Right now we have tons of great sales, specials and free shipping offers going on!  Whether you prefer raw, natural salts or bath salts with color and scent, we have great deals for you!

Here is a preview of just a few of our products on sale now:

 
Bulk raw, natural salts

Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt Overstock
Small Grain (1-2mm)
25 lbs now $44.99 + FREE SHIPPING
50 lbs now $79.99 + FREE SHIPPING
100 lbs now $139.99 + FREE SHIPPING

Minera Dead Sea Salt
Coarse Grain
20 lbs now $39.99 + FREE SHIPPING

Signature Salts

Muscle Soak
20 lbs now $42.99!

Organic Lavender Dead Sea Salts
20 lbs now $49.99 + FREE SHIPPING

 Artisan Salts

Choose from 24 scents and colors!
25 lbs now $39.99 + FREE SHIPPING

Visit our Specials page to view more of our current specials and check the rest of the web too for sales and free shipping on even more products that may not appear on the specials page! Hurry and place an order for your favorites now as these specials are for a limited time only…

We now offer our 100% pure Sherpa Pink Himalayan Bath Salts with your choice of scent!

Choose from 5 popular scents (more choices to be available soon!):

Lavender Essential Oil
Eucalyptus & Peppermint Essential Oil Blend
Ocean Breeze Fragrance
Lemon Essential Oil
Gardenia Fragrance

Add a scent for only $5.00 for ANY size bag of Sherpa Pink Himalayan Bath Salt!

Do you ever have a craving for something sweet? Sure, it’s nice to eat something that will satisfy your sweet tooth, but wouldn't it be delightful to bathe your whole body in a sweet-smelling bath? I think so, that’s why I came up with this simple and easy to create bath salt recipe that not only smells delicious but has the added benefits of soaking with salt, too!

 

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of Minera or Calspa in a fine, medium or coarse grain

- Add 3 Drops of Melon Fragrance

- Add 2 Drops of Apple Fragrance

- You can also add 1 drop of Lemon Essential Oil to give it a splash of citrus

 

Instructions:

1) Add the salt into a small bowl or container.
2) Add fragrance or essential oils to the salt, a drop at a time

3) Mix to distribute the scent evenly among the salt blend.

4) Run the bath water to your desired temperature. To make it refreshing, have the water at a warm/cool temperature. 

5) Add a generous amount to your bath, sit back relax and enjoy your time relaxing in candy land!

Our Spa Therapy bath salts have been great sellers over the last few years but it’s time for a change!  The current spa therapy line as we know it is coming to an end, allowing for an updated Spa Therapy line with a new look and feel along with other fresh new signature salts to take their place.

We’ll continue to sell the existing spa therapy salts until we run out of labels... Stock up on your favorites now while they’re still here!

Spa Therapy 16 oz Jars - Qty 8  on sale now for $31.92, just $3.99 ea!

Spa Therapy 2lb Bags  -   Qty 8  on sale now for $47.92, just $5.99 ea!

The 16 oz jars and 2 lb bags available make great gifts for friends and family (don’t forget the holidays are just around the corner!). 

Or, retail them in your stores!  Suggested retail price for the 16 oz jar is $11.95.  The 2 lb bag can retail for $14.95.

Choose 8 of all one scent or get 1 of each!

Moondreams
Citrus Crush
Rosemary Mint
Rose Garden
Skincare
Detox
Tranquility
Rainforest

Find a description of each of the salts here (continue to click on each different salt for ingredients list):  Spa Therapy Details

Studies have found that bathing either on a Full Moon or New Moon can have great benefits for the body and can enhance the great characteristics of Himalayan Salt.

Full Moon Bath
On the day of a full moon the body's absorption potential is at it’s peak. At full moon, the body will absorb the most minerals from the Himalayan Salt. Weak points of the body are harmonized and the body's own energy flow is activated.

New Moon Bath
During the new moon the body's capacity for detoxification at its highest peak. This is an ideal time for a cleansing and detoxifying salt bath with Himalayan Salt.

Why not try this? 
Fill up your tub with warm/hot water and add about 1 cup of Himalayan Salt, sit back, relax and let those minerals go to work! Soak your body for 20 minutes, hop out the tub and wrap your body in a warm towel and relax for another 15 minutes before rinsing (you can rinse if you’d like but it is not essential to rinse the body off) and enjoy these natural benefits from this amazing salt.

