Hygge Bath Salt Recipe: One Of My Best Hygge Ideas Yet
A hygge bath salt recipe to soak in the coziness of a warm bath infused with essential oils and sprinkled with lavender has got to be one of the best hygge ideas!
I’m all about developing a hygge lifestyle with a sense of mindfulness and connection to the world on any ordinary day. What is hygge? Even though it has become a popular term, many of us still grasp for its meaning.
Hygge (pronounced “hue-gah”) is about being in the moment, letting go of the world around you, and centering yourself.
As I shared recently, in this article, a hygge lifestyle cultivates a cozy, comfortable quality that inspires feelings of happiness and contentment in your everyday life. Danish culture can take complete credit for this concept!
The Danes often call upon hygge to create a warm atmosphere in which to enjoy the good things in life. And what better way to do that than with a hygge bath salt recipe?
Taking a warm bath in mineral-rich salts to diffuse stress and tension with a grounding blend of essential oils sprinkled with dried lavender buds to lift your mindset has got to be one of the best hygge ideas! It’s the perfect do-it-yourself cozy retreat for the mind and body.
I mean, what could be more warm and cozy than a hygge bath?
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What Makes A Good Bath Salt Recipe For Hygge?
Homemade bath salts are an ideal way to experience hygge when you need a little downtime or a reset. Because they not only help relieve the stress weighing on our minds but also help our bodies release stress.
What do I need to make my own bath salts? The Danes aren’t a culture that spends money on frivolous antidotes and instead finds enjoyment in the simplest things. This hygge bath salt recipe aligns with their thinking. It is simple to make and budget-friendly.
Start with a detoxifying, mineral-rich base of salt containing magnesium, zinc, selenium, and iron. I choose pink Himalayan Salt and Dead Sea Salt to draw out toxins, reduce muscle tension, and in turn, help to cleanse the body energetically.
When you combine mineral salts with essential oils and lavender flowers, you can relax, detox, and rejuvenate in one swoop!
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What Essential Oils Are Best For Hygge Bath Salts?
When it comes to bath salts and hygge, you can count on essential oils to add to the sensory level of your experience. They are a great addition to baths for soothing the skin, boosting the relaxing benefits of a warm bath, and so much more!
But what essential oils are good for baths? I’ve found it’s best to use skin-safe essential oils that offer aromatherapy benefits to help you relax. So, you not only reap the benefits for your skin and enjoy a mindful boost.
It’s easy to add a little hygge to your everyday life when you combine essential oils that promote feelings of happiness, comfort, and contentment. This list of essential oils for hygge is a great starting point!
And these printable essential oil blend charts for hygge make it so easy. Find both and many more essential oil printables in the Oily Chic Library.
I choose the hygge mindset blend for these bath salts because they’re the perfect combination of essential oils to de-stress the mind and body. It can go a long way toward cultivating a hygge lifestyle.
Hygge Mindset Essential Oil Blend
15 drops lavender
10 drops vetiver
5 drops frankincense
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How Do You Make A Salt Bath At Home For Hygge?
I don’t know about you, but slipping into a hot bath is easily one of my favorite ways to decompress and reset. This hygge bath salt recipe infused with essential oils and sprinkled with lavender flowers has got to be one of the best hygge ideas!
The bath salts are beautifully feminine with hues of pink and purple, and the dried lavender flowers really add to the beauty. If you’re asking me, they’re just the thing to pursue everyday happiness, warmth, and comfort.
DIY Bath Salt Ingredients:
¼ cup pink Himalayan salt
¼ cup Dead sea salt
1 tablespoon lavender flowers
15 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops vetiver essential oil
5 drops frankincense essential oil
Hygge Bath Salts Recipe:
1. Combine ¼ cup of pink Himalayan salt and ¼ cup of Dead sea salt in a medium glass or ceramic bowl (steer clear of plastic bowls when making bath salts).
2. Next, add 1 tablespoon of lavender flowers to the bowl and stir to combine.
3. Then add the hygge mindset essential oil blend with 15 drops of lavender, 10 drops of vetiver, and 5 drops of frankincense.
4. Mix the essential oils into the bath salts to thoroughly incorporate them into the salt mixture. And pour the bath salts into two small glass airtight containers until use.
How To Use Bath Salts For Hygge:
There’s nothing like creating a magical bath of grounding frankincense, uplifting vetiver, and calming lavender. It’s like being wrapped up in a warm hug. Enhance your experience by leaving your phone elsewhere and lighting an aromatherapy candle to create a space for relaxation and reflection.
Pour 2 to 4 tablespoons of the hygge bath salts into warm running bath water. Then slip in to enjoy a cozy essential oil-infused soak, easing muscle tension, softening your skin, and promoting restful sleep.
If you don’t have a bathtub, you can fill a medium-sized basin with warm to hot water and 2 tablespoons of these bath salts to soak your feet.
MORE ESSENTIAL OIL DIYS:
- DIY Body Shimmer Spray
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- Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipes
- Eucalyptus Diffuser Blends
- DIY Crystal Candle Bowl
Now it’s your turn to relax your cares away in a botanical hygge bath soak. Store them in dainty glass jars near the bathtub to keep this beautiful reset within reach. I know you’ll agree their equally beautiful, fragrant, and functional.
Pin this hygge bath salt recipe to your Pinterest DIY bath soak board, and while there, follow Oily Chic for more inspired ideas. And don’t forget to print the hygge blends above.
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