How to make a herbal bath salt with your own hands. How to properly take a salt bath for maximum effect? Do-it-yourself aromatic bath salt
In which she talked about other effects of this wonderful natural remedy, including improving the condition of the skin.
it beneficial influence and their positive emotions from reception salt baths can be enhanced by making salt with your own hands.
Soda-salt bath
Such a bath can be done even if you do not have sea salt available. You need to take 200-300 g of the most common table salt, mix with 130-150 g of baking soda and dilute until completely dissolved in the recruited bath. Take within 10 minutes.
Salt can be used coarsely and has a good cleansing effect. The baking soda also helps in removing dead skin cells and helps with acne and dry skin by moisturizing and softening it.
Sea salt with oils
I actively use both basic cosmetic and essential oils. I add them when making soap self made as well as various homemade hair scrubs and balms. Bath salts can also be enriched with oils.
For 250 g of sea salt, you will need 2 tablespoons of base oil and 5 drops of essential oil. Food coloring can be used.
So, you need to take a bowl (more conveniently deep), add salt and add any of the cosmetic oils, stir. I use almond oil the most. It is inexpensive, but at the same time I like its effect on the skin and hair. I also often buy jojoba, grape seed, peach, sesame oil.
We return to the preparation of salt. Now you need to add the essential oil. If you want to prevent cellulite, it is better to use esters of lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit. Want to calm your nerves a little? Then it is better to opt for lavender oil.
I use rosewood essential oil more often than others. Firstly, its smell bothers me the least with constant use, and secondly, it moisturizes the skin, increases its elasticity, relieves fatigue.
If you decide to do it with a dye, then it's time to add it and mix the resulting mass thoroughly. Now you need to pour it into a suitable jar and leave it protected from sun rays place for a week. Shake the salt every two days. That's all, you can use it!
A few more variations
What else can you add to your sea salt bath? For example, Epsom salt ... Its application gives a smoothing and exfoliating effect. Its effect on the legs is especially good - it softens rough skin, relieves pain and fatigue.
Lemon acid ... With its addition, the salt bath solves the problem of uneven skin color. It stimulates the renewal of new cells, fights wrinkles and skin imperfections.
Sea salt bath with added milk powder makes the skin smoother and more tender, nourishes it with calcium and vitamins, relieves general fatigue and stress.
Availability starch in a salt composition, it is most desirable for flaky skin. It has a smoothing effect. I also used starch to make sizzling bath bombs.
What options have you tried?
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*Start off water treatments better with cleansing the skin with a scrub or salt soap.
* Prepare a bath with sea salts (natural or with the addition of essential oils, plant extracts).
* The concentration of salts per bath is from 100 g to 1 kg. To obtain a cosmetic or therapeutic and prophylactic effect, the dose of salts per bath does not exceed 100-300 g. To obtain therapeutic concentrations - the dose of salts is up to 1 kg per one bath.
* You need to take baths at water temperatures up to 35-39 degrees for 10-20 minutes every day or every other day with a course of 10-15 procedures. Repeated courses are recommended in 2-3 months.
If you take a bath in the morning, then we are talking about a tonic bath. In this case, the water temperature should be 35-36 С; the duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes, while the body receives a charge of vivacity.
Evening baths, which have a relaxing effect, should preferably be taken 2-3 hours before bedtime. In this case, the water temperature should be 37-39 C. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes.
Do I need to rinse off the salt after a bath?
The final stage of the procedure is rinsing with fresh water. This can be done right away. During therapeutic baths, it will be better if you do this after the obligatory 40-60 minutes of rest in bed.
Then it is necessary to restore the slightly acidic environment of the skin, restore the pH using a cream or body milk.
How do salt baths have a rejuvenating effect, as salt seems to dry out the skin?
Salt irritates the skin, causing blood to flush and increasing epidermal cell division. This speeds up the regeneration of damaged integuments.
It has a positive effect on skin tone and can be used in cosmetology.
Trace elements are catalysts for many biochemical reactions in the body. They maintain the hydroelectrolytic balance of the body, normalizing the acid-base balance in the body fluids. The normal acid-base balance of the body means living without getting sick.
What are the indications for hydrotherapy?
1. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, joints).
2. Diseases of the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system (chronic radiculitis, neuralgia).
3. Diseases of the digestive system (functional diseases of the stomach, intestines, chronic gastritis, colitis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, liver and gall bladder diseases).
