• dried sage

i make a big batch {measurements not really required} and take out about a cup at at time when i want to unwind and let it all wash down the drain…

i put some in a mesh bag so that the other {optional} ingredients do not cause any issues in the pipes.

toss in the bath, light some candles, grab a good book… and relax!

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