DIY Bath Salts: Lavender Vanilla & Peppermint Green Tea

I wanted to share a quick and easy recipe for homemade bath salts.

For this project you will need:

epsom salt

essential oils: lavender & peppermint

food coloring (optional)

measuring spoon (1 tsp)

tea leaves of your choice

jar for the finished product

bowl and spoon for mixing

Epsom salt is a wonderful base (as compared to dead sea salt or other options) due to its high levels of magnesium. The body is able to absorb this crucial element through the skin. A few benefits of magnesium include: Alleviation of muscle cramps, reduction of inflammation, and soothing of any cuts or abrasions on the surface of the skin.

We will begin by filling our holding jar with the desired amount of salt, this helps ensure we are making exactly enough to fill our jar.

Once you have measured the correct amount of salt, place the salt into the mixing bowl. The next step is to mix in the tea leaves.

I have chosen my favorite green tea, which includes notes of vanilla, by Harney & Sons Fine Teas. Next, mix in 1 teaspoon (or more if you would prefer) of essential oil.

I think these measuring spoons are adorable! You can find them at World Market, I’ve linked them: here.

Once the leaves & oil are fully incorporated, it is time to drizzle in the food coloring. I used purple for the Lavender Vanilla jar and green for the Peppermint Green Tea jar.