4. Diseases of metabolism and endocrine pathology (gout, impaired water-salt metabolism, obesity, diabetes mellitus of mild and moderate severity without acidosis)
5. Diseases of the urinary tract (urolithiasis, pyelitis, cystitis).
6. Diseases of the skin: all itchy dermatoses, psoriasis, seborrhea, exudative diathesis, neurodermatitis, eczema.
7. Chronic occupational and domestic poisoning with salts of heavy metals (mercury, lead), toxic substances, as well as after prolonged use of antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals.
8. Rehabilitation (restoration of functions) of the body after illness.
9. Prevention of diseases and activation of the body's immune defense.
What is the correct way to use essential oils when taking a bath?
Since essential oils have exceptional penetrating ability, even a not very long exposure to aromatic plant substances on human skin allows you to quickly put it in order, and at the same time the whole body.
Salts perfectly absorb aromatic essences and oils and slowly release them, enriching them with beneficial ions.
Attention: when adding essential oils to the bath, you must first dissolve them in milk or salt. If pure essential oil comes into contact with the skin, blot it with a cotton swab dipped in vegetable oil(essential oils do not dissolve in water).
For taking Baths, you can prepare the necessary mixtures yourself or use those that we have created for you.
What do you need to know about restrictions?
Do not forget about the main rules: the water in the bath should reach the bathers' chest; the water temperature should not exceed 39 degrees, as this can put a serious load on the heart and blood vessels.
In addition, there are a number of contraindications for health reasons:
1. All diseases in the acute stage.
2. Thrombosis, embolism.
3. Hypertension stage 2 and 3.
4. Malignant neoplasms.
5. Tuberculous process.
6. All infectious diseases.
7. Pregnancy
How pleasant it is to take a hot bath with salt after a hard day. And if this salt is made by hand, it is doubly more pleasant. Our photo class tells about 4 ways to make bath salt at home.
Method I. Select and mix
Choose salt
The main ingredient in bath salts is Epsom mineral salt, also called Epsom (after the name of the town of Epsom in England, where it was first mined); it is commonly used as a cosmetic. But you can add other salts to it to enhance or change the effect on the skin, as well as for the aesthetic component - for example, small crystals of sea salt look very beautiful, and pink Himalayan salt, in addition to its spectacular color, is good in that it adds a mixture of "mineral "Hardness - this is important for areas with" soft ", salt-poor water.
You can not add oils at all, you can use only one, or you can create a mixture of them, like a mixture of salts. A pleasant scent added to salt can help you relax or concentrate. The popular floral combination of lavender, rose and lilac helps relieve stress and relax, bringing a light, sunny feeling, while the rich scent of eucalyptus, citrus and mint will help sharpen the senses and focus.
Mix your own combination of your favorite scents, but remember to add each oil one drop at a time as you search for it, so you can't go wrong with the intensity and balance of the scent.
Dried herbs or petals are often added to bath salts to decorate the mixture and add new flavor to the scent. Try adding a handful of rosemary, cumin, or mint, whole or ground. Dry rose or lavender petals work just as well.
Your salt may be colorless, but its shade is another unique feature. You can choose any colors; usually they are combined with aroma (for example, for salt, smelling of eucalyptus - green, for lavender - lilac). To color the salt, add a few drops of food coloring.
Method II. Bath Salts
Take the ingredients
You will need 140 g of sea salt, 140 g of epsom salt, one teaspoon of essential oil (or a mixture of these, see above for how to mix the oils), and optionally ground dry herbs.
Combine ingredients and put in a jar
Combine both types of salt in a separate bowl, and then add the oil, being careful to distribute it evenly throughout the mixture. Mix thoroughly, and then, if desired, add dye and pour the salt into a jar with a tight-fitting lid (any salt absorbs moisture very well, which is usually a lot in the bathroom).
Method III. Bath salt with baking soda
Measure the ingredients
You will need 140 grams of epsom salt, 140 grams of baking soda, two tablespoons of liquid glycerin, and an essential oil. You can also add a handful of dried herbs or petals (whole or shredded).
Stir and put in a jar
Pour the baking soda into the salt, and then pour in the glycerin and stir thoroughly. Add oil and herbs or petals.
Transfer the mixture to a jar with a ground-in lid and add 2-3 tablespoons each to a tub of hot water whenever you want.
What could be nicer than soaking up after a hard day at warm water and forget about all the troubles? And it would be even better to be on the seashore ... But if you get to it far, then why not arrange a sea bath at home?
Recently, bath salts, as well as, have rapidly entered the cosmetic use of many women. Today we will tell you how to make bath salt with your own hands and create a real cocktail of healthy oils, flowers and active ingredients.
