Bath Salts.
I know...I know...we've become a culture of quick showers rather than long luxurious baths...but the times when we do want to take a long soak, adding some scented and/or theraputic salts to the water really make the bath wonderful.
The setup and procedure is pretty simple. You'll need:
- Some salt - I prefer a mixture of sea salt and epsom salt, but there are many different types of salt both rare and common
- Some scent - you can use skin-safe fragrance oils or for an aromatherapy bath, essential oils
- Some glass or metal bowls to mix it in
- Some whisks and/or spoons to mix it
- A container to put it in - preferably air tight like a mason or other jar. (Plastic is better than glass around the bath tub if you can get it, though some fragrance or essential oils will warp and discolor plastic.)
- Dendritic salt or Natrasorb Bath to absorb/hold the fragrance
- Color - either liquid soap colors or micas work well
- Baking Soda - acts as a skin softener and water conditioner
