Chocolate Bath Salt Recipes

Chocolate Bath Salt Recipes - A Homemade Gift for Chocolate Lovers

Homemade chocolate bath salts make a wonderful gift for the chocolate lover. Easy and inexpensive to make, they're ideal for party favors, holiday gifts or any occasion. Be creative with your presentation. Decorating your chocolate bath salt containers is half the fun and adds a special touch. You can find decorative tins or jars at a discount store, cello bags at a party supply store, or mason jars at the grocer. Add a fabric round to the lid, ribbons, a pretty handprinted label or tag - whatever you like! Mix up a large batch to enjoy yourself and share with friends. They'll adore the intoxicating chocolate-laced fragrance and benefit from the healing, tension-relieving properties. Four pampering chocolate bath salt recipes to try: Chocolate Cake Bath Salt Recipe The yummy chocolate cake scent is perfect for chocolate lovers and chocoholics. The simple recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients that you may already have at home. 1 cup Epsom salts 1 cup sea salt or kosher salt (we like course grain, but it doesn't matter) 3 tsp. cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. oil (almond, olive, sunflower or other good quality oil) In a clean, dry bowl, add together the dry ingredients and mix very thoroughly. Add the vanilla extract and oil. Mix very well again to ensure that the oil is completely blended in. Transfer to small clean jars or cello bags and close tightly. "Semi-Homemade" Chocolate Orange Bath Salt Recipe Orange or citrus scented bath salts are very easy to find in your local discount or drug store. Jazz them up with a just a few ingredients to make aromatic Chocolate Orange Bath Salts. Your chocolate loving friends will adore them! 1 cup store bought orange scented bath salts 1 cup Epsom salts 2-3 tsp. cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (optional) In a clean, dry bowl, add together the all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Transfer to small clean jars or bags and close tightly. Chocolate Mint Bath Salt Recipe Have more mint growing in your yard than you know what to do with? Use some dried, crumbled mint in this refreshing Chocolate Mint Bath Salt recipe. 1 cup sea salt or kosher salt 1 cup Epsom salts 2-3 tsp. cocoa powder 5 drops essential oil of peppermint (optional) 3 tbs. dried, crushed mint leaves. In a clean, dry bowl, add together the dry ingredients and mix very thoroughly. Add the peppermint oil if desired and mix very well again. Transfer to small clean jars or cello bags and close tightly. If you don't like herbs floating in your bath water, place ingredients in the center off a piece of muslin or cheesecloth and tie closed before allowing the bath water to run through it. Soothing Chocolate Almond Bath Salts The addition of powdered milk makes this combination luxurious and soothing! 1 cup dried powdered milk 1 cup sea salt, Epsom salt, or a mixture of both 2 tbs. of almond oil 2-3 tsp. cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional) - This is only to scent the mixture. Do not use more. In a clean, dry bowl, add together the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add the almond oil and almond extract (if desired) and mix very well again. Transfer to small clean jars or cello bags and close tightly. ENJOY! Important Note: As with all bath or body products, do not use these recipes if you are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or questions. These recipes are not meant for use by children. Always use caution in and around the bath to prevent slips, falls and other injuries. Extra caution must be observed when using bath products that contain oils. If a rash or reaction occurs, discontinue use, rinse well with fresh water and seek medical advice.