What You'll Need
- Kosher salt
- Aromatic essential oil
- Dried fragrant plants (like lavender or eucalyptus)
- Spice sachet
- Shell for a scoop
- Food coloring, if you like, to "match" the scent (it does not color the bath water; I tested it!)
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the salt with several drops of the essential oil (I chose lavender) until it has an aroma strength to your liking. Stir in dried, fragrant plants or herbs.
Step 2: Mix a food coloring color you like, and add to the salt, one drop at a time until it has the desired color. As usual with food coloring, a little goes a long way, so add gradually.
Step 3: Make it look pretty in a nice glass jar or aluminum container that you can decorate. If you do use dried plants, a spice sachet is preferable so the plant bits don't clog your gift recipient's drain!
Marc P. says:
Take it an eco-step further:
Wash and repurpose a jelly jar. You can decorate the lid to match the salt. I was and save many of the 4-8oz glass jars that condiments, relishes, and sauces come in. They are perfect for this sort of gift.