One of the best ways to take a break and rejuvenate at home is to indulge in a nice long bath. Light some candles, turn on some soothing music, and leave your phone in the other room to enjoy some much-needed self-care time.

You can take things one step further by creating your own bath salts—they’re great for moisturizing skin, detoxing the body, decreasing stress and pain, and help to improve sleep. Epsom salts are the most popular therapeutic salts due to their high levels of magnesium sulfate. To learn more about Epsom salts and their benefits, click here.

Velas Resorts shares three amazing DIY bath salt recipes to help you relax and recharge. They’re super easy to make, smell incredible, and make for a fun activity to do at home.

Bonus: if you put them in clear glass bottles or jars, they make for a great decoration in your bathroom!

1. Find Relaxation and Tranquility with this Lavender-Scented Salt

Recipe:

• 1 cup Epsom Salt

• 1/2 cup Baking Soda

• 3 drops Essential Lavender Oil

• 3 drops Natural Purple Food Coloring

Instructions:

Mix together in a bowl, then pour into the warm running bath water and use your hand to stir the water to help dissolve. Enjoy a relaxing soak!

2. A Matcha and Tea Tree Oil-infused Salt for Young and Healthy Skin

Recipe:

• 1 cup Epsom Salt

• 1/2 cup Baking Soda

• 1 1/2 tsp Matcha Powder

• 3 drops Tea Tree Oil

Instructions: see above

3. Refresh with this Vanilla and Eucalyptus-Scented Salt 

Recipe:

• 1 cup Epsom Salt

• 1/2 cup Baking Soda

• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

• 5 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil

• 5 Drops Natural Blue Food Coloring

Instructions: see above

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[Images courtesy of Velas Resorts]

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk