Lavender Eucalyptus Bath Salts DIY to Relax Sore Muscles & Calm Stress
Imagine stepping into a warm bath, the steam rising around you, carrying the soothing scents of lavender and eucalyptus. It’s not just a moment of relaxation; it’s a small ritual that invites tranquility and wellness into your life.
Epsom salt baths have been a cherished remedy for generations, known for their ability to ease muscle tension and promote relaxation. When combined with the calming properties of lavender and the invigorating freshness of eucalyptus essential oils, this bath becomes a sanctuary for both body and mind.
Learn how this simple yet powerful combination can help you unwind, soothe tired, sore muscles, relieve aches and pains, support your mental well-being, and transform your self-care routine into a rejuvenating experience.
This Lavender Eucalyptus Bath Salts DIY recipe is the perfect bath soak to unwind at the end of the day as it calms stress, opens congested airways and sinuses, and melts the tension of the day away, loosens tight sore muscles, and leaves you feeling calm, relaxed and ready to sleep soundly.
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Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths
Epsom salt baths offer many benefits, primarily due to the magnesium sulfate in the salts.
Soaking in an Epsom salt bath may help relax muscles, ease tension, and reduce inflammation, which can be especially beneficial after physical activity.
The magnesium absorbed through the skin may also help promote better sleep, reduce stress, and improve overall mood.
Epsom Salt baths can also help soothe skin irritations and improve circulation, making them a simple yet effective remedy for relaxation and recovery.
Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil In A Bath Soak
Adding lavender essential oil to an Epsom salt bath enhances the overall soothing and therapeutic effects of the bath soak.
Lavender is well-known for its calming properties, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and promote restful sleep.
When combined with the muscle-relaxing benefits of Epsom salt, this combination can provide deep relaxation, ease tension, and improve mood.
Also, lavender’s natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties may help soothe skin irritations, making your bath both a mental and physical rejuvenation.
Perfect Self Care for the end of a long day!
Benefits of Eucalyptus Essential Oil in a Bath Soak
Eucalyptus in a bath can help relieve congestion, soothe sore muscles, and provide a refreshing aroma. If you’ve got tight sore muscles from working out, this will feel amazing! Many people tend to carry stress in their shoulders and neck. This is a great option to help relieve tight tense shoulders and neck due to stress.
Adding Eucalyptus Oil to your bath soak can promote respiratory health by opening up nasal passages and airways.
How to make Lavender Eucalyptus Bath Salts
It’s quite simple to make these bath salts.
Simply combine Epsom Salt, Coconut oil (or your favorite carrier oil such as jojoba), lavender essential oil and eucalyptus essential oil together in a bowl.
If you are adding dried florals, go ahead and mix them into the bowl.
If you are planning on using it right away, go ahead and skip the bowl, and add everything right into the warm bathwater in your tub.
Swirl it around in the warm bathwater to dissolve the salts, then soak away the stress of the day and melt the tension from your muscles.
Lavender Eucalyptus Bath Salts with Dried Florals
Ingredients
- 1 cup Epsom Salt (unscented)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (or your favorite carrier oil – jojoba, argan, etc)
- 5 drops Lavender essential oil
- 6 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- dried lavender flowers optional
- dried & crushed eucalyptus leaves optional
Instructions
- Combine Epsom salt, coconut oil, essential oils in a glass bowl and mix well.
- Add to warm bath water and gently swirl around.
- optionally add dried lavender flowers, and/or dried & crushed eucalyptus leaves
- If not using right away, store in an airtight container.
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Dawn Goehring
Dawn Goehring is the founder of Desert Naturals. Combining her passion for holistic wellness, natural living and essential oils, she creates informative articles on essential oils, guides you through DIY natural bath & beauty products and homemade non-toxic cleaners, and self care.
I’ve been looking for ways to spice up my evening routine, and this just fits the bill. Can’t wait to try it out. Thank you for sharing, dear.
For sore muscles from hiking, eucalyptus is magic. Good advice.
Absolutely adore the use of lavender and eucalyptus together, not just for their aromatic benefits but also for their synergistic effects on the body. Lavender’s calming properties complement eucalyptus’s ability to soothe muscles beautifully. If you’re into herbal remedies, incorporating these into your bath salts can be quite transformative. Thanks for sharing, Dawn. Great article!
I’ve always been a proponent of natural remedies for self-care, and this article only reinforces that belief. I’ve personally witnessed the calming effects of lavender during stressful periods. Including eucalyptus for its muscle-relaxing properties seems like the perfect combination. Appreciate the insights, Dawn Goehring.
This sounds very relaxing. Would you say it’s better to have these baths in the morning or evening for stress relief?
The best time is whenever works best for you!
Love this! Do you have any recommendations for where to buy high-quality essential oils? Want to make sure I’m getting the good stuff for my bath salts.
Hi Jen – I use doTERRA
started using eucalyptus in my baths after workouts. really does help with the muscle soreness. good stuff here.
I never knew lavender oil could add so much to a bath. Definitely trying this tonight after the kids are asleep. Thanks for the tip, Dawn Goehring!