Minty Mint Bath for a Happy Boost: Restore Your Spirit & Senses

Mint in the tub enlivens the senses and restores the spirit making a wonderful bath for when you need a little happy boost!

Here is how to make
your very own mint bath  

In a cloth or muslin bag wrap:

• 1 to 2 large handfuls of fresh or dried mint leaves

• a good sprinkle of lavender blossoms

Make a bath tea:

Toss the bundle in the tub and fill with the hottest water from your faucet.
Let the herbs steep in the tub until the water is cool enough for bathing about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the heat of your water. The water will turn a deep greenish yellow brown, like a giant cup of peppermint tea.

Next mix:

• a handful of Epsom salt

• 2 teaspoons carrier oil such as jojoba, almond, olive, or apricot kernel

• 6 drops of spearmint (not peppermint*) essential oil

Place the Epsom salt in a small bowl.
Pour the carrier oil into the middle of the salt and drip the spearmint essential oil into the carrier oil.
Mix this together to incorporate all the ingredients.

Add the salt mixture to the tub. This may make the tub SLIPPERY! So carefully climb in and enjoy this happy, refreshing bath!

Of course I tested this lovely minty mint bath out and after my bath ~

I felt calm as I always do after bathing yet I also had a sense of wanting to inhale the moment. The rest of the afternoon found me happily going about my business with peaceful energy. Plus my skin smelled sweet and nice, a bit minty, yum!

* A Note On Peppermint Essential Oil: Every time I try putting peppermint in my bath I get burned, even with just one drop! I start to feel an itchy uncomfortable sensation on my skin and must get out to rub down with olive oil, which dilutes the peppermint. People react differently to things and it is possible that I am sensitive to peppermint. Try peppermint essential oil in your bath, if you wish, but please start with one drop and go from there.

Previously posted on Mama Rosemary