Make Your Own Rose Bath Salts

I was never a big fan of taking baths, I don’t know if it’s because I swam for so much of my life and just sitting in the bath tub felt boring and uncomfortable. However, after I got cancer, baths became a wonderful new ritual for me. Especially after chemotherapy and the Neulasta shots — my bones and body would be in excruciating pain, and I would go sit in the tub, relax, and often times drift off to sleep.

After my mastectomy and reconstruction, I was sent so many beautiful floral arrangements. They always gave me a little boost of positivity. Early in my recovery process, I decided that I was going to dry all the roses I received and eventually make bath salts as a thank you to everyone who helped me a long the way. Well, almost two years later, just in time for the holidays, it is that time! Here is how you can make your own rose bath salts in three simple steps.

Step 1 — Gather the Supplies

• 1 cup Epsom Salts

• 1 cup Pink Salt

  • I used Peruvian pink salt because I had some, but you can also use Himalayan pink salt or you can just use 2 cups of Epsom Salts.

• 1/2 cup Crushed Rose Petals

  • You can crush the petals by hand, use a mortar and pestle, or a blender

  • Make sure to remove the stems before crushing the petals, once the roses are dry, they can easily be pulled away from the petals.

• 1 tablespoon Carrier Oil

• 10 drops Essential Oils

  • I used a combination of Ylang Ylang, Lavender, and Chamomile

• Recycled Ball Jars

Step 2 — Make the Mixture

Stir salts, rose petals, and oils together in a large bowl, mixing well to combine.

Step 3 — Fill the Jars

Pour your mixture into the recycled Ball jars and store at room temperature. If you are gifting the salts, tie a ribbon and tag around them or make a handmade label.

Now, draw a hot bath, sprinkle the salts in the water, and relax!

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If you make your own bath salts, please send along a photo or tag @craftingthroughcancer, I’d love to see what you create!