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🌲 Pine Needle Bath Soak

An uplifting winter bath blend made with pine needles, sea salt, and essential oils. Refreshes body and spirit while bringing the scent of the forest indoors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 bath soak
Course: Bath, Herbal Remedy, Natural Remedy, Ritual
Cuisine: Foraged, Herbal
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup coarse sea salt or Epsom salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh or dried pine needles lightly crushed
  • 1 tbsp baking soda softens water
  • 5–6 drops pine or cedar essential oil optional
  • dried rosemary or juniper berries for extra forest aroma optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Glass jar or linen bag for storage

Method
 

  1. Combine salts, baking soda, and pine needles in a bowl.
  2. Add essential oils if desired and mix gently.
  3. Store in a glass jar or small linen bag.
  4. Add ½ cup of the blend to warm bathwater.
  5. Soak for 20 minutes, breathe deeply, and enjoy the forest scent.

Notes

💡 Tip: Add a few sprigs of pine or fir to the bath for a beautiful, natural look.
⚠️ Note: For external use only. Avoid during pregnancy. Rinse tub after use to prevent slipping.