It happens to many of us, we finally get that much needed time away from our regular day-to-day lives, and though we’re away and off to some wonderful destination somewhere, sometimes we don’t get as much rest and relaxation as we would have hoped for during the trip.  I can vouch for this personally as most of the time while I’m away and on “vacation” I find myself running here and there either affixed to someone else’s schedule, busy sight seeing, or out enjoying the night life.  One thing’s for sure, I usually somehow come back feeling just as tired (or more tired!) than I was before I left.

So, I decided that I’m going to start my own vacation ritual by taking more baths, not only during my time away from home but also the days following my return.

When I think about it, it makes perfect sense to take more baths around vacation time. Bathing, especially with some of your favorite bath salts, can help soothe your tired and aching body after long plane rides, and eventful days.  Bathing with bath salts like Epsom Salt and Dead Sea Salt can also help rid the body of harmful toxins (consider the number of drinks consumed during vacation or those packed airplanes with who knows what kind of germs). Generally, the baths are just a nice way to unwind and let yourself truly relax at the end of the day and help you to get a better night’s sleep...

Here’s some of my picks for some great bath salt blends to try during and after your vacation to help you achieve true relaxation! Choose the one that’s most fitting for your own time away…

Sleep Lavender Salts   Cold & Flu Bath Salts   Spa Therapy Muscle Soak   

Spa Therapy Detox   Acai Berry Dead Sea Salt

We have a huge overstock on some of our popular in-house blends of bath salts!

This special production overstock blend contains a unique assortment of Pacific Sea Salt, Dead Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, and European Sea Salt. On sale now: 20 lbs for just $29.99 + Free Shipping!

... with 11 Great Scents to Choose From:



Lavender (Essential Oil)

NEW! Hampton Beach (Phthalate-Free Fragrance)

Green Tea (Fragrance)

Magnolia (Phthalate-Free Fragrance)

Ocean Breeze (Phthalate-Free Fragrance)

Mango (Fragrance)

China Rain (Fragrance)

Lemon (Essential Oil)

Gardenia (Fragrance)

Rose (Phthalate-Free Fragrance)

Oatmeal Milk & Honey (Fragrance)

Stock up on your favorites now while supplies last!

Our huge sale on Dead Sea Mud and Dead Sea Salt will soon be ending.  Order by June 30th to take advantage of the savings!

Dead Sea Salt
20lb Bulk Bag of the Fine Grain
on sale now for $39.99 + FREE SHIPPING!

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Dead Sea Mud
14oz, 2.5lb, 12.5lb, and 50lb sizes
on sale now 30% off + FREE SHIPPING on the 12.5lb and 50lb sizes!




Click to learn more about these wonderful products of the Dead Sea: Dead Sea Salt  Dead Sea Mud 

Great gifts for those who could use some time for themselves and to feel pampered-

Spa Therapy Line
Our Spa Therapy assortment consists of 10 of some of the most popular bath salt blends. Mix and match to create the perfect gift for that special someone!

Tranquility  Moon Dreams  Rosemary Mint  Detox  Rose Garden    

Rainforest   Muscle Soak  Skincare  Dead Sea Salt  Citrus

 Available in 5 oz sample bag ($4.99), 16 oz jar ($7.95), or 2 lb bag ($14.95)

Or, let them try them all with our Bath Salt Bouquet.  Each bouquet consists of a gift basket full of 5 oz samples (one of each Spa Therapy Bath Soak) and comes packaged as a complete gift finished with raffia, cello wrap and ribbon.

Bath Salt Bouquet: Sale Price $34.99 ea


Dead Sea Mud
100% pure Dead Sea Mud for their own at-home spa experience.

Now available in a 14 oz jar, the perfect gift size!  Sale Price $8.99 ea

Sendai Spa
Our line of Sendai Spa line consists of 5 relaxing and harmonizing Bath Salts neatly packaged in a recycled paper tube.

Namaste   Buddha   Meditation   Lotus   Dharma 

Size 16 oz  Sale Price $6.99 ea

Gift Certificates
Let the bath enthusiast choose their own gift with an SFBSC Gift Certificate. 

