In addition to salts and essential oils, there are some other ingredients that are needed mainly for making salt scrubs, salt soaks, and bath bombs.
Carrier Oils
Organic vegetable carrier oils are a must-have for any homemade skincare regimen. In this book they are used mainly for salt scrubs, but I also love to use them instead of lotion after a bath or shower. Store in a dark, cool, and dry area when not in use.
Almond Oil Almond oil is a great base for salt scrubs because of its sweet smell and lighter consistency. It is commonly used in beauty products because of its ability to moisturize skin.
Avocado Oil Avocado oil is perfect for those with dry or mature skin because of its extremely rich consistency and blend of vitamins.
Coconut Oil One of the most widely used oils today for beauty products and cooking, coconut oil is extremely rich with a light coconut scent. One of my go-to oils for everyday use.
Jojoba Oil This is a great oil for those with acne and oily skin because of its light and easily absorbable consistency.
Kukui Nut Oil The kukui nut, hailing from the Hawaiian islands, creates a luxurious and rich oil that easily absorbs into the skin.
Olive Oil Olive oil is one of the most widely used oils for skincare products because of its moisturizing ability.
Rosehip Oil Considered one of the best carrier oils for antiaging, rosehip oil is used for reducing wrinkles and scars. Rosehip seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids yet very easily absorbed into the skin.
Sesame Oil An all-around versatile oil used in cooking and skincare products, sesame oil is rich and moisturizing. It is widely used in Ayurveda for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Sunflower Oil Great oil for beauty products because of its vitamin A, D, and E content and rich consistency, sunflower oil also has next to no scent, perfect for mixing with essential oils.
Clays
Clays are used in salt soaks to draw out impurities and soften the skin. They’re great for all skin types, but those who are oily or acne-prone may benefit the most since the clays soak up excessive oil from the skin. I purchase my clays from Mountain Rose Herbs, although they’re rather easy to find online from other vendors as well.
French Green Clay French green clay tones and revitalizes skin by drawing out impurities and tightening pores.
Fuller’s Earth Clay This is considered the best clay for oily and acne-prone skin because of its oil-drawing capabilities.
Rhassoul Clay This Moroccan clay is filled with minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
Additional Ingredients
Both baking soda and citric acid are must-have ingredients for bath bombs.
Baking Soda This is used in bath bombs for its cleansing and deodorizing properties.
Citric Acid Found mainly in lemons and limes, citric acid is used in bath bombs to create the fizzing effect.