Bath sea salt has been used since ancient Sumeria and Ancient egypt... Queen Cleopatra loved her very much. In addition to being a pleasant experience, salt baths are also very useful. Iodine, which is part of the salt, has an anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effect, has a positive effect on the thyroid gland; bromine - relaxes and soothes. Depending on the oils and additives included in the finished product, the salt acquires additional beneficial features.
How to make bath salt, and what ingredients are needed for this
The base is always salt. It can be marine, English, or from the Dead Sea. The latter contains significantly more useful microelements than ordinary seafood, but it is more expensive and more difficult to get it. Epsom salt is used for healing baths, it is present in the waters of mineral springs. You can use a mixture of the presented salts or take one in pure form.
Knowing how to make bath salt can help you add your favorite scents and ingredients.
You can add milk powder, dried herbs, flower petals, fruit powder, and even dried fruit pieces to salt. These ingredients are found in expensive bath salts displayed in store windows. Milk will soften the skin, and herbs will give the water their beneficial properties. Rose petals, lavender, hibiscus, calendula are very popular.
If desired, you can aromatize bath salt using (orange, lemon, grapefruit, lavender, etc.), perfume, artificial or food (vanilla, mint) additives.
Natural salt can be white, gray, or even pink. Food coloring can be used to add a different color. Subsequently, the water in the bathroom will also be slightly stained with salt.
To make bath salt endowed medicinal properties, add various oils and extracts. Salt with the addition of lavender, mint, tanderin and lemon extracts perfectly copes with fatigue, stress and excessive excitability of the nervous system.
Butter tea tree helps with chronic fatigue and fatigue, rose oil relieves tension, tones the skin and accelerates wound healing.
Salt with oil of red orange or grapefruit is a great addition to the fight against cellulite. Lavender or rosemary oil can help with colds.
Do not forget about the beneficial properties of herbs. You can add ground birch buds and leaves to salt, they will be effective in inflammatory processes, and in case of skin diseases, it is better to prefer pharmacy chamomile. Good helper in the treatment of neuroses and menstrual irregularities, salt with oregano will become.
You can store the prepared salt in various containers... The contents will be visible in the glass, but it can be unsafe to keep such dishes in the bathroom, as they can easily break in a humid environment. Clear plastic containers are best for storage.
DIY bath salt can be a great gift. Pack it up in special plastic bottles(they are sold in handmade cosmetics stores). Decorate the top of the bottle with a ribbon or other decorative elements.
Another option is to add salt to the bottle. different colors layers. You will get a very nice and interesting effect!
Use small paper envelopes or rag bags to package single-use portions. They can be of different colors, in accordance with the aromas of salt (for strawberry - a red envelope, for lavender - purple). Glue the envelopes, tie them nicely with a ribbon and decorate with dried flowers. Original gift ready!
Making premium bath salt at home is easy - it takes very little time and the inexpensive ingredients found in every cupboard. Believe me, the result will exceed all expectations. You will receive a skin-friendly and aesthetically pleasing product with natural composition... In addition, salts produced by cosmetic brands are often quite expensive and contain a number of chemical substances... And we are with you for everything natural?
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How to make your own herbal bath salt.Step-by-step instruction
Basic components:
- Sea salt
- Dry ingredients - dried herbs, flowers, fruits
- Essential oils
Inventory
- Saucepan / large mixing bowl
- Mortar and pestle / or blender with bowl
- Glass jar with lid for storing salt
- Cotton and gauze pouch
- Big spoon
Preparation
Step # 1. We measure the right amount salt.
Fill the storage jar with sea salt to the brim, then pour the contents into a large mixing bowl.
Step # 2... Grind dry ingredients (herbs, flowers, fruits) in a blender or mortar.
Step number 3. Add chopped dry ingredients and 10-15 drops of essential oil to a bowl of salt. Move the mixture thoroughly after adding each drop essential oil so that it is evenly distributed throughout the salt mass.
Step number 4. Pour the mixture into a storage container.
Step number 5. Let the salt stand in a storage container for about a day and you can safely take a bath.
How to use
Pour the finished sea salt 3-4 cotton bags or twist the gauze folded in half with a tourniquet. Dip the bags of salt and herbs into the bathroom filled with warm water... Let it brew for 10-15 minutes.
Take a bath for no more than 20 minutes.
How to store
Store salt in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, a regular plastic bag, or small cardboard boxes covered with parchment.
Contraindications
It is better not to use bath salts for people with cardiovascular diseases. With extreme caution, bath salts are recommended for pregnant women and the elderly.
Your Julianna Pliskina