Available for $5 - $500.  You choose the amount.

Summer is just around the corner and with more warm and sunny days ahead of us, taking a bath may seem like the last thing you want to do.  But wait; don’t rule out the bath just yet!  Adjust the temp of the water to “cool” and you’ve got a great way to beat the heat during those uncomfortable days!

 
Try this refreshingly tropical bath salt recipe next time you want to cool off in the tub:

1 Cup of your favorite Natural Salt
3 Drops Melon Fragrance
4 Drops Cucumber Fragrance

Our customers often ask for recommendations on helping them choose the most popular and wonderful smelling scents for their bath salts.  In light of this, I went around to find out the favorites aromas of some of us here at SFBSC... 

Employees Choose Their Favorite Scent:

Daquari- Cool Citrus Basil

Sirro- Sweet Baby

Elizabeth- Oatmeal Milk & Honey

Leo- Green Tea

Savannah- Lemon

In addition to these top picks, we’re also loving Sweet Pea & Ivy right now.  This scent is soft and subtle and lovely all year round.

Do you ever notice that most of the time when we are bathing, we never seem to notice the important things? Our feet!

Our feet are so important and we rely on them day in and day out to get us from place to place, don't you think they deserve some alone time, too? Or, do you like to get pedicures but never seem to find time to go to the Spa? No biggie, we have a solution for you!

Try our Spa Quality Foot Soaks and get the results from a high end Spa. This soak is great for disinfecting, cleansing, and softening those tired, achy feet of ours.

So sit back, fill up a bowl or your own personal pedicure tub with warm water, throw in a scoop of the soak and those feet will take a trip to the spa.

Our flagship store on Pier 39 in San Francisco will be closed for 3 weeks for renovations and because of this temporary closure, we have overstock of all of our freshly made Artisan Salts which are on sale now for 30% off!

About our Artisan Salts: All of our Artisan Salts as seen on the famous Pier 39 are made of Pacific Sea Salt (fine grain) with essential or fragrance oils and color. Choose from 24 of our most popular scent and color combinations!   

Please note:  We will be processing all orders placed online and over the phone as usual during this time as our production facility and offices in Union City will be open during our renovations.  So, if you place your order before noon (pacific time) you order will still ship same day!

If treating your mom to a day at the spa this year isn’t quite in your budget, then we have a solution for you!  Bath Salts make the perfect gift for Mom- and they're affordable too!

Our Signature Salt Collection is a great place to look to find Mom a luxurious bath soak that will melt any stress away while softening and soothing her skin.

Find the perfect bath salt (or salts) for Mom:

Artisan Bath Salts- As seen on the world famous Pier 39 in San Francisco

Sleep Lavender Salts- Our #1 selling bath salt! For a perfect night’s sleep… ZzzZz

Rose Dead Sea Salt- Luxury pure Dead Sea Salts with premium Rose fragrance

Pure Organics Soaks- 100% Organic French Salts.  Your choice of 4 organic essential oils

Skin Nourishing Milk Bath- For amazingly silky soft skin.  Choose from 3 scents.

Acai Berry Infused Dead Sea Salts- Mineral rich, pure Dead Sea Salt with Acai Berry extract and more!

Cold & Flu Bath Soak- Feeling under the weather?  This soak is packed with immune boosting ingredients

Muscle Soak Spa Therapy- Relieve tired and achy muscle with Epsom Salt blended with Eucalyptus & Peppermint essential oils

Create a gift set for her with our unique packaging options.

Our “udderly” fantastic Skin Nourishing Milk Bath introductory sale is coming to an end…  Stock up on your favorites, or give ‘em a try if you haven’t already while they’re still on special!

Choose from 3 great scents, each scent providing a unique bathing experience…


Luscious Lavender    Dulce de Leche    Green Tea Fusion

Skin Nourishing Milk Bath quantities on sale now- 15% off

2lbs regularly $15.99 on sale now for $13.59

5lbs regularly $28.99 on sale now for $24.64

10lbs regularly $39.99 on sale now for $33.99

20lbs regularly $64.99 on sale now for $55.24

INTRODUCTORY SALE FOR THE NOURISHING MILK BATH ENDS MAY 1^ST


Don't miss our other Signature Salts currently on sale:

Cold & Flu Bath Salts

Pure Organics Bath Soaks

Artisan Bath Salts- As seen at our flagship store on Pier 39 in SF!

