Love, Jaime

LoveJaime.com - Asheville NC blogger, DIY, crafts, parenting, fitness, food, LIFEstyle blog by Jaime McKee

  • About
    • Contact Me
    • Deals
  • Life
    • Asheville
    • Parenting
    • Essential Oils
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Health
  • FOOD
    • Easy Chicken Recipes
  • Crafts/DIY
    • DIY
    • Parties
  • Blog
  • Shop My Masks

Explore

  • Blog
  • Lifestyle
  • Food & Recipes
  • Crafts & DIY
  • Latest Deals
  • About

Connect

diy · January 2, 2019

Homemade Vaporizing Bath Salts to Help with Sinus Congestion

This post may include affiliate links and I may earn commission if you make a purchase through these links.

Winter has finally arrived, and colds are coming out in full force. We’ve been fortunate this year that our colds haven’t been as severe, but the congestion still sneaks in, and warm baths have been crucial. One of my go-to remedies during cold and flu season is a vaporizing steam, and these vaporizing bath salts are great for helping with sinus congestion. 

A few years ago, I actually had a doctor recommend diffusing essential oils – eucalyptus specifically – to help with a sinus infection and bronchitis that I simply couldn’t get rid of. Ever since, when I start to feel something coming on, I break out my eucalyptus oil. I’m actually not a big fan of the way it smells, so I add peppermint to help. 

One of my go-to remedies during cold and flu season is a vaporizing steam, and these homemade vaporizing bath salts are great for helping with sinus congestion.  #diy #essentialoils #bathsalts #sinusrelief

This bath salt mixture includes peppermint, eucalyptus and rosemary, and when added to a warm bath it’s just what is needed to help your sinuses. So while I think it’s great for this cold season, it’s great for any sinus irritation season. (I tend to need more relief in May, for some reason!) 

Homemade Vaporizing Bath Salts

Yields: 2 cups
INGREDIENTS 
1 1/2 cups Epsom salts
1/2 cup baking soda
20 drops peppermint essential oil 
20 drops eucalyptus essential oil
15 drops rosemary essential oil
7 drops blue soap colorant or mica powder
5 drops yellow soap colorant or mica powder

DIRECTIONS 
Add the Epsom salts and baking soda to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the essential oils and stir well to distribute. Mix in the soap colorants and stir until your desired shade of green is achieved. Transfer to an airtight glass container and store in a cool and dry place. 

HOW TO USE
Add 1/4 cup of the vaporizing bath salts to your warm bath water. Use your hand to circulate the bath salts around in the water and to activate the essential oils. Grab a good book, and sit back and enjoy the vaporizing effects of the peppermint, eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils.  These bath salts are perfect for relieving sinus congestion and to ease sore and achy muscles. 

One of my go-to remedies during cold and flu season is a vaporizing steam, and these homemade vaporizing bath salts are great for helping with sinus congestion.  #diy #essentialoils #bathsalts #sinusrelief

Other essential oil recipes to try: 

  • Lemon Lavendar Bath Bombs for Relaxation
  • Snowflake Shower Steamers
  • DIY Headache Bath Bombs

Do you use essential oils? Have you tried eucalyptus yet? 

Related Helpful Cold & Season Articles:

  • Boost your immunity and make your own elderberry gummies this winter
  • Stocking up on elderberry gummies and syrup for winter
  • Shorten cold symptoms with this cold care pack
  • A look at the many benefits of shopping at Sam’s Club

Share this post:

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Email Share on LinkedIn

Posted By: Jaime McKee · In: diy

Soaking up the last days of 2018
Around here…January 2019

You’ll Also Love

Love Bug Robot Puppets Craft
Make a Grinch plush ornament
Frankenstein bookmark craft tutorial

Comments

  1. Libby says

    February 16, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    Just pinned this for gift for Christmas next year, but first, I’m making some for myself!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Jaime McKee photo
I’m Jaime – an Asheville, NC mom, blogger and owner of LoveJaime.com. I have many roles as a wife, mom, runner, crafter and friend. I manage a website and social media for my alma mater by day, and this site by night and weekends. LoveJaime.com is a mixture of tips and stories relating to family, fitness, recipes, crafts and life in general. I love to create, write and share content that others can relate to.

ADVERTISEMENT

DISCLOSURE

Jaime McKee/LoveJaime.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

MEMBER OF:

everywhereagency SoFab Badge linqia
  • Blog
  • Lifestyle
  • Food & Recipes
  • Crafts & DIY
  • Latest Deals
  • About

Copyright © 2023 Love, Jaime · Theme by 17th Avenue