Soak up relaxation: DIY Bath tea with essential oils
In our humble opinion, we’re experts on relaxation! We know how to keep our chill and stay mindful-we even know how to do so luxuriously. Today’s edition of hacks from your resident serenity specialists: DIY bath tea!
Bath teas, a sure way to find a moment of calm while pampering your skin, are easy to make! With just a few common ingredients and some lush ones too, you’ll be soaking in floral bliss in no time.
Ingredients: 
- 1 cup whole dried oats
- 1/2 cup dried lavender buds
- 1/2 cup dried chamomile
- 1/2 cup dried rose petals
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt
- 1/2 cup coarse Himalayan salt
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil
- 10 drops German Chamomile essential oil
- 5 drops Rose essential oil
- Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide
How to make bath tea:
- In a food processor or blender, grind oats for up to 30 seconds to make a fine powder.
- Combine oats, dried flowers, salt, and essential oils in a bowl. Mix well to thoroughly combine. YL tip: Can’t bring yourself to use 5 precious drops of Rose in this DIY? Try Geranium, Joy™, or any other floral favorite and soak in luxury!
- Scoop mixture into pouches, filling a little more than halfway. This recipe yields 3-5 pouches.
- Store in a cool, dry place. These tea bags will hold their freshness for up to three months.
How to use bath tea:
- Hang the pouch over the spout while your tub fills with hot water.
- When the tub is full, take the pouch off and let it float in the tub, continuing to steep in the bath water.
- Climb in and soak your worries away!
YL green tip: When you’re done, empty and rinse the sachet to reuse later!
What is in a DIY bath tea?
As promised, infusing your bath with these ingredients will deliver silky, smooth skin and a much needed relaxing aroma. How?
- Oatmeal is a prime ingredient for self-care purposes. Great for dry skin, oatmeal is the skin conditioner you’ve been looking for and even easier to find at local grocery stores.
- Dried flowers add a touch of fragrance and flair! They’ll add glamour to your bath and appealing gentle scents, even to the likes of Cleopatra.
- Salt is just the ingredient for ultimate relaxation. When added to your bath tea, it’s just the kind of “sit back and relax” we’re eager for!
- Essential oils– well, they’re a given! Soothing, luxurious, with tranquil scents-everything you want in a bath, thanks to the Lavender, Rose and German Chamomile trio! Bonus: The scent can transport your senses to a field flush with flowers.
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