Whether you are an individual planning an event or you are starting your own bath salt business, our website has some resourceful links to get you on your way.

Bath Salt Calculator:  This can be a great guide to figuring out just how much salt you’ll need to get the job done.  By plugging in your container size (in fluid ounces) and how many of these containers you need to fill, this handy machine will work out an estimate of just how much salt is required.  There are also common conversions noted on this page to make further calculating quick and easy.

Recipes:  You can find lots of recipe ideas right here in our blog! Check the archive section and click on the Recipes category to see all past postings. You can find even more recipes under Community.

Frequently Asked Questions: Most of the usual questions asked about bathing and bath salts are answered here.  For further information, you may want to refer to our Bath Forum & Message Board or, of course, our Bath Blog.  Still stumped with a question? Contact us directly at 1-800-480-4540 or customerservice@sfbsc.com

Taking a time out from the hustle and bustle of the day to day is essential. Tonight, why don’t you try drawing a nice bath- add some of your favorite bath salts, light some candles or incense, tune into your favorite play list and last but not least, close that bathroom door!

Shutting yourself away for at least 20 minutes is a great way to end the day.  You’ll get some quality "you" time to relax and unwind and you’ll sleep so much better that night.

 

Don't allow the following ruin a perfectly good soak:

-You spend your time sitting in the tub worrying about what’s on tomorrow’s agenda
-You bring your cell phone into the room with you- though you ignore the calls and don’t pick up this just sends your mom into a panic, so she keeps calling and calling…
-You forget to close the door completely and your dog snoops in to investigate
-Your bath gets interrupted by the sudden urge to pee and you have to hop out

Easter is just around the corner (Easter Sunday is April 4^th).  Fun bath salts like the Calspa Foaming Bath Salts and Fizzing Bath Salts are the perfect alternative to filling an Easter basket.  Substituting bath salts for the usual candy filled baskets is a great way to give the gift of healing and relaxation in lieu of those sugary treats.

A Bath Salt Easter Basket can be quick and easy to make, though if you have the time and imagination you get really creative with these baskets. Once you have found your basket and filler such as Easter grass or raffia, package your bath salts in small re-sealable bags, or plastic jars. Add flair by adding your own labels, cello wrap, and ribbon and voila! You can also add other little bath related gifts such as scoops for the salts, loofahs and more!

Here are some popular color and scent combos to choose for Springtime bath salts:

Lime color with china rain fragrance
Aqua color with tranquility essential oil blend
Yellow color with lemon essential oil
Lilac color with lavender essential oil
Rose color with sweet pea & ivy fragrance

Feeling really crafty?  Add Egg Shaped Bath Bombs to the baskets, too.  Find this recipes and more in our Bath Blog Archives in the Recipes section.

Under our Community section we have many more, easy-to-make bath salt recipes for you to try!

Quick and Simple 3-Steps to creating your own bath blend:

1) Add the salt(s) to a small bowl or container.
2) Add fragrance, essential oils, or carrier oils into mixture, a few drops at a time. Stir to distribute scent evenly among the salt blend.
3) Store in a well sealed container to keep out moisture and retain scent or pour into a tub of warm water for immediate use.

Each recipe is enough for 1-2 soaks in the tub.



Click Here to go straight to our Bath Salt Recipe page under Community.

Find even MORE RECIPES from past blog articles in our archive.

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 multi-task 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.

In the chaos of today’s busy lifestyles we often become prone to cold and flu viruses that can leave us fatigued and uncomfortable. With the demands of our careers and families we don’t always have the luxury of taking a sick day to nurture our aching and exhausting symptoms. Often when it comes down to either going to work in a bit of misery or using up one of our treasured vacation days, we usually opt to drag ourselves out of bed and head to work.

 

A perfect way for those with a demanding schedule to combat the inevitable cold or flu virus is to pamper one's tired body with a Cold and Flu Bath Soak at the end of the day.  

Draw a bath to a comfortable temperature and add a couple handfuls of our Cold & Flu Bath Salts.  Post bath, enjoy a cup of your favorite tea to hydrate yourself and further help to comfort your symptoms.

