Creating Silent Night Bath Salts for a Relaxing Christmas Experience

Embracing the Joy of Christmas

The Christmas season has a magical quality that fills my heart with joy. It’s a time dedicated to cherishing moments with family and friends, delighting in the twinkling lights, savoring festive foods, adorning our spaces with decorations, and exchanging thoughtful gifts. I eagerly anticipate this season throughout the entire year!

However, the holiday season can also be a source of stress. To help me unwind and ensure I get a restful night’s sleep, I indulge in a soothing hot bath each night, enhanced by the enchanting Silent Night Bath Salts. Inspired by the cherished Christmas carol “Silent Night,” these bath salts bring tranquility and relaxation right before bedtime.

The blue and silver hues of the salts evoke the starry night sky that illuminated the path for the three Wise Men as they journeyed to witness the birth of the Newborn King. The aroma is a delightful blend inspired by the gifts brought to baby Jesus by the Magi: gold (sweet orange), frankincense, and myrrh. This combination creates a warm, soothing fragrance with a touch of sweetness.

Silent Night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin, Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

After indulging in a bath with these Silent Night salts, I feel rejuvenated and ready for a night of restorative sleep.

Supplies Needed

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• Epsom Salt

Epsom salt is not actually a salt but a natural mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Studies indicate that these minerals are easily absorbed through the skin, making Epsom salt baths a fantastic way to reap their health benefits.

Benefits of Epsom Salt:

• eases stress and promotes relaxation
• helps eliminate toxins from the body
• reduces inflammation

• Sea Salt

Dead Sea salts contain 21 essential minerals, including magnesium, calcium, sulfur, bromide, iodine, sodium, zinc, and potassium, which are vital for our bodies and need replenishing. They are known for their detoxifying and cleansing properties.

Benefits of Dead Sea Salt:

• Potassium helps maintain skin moisture
• Bromides reduce muscle pain and stiffness
• Sodium enhances lymphatic circulation
• Magnesium promotes a restorative sleep
• Iodine supports thyroid function and metabolic processes
• Sulfur is a powerful detoxifier that aids liver function

• Baking Soda

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a naturally alkaline substance known for its detoxifying properties. It’s the same ingredient used in baking and for freshening the refrigerator.

Benefits of Baking Soda:

• detoxifies and alkalizes the body
• softens the skin
• leaves skin feeling silky smooth

• Blue Lake Coloring (Optional)

This coloring is used to tint the bath water without leaving a residue on the tub. The blue represents the night sky that guided the Wise Men.

• Silver Mica (Optional)

Silver mica adds a shimmering effect to the bath water, reminiscent of the stars shining over Bethlehem during the Wise Men’s journey.

• Apricot Kernel Oil

Rich in vitamins A, C, and E, apricot kernel oil is a nourishing oil ideal for sensitive and mature skin, promoting softness and hydration.

• Sweet Orange Essential Oil (Gold)

This oil has a delightful, sweet citrus scent that uplifts the spirit. It’s an adaptogen, energizing when needed and calming for relaxation and sleep.

• Frankincense Essential Oil

Known for its woody fragrance with citrus notes, frankincense promotes relaxation and can help reduce skin imperfections.

• Myrrh Essential Oil

Myrrh has a rich, warm aroma that supports emotional balance and overall well-being, and it was one of the treasured gifts brought to Jesus.

• Polysorbate 80

If using coloring and mica, add 1 teaspoon of polysorbate 80 to help distribute oils and colors evenly in the bath water.

• Three 8 Ounce Jars

This recipe yields about three cups of bath salts, which can be packaged in various ways, such as three 8 oz jars or twelve 2 oz jars.

• Free Printable Label

How to Make Bath Salts

Yield: Three 8 Ounce Jars

Step 1:

Add 1.5 cups of Epsom salt to a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2:

Add 6 tablespoons of sea salt.

Step 3:

Add 1/4 cup of baking soda.

Step 4:

(Optional) Add 1/2 teaspoon of blue lake coloring.

Tip: This coloring is completely optional and can be omitted if preferred.

Step 5:

(Optional) Add 1/4 teaspoon of silver mica.

Tip: This mica adds a shimmering effect, symbolizing the stars above Bethlehem.

Step 6:

Mix the ingredients well, ensuring there are no clumps for a consistent blend.

Step 7:

In a small bowl, measure out 2 teaspoons of apricot kernel oil.

Step 8:

Add the following essential oils:

• 12 drops of sweet orange essential oil
• 8 drops of frankincense essential oil
• 8 drops of myrrh essential oil

Tip: If you prefer different essential oils, you can explore more blends for relaxation.

Step 9:

(Optional) Add 1 teaspoon of polysorbate 80 if using coloring or mica.

Step 10:

Combine the oil and essential oil mixture with the salt mixture.

Step 11:

Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 12:

Scoop the bath salts into three 8-ounce jars.

Tip: Use glass jars or safe plastics (PET #1 or HDPE #2) compatible with essential oils.

Step 13:

(Optional) Use a paintbrush to lightly dust silver mica on top for decoration.

Step 14:

Print free printable labels and affix them to your jars.

How to Use Bath Salts

• Add bath salts to a warm bath.
• Use 1/2 to 1 cup of bath salts per bath, depending on tub size.
• Swirl the water to dissolve the salts.
• Relax and enjoy the calming aromas of orange, frankincense, and myrrh.
• Exercise caution when exiting the tub, as the oil may make it slippery.
• Gently pat your skin dry.
• For added moisture, apply whipped body butter after your bath (click here for my favorite DIY recipe).

Where to Get Supplies?

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• Epsom salt
• Sea salt
• Baking soda
• Blue lake coloring (optional)
• Silver mica (optional)
• Polysorbate 80 (optional)
• Apricot kernel oil
• Sweet orange essential oil
• Frankincense essential oil
• Myrrh essential oil
• Half pint jars (8 oz jars)
• Free printable labels

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Disclaimer: This website contains affiliate links. If you purchase through certain links, I may receive a small commission, but the price remains the same for you.