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Which essential oils go the best with these salts?

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Lavender if you want something calming; citrus or peppermint for energizing; a combination of thieves, peppermint, eucalyptus and citrus when you feel ill.

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Can I make these without using sea salt instead of Epsom salt?

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Yes! Substituting sea salt will not change the overall quality of the bath salts. Go with your preference.

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Should I bake the salts before or after I add the color?

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Bake the salts after everything has been added, including the color. If you add color in after the baking, your salts will blend together and partially dissolve, causing sticking in your container.

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Can bath salts irritate sensitive skin?

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If you are sensitive to certain lotions, then adding essential oils to these is not a good idea. If you can use an abrasive bath loofah or brush, then you should be fine.

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Can I also use Himalayan Pink Salt?

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Yes, as all salt is basically the same and should preform the same.

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Can I use iodized salt?

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Yes.

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If stored in an airtight container, how long do these bath salts last?

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If you only use the basic ingredients, indefinitely. Anything else can change the shelf life and many will go bad relatively quickly like flower petals, crushed herbs, and citrus juices.

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Can I not bake the salt that contains baking soda?

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Yes, you can bake the other ingredients that are mixed with essential oils, then add baking soda. The purpose of baking is to evaporate the liquid left.

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