 

Our Cold & Flu Bath Salts feature these therapeutic ingredients:

 

Vitamin C - To reduce the effects of the common cold, high in antioxidants

Lemon Essential Oil - Boosts the immune system and reduces inflammation

Eucalyptus Essential Oil - Boosts the immune system, relieves sore muscles

Tea Tree Essential Oil - A natural antiseptic, also boosts the immune system

Organic Rosehips - Packed with Vitamin C as well as A, D, and E

Organic Hibiscus flower - High in antioxidants

Organic Echinacea Root - Strengthens the immune system

Organic Ginseng Root - Energizes the body

 

When you become run down, take care by lending 20-45 minutes of well deserved attention for YOU!

If you haven’t done so already, we invite you to subscribe to our E-mailing list!

By signing up for our email newsletter you’ll be kept up-to-date on the latest news in bathing and you’ll also be one of the first to get word of sales, specials and new products.

Click here to hop into the tub today:  SFBSC Newsletter

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Our Epsom Salt is now available in 3 different grain sizes (Fine, Medium and Coarse) and is on sale now! Right now our Epsom Salt can be purchased for as low as $0.49/ per pound!

Studies have shown that bathing with Epsom Salts can relieve tired and achy muscles, ease stress and promote relaxation, help you get a good night’s sleep, remove toxins from the body… and more!

There are many other ways to use Epsom Salts- see our article Epsoak- Premium Epsom Salts for more information on the benefits of Epsom Salts including tips and usage suggestions for health, beauty, and even helpful hints for using Epsom Salts in your own garden.

Please check out this short video clip as CNN senior medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, explores the healing benefits of bathing with mineral rich Dead Sea Salts.  This segment includes a true testimonial from a psoriasis patient who has been bathing regularly with salts from the Dead Sea to treat his skin condition, with great results.  The film includes incredible photos that were taken before and after he began this completely natural bathing routine.

Why choose Dead Sea Bath Salts?
Dead Sea Salts carry many benefits, particularly when used as bath salts. Dead Sea Salts effectively treat many skin conditions, from eczema and psoriasis to everyday conditions such as oily or dry skin. Dead Sea salts are also known to soothe rashes, calm allergic reactions, minimize dandruff and treat acne. Dead Sea salts have been known to improve the appearance of cellulite, manage the appearance of swelling due to water retention, and even treat hair loss. In addition, Dead Sea salts detoxify your skin, drawing out dirt, pollutants and impurities from each pore.

Now through December 31^st  save big on some of our most popular salts!

Shop SFBSC Specials

French Grey Salts-  Now is the perfect time to try our most recent addition to our selection of salts. Our grey salt is available Certified Organic and is suitable for bathing AND culinary use.

Light Pink Himalayan Salts- 100% Natural Himalayan Salt. Great for a food grade salt or as an alternative Himalayan Salt that dissolves easier than our Sherpa (darker pink) Himalayan Salt.  Add a scent to this salt for free for a limited time- or if you plan to use this salt strictly for culinary use, just select “No Scent” and it will remain completely food grade.

Artisan Bath Salts- As seen at our famous flagship store on Pier 39 in San Francisco.  Choose from 24 top selling scents and colors.  All Artisan Salts are made with Pacific Sea Salt in fine grain.

Holiday Salts- If you haven’t tried our holiday bath salt blends (or maybe you have tried them and have found a favorite) you still have a couple more days to place an order! There are 8 Holiday Blends to choose from to keep you in the holiday spirit.

Cold & Flu Salts- Flu Season is here!  Boost your immune system this winter with our unique Cold & Flu Soak.  Pacific Sea Salt with Vitamin C, Lemon Essential Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil, Organic Rosehips, Organic Hibiscus flower, Organic Echinacea Root, Organic Ginseng Root.

 

All of these salts and more are currently 50% off!  Check out our Specials page for a complete list of all clearance salts.

This year for Christmas I decided to give bath salts as gifts to my family and friends.  I wanted to get them excited about bathing rather than rushing to take a quick shower.  I wanted everyone to experience all the benefits of bathing, especially when adding therapeutic bath salts into their baths.

I chose a couple of the most popular and unique types of salt known for their benefits, the Dead Sea Salt and Himalayan Salt.  I also thought it would be nice to have a festive salt for the holidays so I got some of the Candy Cane bath salts.

