How to make a beautiful Lavender + Frankincense Bath Salt!

You want to make some beautiful Valentines Day gifts? You can make something so beautiful and this bath soak is so refreshing and relaxing and absolutely therapeutic while it supports balancing your magnesium levels. I already did a blog post on epsom salt baths, but seriously this is such an easy and effective way to love on yourself and support over all wellness. 

In this recipe I have paired this "magic mineral" with two great essential oils that are known for decreasing stress, supporting the immune system and supporting healthy and smooth skin. Frankincense & Lavender!!!

Lavender: This essential oil, is also known as the swiss army knife of oil. It is versatile and gentle, powerful and healing. It soothes the skin, and purifies the skin at the same time, promoting healing. It helps to reduce stress and lower your cortisol levels. Neurologically it calms the central nervous system and supports one who is working through trauma. Check a great study on Lavender here.  It is a must have for every home. 

Frankincense is a powerful oil that is being studied aggressively for its ability to support healthy cell function  and its ability to tell if a cell is past the point of repair and needs to move out of the body or if  it can support a cell to reabsorb oxygen and heal it self. It is also extremely calming to the central nervous system and supports one experiencing anxious feelings and stress. Not only that but its beautiful choice to incorporate into your skin care routine. It purifies the skin and also smooths the skin reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles or age spots. Add to your bath salts and enjoy a therapeutic spa night. For more uses on Lavender and Frankincense, check out my blog post on the top 10 ways here. 

RECIPE: 
3 Cups Espsom Salts
​8-10 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil
​8-10 Drops of Frankincense Oil
3 tabelspoons of liquid castile soap

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: 
Add 2 tabelspoons of dried Lavender
or 2 tabelspoons of dried roses 
or 2 tabelspoons of Calendula flowers. 

How to make:
Mix your Castile soap and essential oils in a bowel and then pour them into a bowel or glass jar with your epsom salts... mix with a metal straw or spoon and then add in your dried flowers and mix through.  Then store in an airtight container. 

To Use: 
Run your bath and add 1 1/2 cups of this mixture to your bath and soak for 30-40 minutes to absorb the magnesium, and detox your cells and destress. I love to listen to a podcast and then bring a tall glass of water with a couple drops of lemon. BOOM!!!! 

Happy Self Care Sunday!!! Love to hear from you on what your favorite self-care practices are and if you have any questions.

Loves, 
Holly Boyer