Lavender Bath
Salts
By Kent
Pinkerton
After a long day, a nice soak is the ticket to a relaxing
experience and a good night’s sleep. Adding bath salts can enhance
the experience significantly. Whether you have sore feet, or a
stiff back, bath salts can improve the way you feel and relieve
stress. Bath salts come in a variety of soothing fragrances, the
most sought after being lavender, and rightly so!
Of all the herbs known today, lavender is best known for its
beauty and resourcefulness. Originally found in the Mediterranean
region, lavender was first used for its healing qualities by the
Romans. Endowed with a hypnotic smell, lavender has been used in
perfumes and soaps since the 18th century. Some believe that
lavender induces the power of Mercury for spiritual development,
and psychic growth.
Today, this perennial herb is known for its perfumes, medicinal
qualities, and essential oils. This fragrant shrub has long,
bluish-green branches, and blooms with beautiful purple buds.
Lavender oil is among the most famous oils used for therapeutic
purposes. It can be used as a painkiller and an antiseptic. In
addition, lavender also has a sedative, calming effect. Mixed with
bath salts, a lavender bath can prove to be a unique experience. It
provides all the benefits of a luxurious soothing bath, along with
the benefits associated with aromatherapy.
To make your own lavender bath salts, mix lavender essential
oils with calendula oil and bath salts. The hypnotic scent combined
with a warm bath will leave you feeling fresh and relaxed, perfect
for reviving the body and spirit. A healthy dose of olive oil will
moisturize the skin, leaving it supple and soft. An attractive
glass canister filled with vibrant hues of lavender salts, and
attractive beads, crystals, and sea shells, make a beautiful
addition to any bath suite.
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