There’s nothing I enjoy more at the end of a long day then to hop in the tub and take a nice relaxing bath.  But with all the events of the day circling around in my mind it’s sometimes difficult for me to wind down enough to lie in the tub and just “be”. 

The water will be the perfect temperature, and I’ll add some of my favorite bath salts and as I lay there I will be thinking of things that “I can’t forget to do tomorrow” instead of letting myself drift into that much needed relaxation.

I know the longer I stay in the tub, the more therapeutic it will be, and all the benefits of the salts will be greater if I can at least sit tight for a good twenty minutes, though I sometimes find myself a little restless and ready to hop out of the tub all too quickly.  So I started thinking of things that I could do to keep myself occupied in the tub while keeping stress at bay and came up with this list:

A few ways to keep entertained in the tub while staying in a tranquil set of mind:

1. Meditate.  Replace all thoughts that are stress inducing and focus on all the positive things around you, leaving out any negativity.  Reflecting on the good things in your life can leave you feeling centered and peaceful. 
2. Read.  It can be a tricky undertaking to manage to read a book without soaking it, but if you can manage, it can be an enjoyable way to multitask while still taking a time out from the rest of the world.
   
3. Play Music. And sing along!  Listening to some of your favorite tunes (whether it’s relaxing music or not) while you bathe can help you unwind at the end of your day.  No matter the type of music, if you enjoy it, it’s sure to put you in a better mood.
   
4. Lather Up. Grab that loofah and spend the extra time you have in the tub exfoliating your skin from head to toe.  Focus on areas prone to dry skin like your elbows, knees, and feet that tend to get breezed over quickly during morning showers.
   
5. Create a tub for two.  Have your sweetie join you in the tub as a romantic ritual before bed.  It’s a great way to spend time together while you both get to relax.

Storing your salts correctly is imperative to making sure that you get the longest shelf life out of your salts possible.

The packaging that we ship your salts in (whether it is our bulk re-sealable bags or PET jars with a screw top lid) are ideal for keeping the salts stored over a long period of time.

Salts scented with certain essential oils or fragrance oils can break materials down over time. We recommended the following materials for repackaging and storing your salts: PET, glass, or high quality polyester/polyethylene bags (this is the same type of bulk bags that we use).

Here are some other tips to storing and re-packaging salts:

DO:
-Keep salts well sealed in their packaging (air tight packaging is ideal)
-Store in a location that is dry
-Keep the salts out of direct sunlight

DON’T:
-Store salts in rooms/areas with high humidity or moisture
-Expose salts to undesirable odors as because of the porous nature of the salts, they will absorb the odor.
-Repackage salts and store in metal containers

About Clumping: We sell natural salts without additives and sometimes the finer grains may clump slightly over long periods of time. This is normal, if this happens simply break up the clumps and the salt should flow freely again and not clump for a long time. This is not an issue with medium or coarse grain salts.

Typical Shelf Life of Salts:

-Raw, Natural Salts (no color or scent) - If properly stored these salts don’t really have an expiration date, they’ll keep for years and years.

-Colored & Scented Bath Salts- These salts generally have a shelf life of anywhere between 6-24 months (color and scent may fade over time).