Epsom Salts
photo source: http://www.ecoerth.com/relieve-sore-muscles-and-more-with-epsom-salt/
I made up batches of Salt Scrubs to give away as holiday gifts. Selfishly I am keeping some for my Solstice gift to self. I just love them.
I use them in my shower. I scoop out small handfulls and gently rub them on my skin. It cleanses/rebalances the aura and makes my skin smooth. I have very dry skin so the mineral oil, though not absorbed by the skin, creates a protective layer that holds in the moisture. I use the scrubs sporadically … not with every shower. When you towel dry the slick feeling disappears.
You can make these up using other oils, such as hazelnut or almond. The scent will be a tad less pure but still yummy. These types of oil can become rancid, so it is best to use and/or refrigerate them to prolong their life.
If I don’t have a scented version on hand I just use plain epsom salts as a scrub. I also scatter epsom salts on the floor of the shower and stand on them if I’m feeling particularly psychically/emotionally icky.
| Frankincense Salt Scrub 1 cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil |
Amber Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil |
| Rose Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil |
Eucalyptus Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil |
| Musk Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil |
Clean Cotton Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil |
| Vanilla Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil |
Raspberry Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil |
This a macro made of some very large Maldon Sea Salt crystals.
photo by micon@chello.nl source: http://www.ifood.tv/blog/salt
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