Bath salts are popular worldwide, but be careful which ones you choose. Sustainability experts say it’s best to avoid dead sea salts, as they are literally from a sea that is dying. Despite the name, the area supports 500 million birds (300 species) who rest during migration and many plants, fish and mammals (including leopards and ibex).
Avoid aromatherapy oils (and hibiscus) for pregnancy/nursing or affected medical conditions (asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure). Ask your doctor before using Epsom salts for medical conditions including diabetes, kidney disease, eating disorders and low-magnesium diets.
Chalke Valley Soaps makes nice bath salts in glass jars, scented with essential oils:
- Restore is made with sweet coconut milk infused with chamomile flowers, refreshing may chang and grounding myrrh.
- Relax is made with homegrown soothing lavender and calendula with Himalayan pink salts for pure tranquility.
- Detox is made with Cambrian blue clay and pure essential oils, to reap the benefits of feeling fresh and purified.
Glow is made with French pink clay and mineral-rich Himalayan salt for glowing skin.