For the holidays I thought the candy cane salts would be perfect for gift giving because of their beautiful appearance- coarse pacific sea salt in a natural white and red color.  Not only did they look great when I packaged them in jars but the smell was wonderful, too (peppermint essential oil).

I had to try the candy cane salts myself!  I drew a nice warm bath and sprinkled a cup full of the salts into the tub.  I was surprise by how quickly these coarse salts dissolved!  The bath was fabulous as the aroma of peppermint softly filled the room without being too strong.  It was the perfect treat to the end of a long day.

I’m looking forward to giving these gifts and knowing how good they’ll feel once they take a time out for themselves to relax and enjoy all that bathing has to offer.

Bath Cookies make great gifts for anyone who enjoys a good soak in the tub. Packaging them in glass canisters or cello bags creates a great presentation for these festive bath treats.

Two recipes with our top holiday scents:

Frankincense & Myrrh Bath Treats
2  Cups Sea Salt (fine or medium grain)
½ Cup of Baking Soda
½ Cup of Cornstarch 
4  Tablespoons of Almond Oil
2  Eggs
60 drops (one teaspoon) Frankincense & Myrrh Fragrance
10 drops green food coloring (or enough drops to achieve desired color)

Peppermint Bath Cookies
2  Cups Sea Salt (fine or medium grain)
½ Cup of Baking Soda
½ Cup of Cornstarch 
4  Tablespoons of Almond Oil
2  Eggs
40 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
10 drops red food coloring (or enough drops to achieve desired color)

To prepare:
-Preheat your oven to 350.
-Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, then stir in almond oil and eggs.
-Add color and scent to “dough” and mix well.
-Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an un-greased cookie sheet.
-Bake for 7 minutes (until bath cookies are firm).
-Allow cookies to cool until hardened.

To enjoy:
Add 1 or 2 cookies into a tub of warm water.

Though these treats look tasty, they are for bathing use only.  Do not eat!

Get ready ‘cause it’s almost here! Our 4-Day Black Friday Mega Sale starts Friday, November 27^th!

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday only.  Be sure to place your order during these 4 days to take advantage of HUGE SAVINGS and FREE SHIPPING on many of our products!!!

Please note:  Our office will be closed on Friday, November 27^th for the Thanksgiving Holiday and as always we are also closed on weekends. During this time all orders may be placed over the web. We will be back in the office on Monday, November 30th (the final day of the Black Friday Sale) and on this day you can either order over the web or we can take your orders over the phone if you prefer.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM SFBSC!

Just in time for the Holidays 8 New Seasonal Bath Soaks!

Perfect for gift giving or to treat yourself to a festive bath.  All bath salts blends are available in 5, 10, and 25 pound bulk bags and will SHIP FOR FREE for a limited time!

Choose From:

Winter Pine ~ Take a trip through the snow covered woods by soaking in the tub with our Winter Pine bath salts. An invigorating, tranquil scent that will send you to pure bliss relieving any stress that you might be carrying. Medium Pacific Sea Salts with Spruce Essential Oil in a medium/dark green color.

Candy Cane ~ Taking a bath with peppermint essential oil bath salts can energize and uplift your mood, soothe tired and achy muscle and helps to promote healthier skin. This salt is a fun blend of naturally white and red colored Pacific Sea Salts in a beautiful coarse grain.

Frankicense & Myrhh ~ An earthy, herbal scent that helps to to ease tension and stress.  Soaking with this blend can help calm the nerves during this hectic time of year. Medium Pacific Sea Salts with Frankicense & Myrhh Fragrance Oils in natural white color.

Holiday Spice ~ A warming holiday bath salt blend of apple and cinnamon fragrance that almost smells good enough to eat. Sweet & spicey it's the perfect bath treat for the winter season. Medium Pacific Sea Salts in a light green color.

Pumpkin Pie ~ Get the aroma of freshly baked pumpkin pies anytime by soaking with our Pumpkin Spice bath salts. Medium Pacific Sea Salts with Pumpkin Spice fragrance in a burnt orange color.

Sugar Plum Fairy ~ A sweet holiday treat for the bath scented with Spiced Plum fragrance. Aesthetically beautifully with its light plum color in coarse grain pacific salts.

