Bath salts can be high in minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium and are very beneficial to use in a bath.
You can make Bath Salts for your personal use or for gift giving. This art can be very enjoyable and rewarding.
When you are making Bath Salts as gifts, you can get very creative with your packaging. Even though you can use something as simple as ziploc bags, but you will find a much better reaction if you use a little creativity. Using mason jars, sewn bags or baskets can create a wonderful effect.
To make the actual Bath Salts is quite simple.
Start with 2 cups of epsom salt.
Grind your additives using a morar and pestal.
Stir the salts and additives in a stainless steel mixing bowl and blend until completely mixed.
To use the salts, pour 1 -2 cups into a bath of hot running water.
There is no limit to the types of salts that you can create other than the limits of your imagination. Here I will give you some basic recipes to get you started. More will be added in the future.
Unscented Bath Salts for Soft Skin
2 Cups epsom Salt
5 Tablespoons cocoa butter
Flowery Aromatherapy Bath Salt
2 Cups epsom Salt
35 drops Ylang-Ylang essential oil
5 tablespoos powdered milk
Mix the ylang-ylang and powdered milk in a seperate bowl. Add in whle to the salts and mix well.
You can add food coloring to the mixtures to give a more appealing color.
From the Ancient Pathway Book of Shadows:
| Name | Color | Recipe | Extra Directions |
| Air Bath (Elemental) | Yellow | 3 parts Lavender 2 parts Rosemary 1 part Peppermint 1 part Bergamont-Mint Bouquet |
Use to attune with the powers of Air, for divination, aiding the memory, concentration, clear thinking, visualization and study. |
| Celibacy Bath | White | 4 parts Lavender 2 parts Camphor |
Add to a tub of tepid water - not hot. Bathe in this blend when you wish to cool down. |
| Circle Bath | Purple | 3 parts Rosemary 2 parts Myrrh 2 parts Sandalwood 1 part Frankincense |
Bathe in before any form of magickal working to strengthen, purify and prepare yourself for ritual. |
| Earth Bath (Elemental) | Green | 4 parts Patchouli 3 parts Cypress 1 part Vetivert |
Use in attuning with the Earth, or for spells involving money, foundation, stability, creativity, fertility, ecology and so on... |
| Exorcism Bath | White | 3 Parts Frankincense 3 Parts Sandalwood 2 Parts Rosemary 1 drop clove oil |
Bathe in this mixture for a heavy psychic cleansing. Splash fresh water over your body after the bath. NOTE: Do not use more than one drop clove oil (may irritate) |
| Fire Bath (Elemental) | Red | 3 parts Frankincense 2 parts Basil 2 parts Juniper 1/2 part Orange |
For use in attuning with the element of Fire, or for rituals involving strength, courage, passion, lust and so on... |
| Flowery Love Bath | Pink | 3 parts Palmarosa 2 Parts Lavender 1 drop Rose (more may be added) |
Bathe in this mixture to attract love and to expand your ability to give and receive love. |
| Healing Bath | Dark Blue | 3 parts Niaouli 2 parts Eucalyptus 1 part Sandalwood |
For use in speeding healing. Release the ailment into the water. Splash fresh water over your body before toweling. |
| High Awareness Bath | Purple | 3 parts Cedarwood 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 part Frankincense |
Bathe in this mixture to direct your consciousness toward higher things, to promote spirituality & to combat earth-obsessions such as uncontrolled spending, overeating, sluggishness & all forms of unbalanced materialism. |
| Love Bath | Pink | 3 parts Rosemary 2 parts Lavender part Cardamon 1 part Yarrow |
For promoting and attracting love. Use with visualization, as with all of these formulas. |
| Lust Bath | Red | 3 parts Sandalwood 2 parts Patchouly 1 part Cardamon |
For promoting lustful desires. |
| Protection Bath | White | 3 Parts Rosemary 2 parts Frankincense 1 part Lavender |
Bathe in this mixture daily to strengthen your psychic armor and to stave off all manner of attacks - physical, mental, spiritual, psychic and emotional. |
| Psychic Bath | Light Blue | 4 parts Yarrow 1 part bay |
Use this blend in baths to strengthen your psychic awareness. |
| Purification Bath | 3 Parts Geranium 2 parts rosemary 1 part Frankincense |
Bathe in this blend to purify body, spirit & soul. | |
| Sea Witch Bath | Dark Blue | 3 parts Lotus Bouquet 2 parts Lavender 1 part Rosemary |
Add a bit of Sea Salt to the salt base. Bathe for a gentle purification prior to magical works. |
| Spiritual Bath | Purple | 4 parts Sandalwood 2 parts Myrrh 1 part frankincense 1 drop Cinnamon |
Use to increase your awareness of the Divine, especially before religious rituals. |
| Water Bath (Elemental) | Dark Blue | 2 parts Camomile 2 parts Yarrow 1 part Ylang-Ylang 1 part Palmarosa |
Use for attuning with the element of Water, or for love, psychic awareness, friendships, healing and so on... |
| Water Bath #2 | Dark Blue | 2 Parts Palmarosa 1 part Myrrh 1 part Geranium |
Same as above. |
***COMING SOON: The Bath Salt Bible. Watch the page for more information.
This has been added at the request of Charlotte from Charlotte.
Please use care when making this soap. Lye can be very dangerous and you should aviod contact with the eyes or extended contact with the skin. Permanent damage or blindness can occur.
Ingredients:
Method:
In a large enamel or iron kettle, melt the lard over very low heat. NEVER use copper or stainless steel. In a seperate pot, stirl together the lye and the water. Heat lard until small bubbles begin to appear. DO NOT BOIL.
Remove from the heat and slowly pour the lye solutions into the lard. With a large wooden spoon, stir in the lavender and patchouli oils and the strawberry juice. Simmer for about 30 minutes stirring frequently.
Pour the completed mixture inot a 2-inch deep greased pan and allow to cool overnight. Cut the finished soap into squares and leave in the pan for a minimum of 3 days before removing. Once completley set, place the finished soap bars on waxed paper and allow them to age in a draft free area for 4 to 6 weeks before using or packaging.