The secret to a luxurious spa inspired bath at home can be found in a bath preparation that has been used for centuries by men and women alike called the bath bag. A bath bag can be made up of a variety of different grains and dried herbs, and are a gentle way to gently clean the skin and relax all of the senses. It is made with a porous material so that the bag can be affixed to the running faucet, and the benefits of the contents can be utilized without the mess running down the drain and clogging it, like some other homemade bath preparations. Because a bath bag can be made exclusively with natural ingredients, it is a great option for people with sensitive skin, or who are tight on cash and can only afford bath pampering if they do it themselves.

Bath bags are simple to make, and using your imagination can lead to refreshing bath preparations that are made especially for you and your tastes. If you want to treat your entire body with a specific herb or other additive (like powdered milk to soften the skin), a bath bag is the perfect way to make sure you get the complete benefits of the ingredients in your bath.

When making your bath bag, use cheesecloth, and tie from ¼ cup to ½ cup of the ingredients in each bag. Make sure the stream of water runs directly over the bag as the water is running into the bath.

Here are a few time honored bath bag recipes to get you started:

Herbal Bath Bag

Combine one cup each of dried rosemary, dill, mint, and lavender. Tie into cheesecloth bags with ½ cup in each bag. Tie on the faucet before running the bath water, and enjoy!

Milk & Oatmeal Bath Bag

Combine 1/2 cup powdered milk with 3 cups of oatmeal and 1 cup of bran (either finely ground in a blender, or powdered). Add ¼ teaspoon of alum and 2 cups of dried rosebuds and petals. Tie into cheesecloth bags with ¼ cup in each bag. This bag is perfect for dry, tired skin.

Floral Bath Bag

This is a bag for the dried flower enthusiast. Combine one cup each of dried elder flowers, linden flowers, rosebuds and petals, lavender, and orange flowers.   Tie into cheesecloth bags with ½ cup in each bag. Tie on the faucet before running the bath water, and enjoy the floral splendor.  

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