06/04/2026
Eucalyptus and Orange Bath Salts
Are you feeling the winter blues? This bath salt blend, incorporating eucalyptus, orange and Epsom salts, may be just what you need.
Bath salts are simple to make and have a range of potential benefits. This blend contains just 3 ingredients:
Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are known for their relaxing qualities. Soothing for muscles and skin and useful for helping to calm stress.
Eucalyptus has an invigorating scent and is well known for its use in helping support the respiratory system. As well as being an aid to clearing sinuses it can also help bring mental clarity.
Orange brings a visual brightness along with energizing qualities. It’s citrus scents are both uplifting and calming.
Ingredients
1 cup of Epsom salts
1/2 cup of chopped eucalyptus leaves
Zest of 1 orange
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil (optional)
5 drops of orange essential oil (optional)
A few dried orange slices & a handful of smaller eucalyptus leaves to decorate.
Storage Jar
Muslin Cloth
Method
Place the Epsom salts in a bowl.
Add the orange zest and mix thoroughly.
Repeat with the chopped eucalyptus leaves.
Add the essential oils and mix again.
Transfer to a jar.
Add a couple of orange slices and or small sprigs of eucalyptus if wanted.
Add a cup to your bath water and soak for at least 20 minutes to appreciate their benefits.
(If preferred place the bath salts in some muslin and let the water run through them. This will save having to clear out plant material from the bath when your bathing session is over)
If you’re feeling a bit sluggish, rundown or low, a little selfcare in the form of a soak in a candlelit bath with these bath salts is definitely recommended.
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