Cranberry ~ Experience the festive, sweet and tangy scent of fresh cranberries with our Cranberry Bath Soak. Medium Pacific Sea Salts with Cranberry fragrance in rose color.

Warmth for the Holidays ~ Enjoy the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies with this bath salt that is sure to warm you from head to toe even on the coldest of days.  Fine grain Pacific Sea Salts with Oatmeal & honey fragrance with a hint of vanilla in beige color.

Looking for ways to package the salts for gifts?  Check out our selection of plastic and glass bottles and jars here:
 Bath Salt Packaging

In addition to our blogs twice a week, we also have an interactive customer message board under our Community tab.

We’d love for you to share your experiences in bathing with bath salts, recipes for creating your own, tips, hints, questions, and all things related to bathing here.  It’s a great place to see what other people are saying and to get answers to some of the questions you may have.

And of course, if you have a particular question for us that you need answered right away you can contact our customer service department at 800.480.4540 or email us at customerservice@sfbsc.com.

Thanks for reading our blogs!

 

Please click on the links below to learn more about these 3 great soaks now available at a special offer with free shipping on most quantities!

Acai Berry Infused Dead Sea Salt 
Dead Sea Salt with antioxidant rich Acai Berry extract and vitamins C, E and A.

Muscle Soak Spa Therapy
Espom Salt blend with eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils.

Cold & Flu Soak Rx
Pacific Sea Salt with a long list of added health promoting ingredients.

The evenings and just before bed aren’t the only good times to take baths!  Taking a bath as part of your morning routine can truly awaken you so that you can be energized, alert and focused for the day ahead.

The trick is to take a cool bath.  Make it comfortable, but still try to keep the water as brisk as possible because too warm of a bath will only relax you.  The second vital part to keeping it refreshing is to choose a scent, whether it be a fragrance or essential oil, that will also help to perk you up in the AM. A vibrant and cheerful colored bath salt can also help to set the tone of your day.

Recommend Morning Bath Soaks:

Calspa Deluxe or Minera Deluxe with your choice of one of these essential oils:
Eucalyptus, Juniperberry, Lemongrass, Orange, Peppermint, Spearmint or Lime.

Always rushing around in the morning?  Take a cool shower and use one of our exfoliating salt scrubs in one of the suggested scents above. 

To promote our most recent addition to our salt selection, the Light Pink Himalayan Salts, we are offering savings of up to 30% off , FREE SHIPPING, AND the option to add any one of our scents (choose from over 60) to these salts for FREE.

This amazing deal will be available for a limited time, so place your order today.  Now is a great time to try this beautiful, mineral rich and naturally light pink salt with an added fragrance or essential oil for the bath for the best price around.

Using this salt as a gourmet food salt and not a bath salt?  Keep it completely food grade by selecting “No thanks, I want to keep this as a pure natural salt.” You’ll still get the sale price and free shipping…

Learn more about these salts here: Light Pink Himalayan Salt

Planning a party or event?  Bath salts make great favors for special occasions whether it be a baby shower, bridal shower or just a girls night in for a spa party.

There are endless ways to package bath salts to create your own memorable favors.  SFBSC has many packaging options available right on the website.  No matter what you are using to put together these favors we have a helpful tool for you- it’s our bath salt calculator.

The bath salt calculator will estimate just how much salt you’ll need in order to fill your favor bottles, jars, boxes, and more!

All you need to know is how many fluid ounces* it takes to fill your container and how many favors you’ll need in all.

If your container is an odd shape and you’re not sure just how many fluid ounces it holds, simply fill it with water and then pour the water into a measuring cup to determine its capacity in fluid ounces.  Our bath salt calculator will do the rest.

Keep in mind that there may be slight variations in how much salt you’ll actually need depending on the type of salt and its grain size, but this will surely give you a good estimate.

*Remember one fluid ounce is equal to 1.125 ounces of salt weight.

Need further assistance with your favors?  Give us a call 1-800-480-450 and we’d be happy to help!

