4 Easy DIY Bath Recipes To Help You Relax
There’s nothing more relaxing than coming home after a long day and treating yourself to a soothing bath. Luckily, having a spa bath doesn’t require much work - we found a few spa bath recipes for you that are easy to make any night of the week, with everyday items you may already have at home. Grab yourself a face mask, candles, and play your favorite music while you try one of these soothing DIY bath soak recipes to help you relax.
Muscle Relaxing Epson Salt Bath
- 1 Cup of Epson Salt
- 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 drops of Chamomile Oil
Start a hot bath and add the Epson salt to the hot bath. Wait about 5-10 minutes till the Epson Salt dissolves fully in the tub and the water gets to room temperature. Add in the essential oils once you are ready to get into the tub.
Revitalizing Green Tea Bath
- 1 Cup of Epson Salt
- 1 Cup of Baking Soda
- 3-4 Bags of Green Tea
Start a hot bath and add in the Epson Salt, Baking Soda, and Green Tea Bags. Wait about 5-10 minutes before getting in the tub to let the Green Tea Bags steep into the water and to let the Epson Salt dissolve fully. Once the water is room temperature or your desired temperature, you can get into the tub
Replenishing Milk Bath
- 1 Cup of Water (for boiling)
- 2 Tablespoons of Salt
- 1/2 Cup of Honey
- 1 Cup of Whole Milk
Pour the water into a pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and add in the Honey, Milk, and salt and let it heat for about 5-10 minutes, or until everything is fully dissolved. Pour the mixture into a separate bowl and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes or until it is at room temperature. Start a warm bath and then add the mixture to the bath. Mix it in the bath before you get in the tub.
Cold/Flu Relieving Ginger Detox Bath
- 1 Cup of Epson Salt
- 1/2 Cup of Baking Soda
- 4 Tablespoons of Fresh Grated Ginger or Powdered Ginger
Start a hot bath and pour in the Epson salt, baking soda, and ginger into the water. Wait about 5-10 minutes for everything to dissolve and for the water to get to your desired temperature before getting into the tub