Pumkpin Bath Salts

I was really starting to feel the change of season… with the weather finally cooling off and with constant gusts of wind and leaves delicately falling all around me I felt the need to embrace the Autumn traditions.  So, as soon as my work day was over I decided to visit my local pumpkin patch and selected two pumpkins that seemed to call out to me. After setting them upon my front steps when I got home I was eager to draw a nice bath and try out my butterscotch pumpkin bath salts.

I ran the water and used a good two cups of salt so that I could not only enjoy the wonderful aroma of this great scent but also so that I could gain all the benefits from the minerals in the salt. I knew I was going to really enjoy this soak in the tub because it has Dead Sea Salt in addition to Pacific Sea Salt.  This blend of salts makes a great combination for soothing muscle aches and pains, ridding the body of toxins and softening the skin. 

I stayed in the tub last night for a good forty-five minutes and I enjoyed every minute of it.  I had kept my bathroom door closed so the scent of sweet butterscotch and pumpkin spice never dissipated. When I got out I felt great!  The bath had truly warmed and relaxed me and I slept well all through the night- this was my start to a new Autumn tradition.

Hello to all you happy bathers! 

We are currently working on improving our website and expanding our product line to include more retail size and gift set product options.

We would like to get your feedback if you would like to share your ideas with us!  If you have some suggestions on how we can improve our website or maybe you have a certain product in mind that you’d like to see become available please let us know! 

Please send all emails with your feedback to customerservice@sfbsc.com

Don’t forget that you can also send all of your questions/inquiries and more to this same address and receive a fast response from one of our bath experts.

Thanks again for visiting our bath blogs and for being a customer of ours!

Sincerely,

The Team at the San Francisco Bath Salt Company

Try this bath salt recipe for a romantic soak with your special someone.

1 Cup Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt Fine Grain
1 Cup Sodium Sesquicarbonate (to soften the bath water)
6 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
1 handful fresh rose petals

In a medium size bowl blend the sodium sesquicarbonate evenly into the Himalayan Salts.  Then, mix in the essential oils drops to create the aromas of an aphrodisiac bath.

Draw a medium-hot bath and add the entire salt blend. Sprinkle the fresh rose petals along the top of the water. Don’t forget to set the mood with relaxing music and a few candles.  Keep the bathroom door closed to lock in the steam and the aroma.

Fall has arrived!  To get you in the mood for the change of season we are re-introducing our Pumpkin Bath Salts.  This is our signature Autumn blend of Dead Sea and Pacific Sea Salts, smelling of fresh pumpkin with jasmine, butter scotch and hints of brown sugar and vanilla bean.  And as always, our salts will be made to order to ensure you receive the freshest salts possible. Our Pumpkin Spice Salts will be available throughout the season at their sale price.

Want to customize your own seasonal bath salts?  We offer many fragrances and essential oils that are perfect for this time of year.  You can even experiment by blending different fragrances together to create your very own bath salt blends.

Autumn Scents to choose from:

Apple Green, Banana Nut Bread, Cinnamon, Clove Leaf, Cranberry, Ginger, Honey Almond, Oatmeal Milk Honey, Rosemary, Sandalwood & Amber, and Vanilla

We also offer salt and sugar scrubs (we recommend the Brown Sugar Scrub for Fall) as well as lotion and which can be scented with any of our fragrances or essential oils.

Happy Fall to you all from SFBSC!!!

All of our custom bath salts are now 25% off through the rest of September.



We create every bath salt blend just for you, so your bath salts will always arrive fresh! Take your pick of salt and make it your own by choosing your favorite color, scent or herbs.

 

Custom Bath Salts On Sale Now:

Calspa Deluxe- Pacific Sea Salt with your choice of 16 colors and over 70 scents

Minera Deluxe- Mineral rich Dead Sea Salts with the color and scent of your choice

Calspa Foaming- Foaming Pacific Sea Salts in your pick of color and scent

Epsoak Deluxe- Custom Epsom Salts

Silky Bath Soak- Pacific Sea salt with sodium sesquicarbonate for a silky smooth soak

Fizzing Bath Salts- Wonderfully effervescing salts, the latest edition to our bath salt family

Calspa Herbal- Pacific Sea Salt with the essential oils and herbs of your choice

Minera Herbal- Dead Sea Salt with the essential oils and herbs of your choice

 

Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy our products even if you don’t have a bath tub at home!

In the Shower

Any of our bath salts in an extra-fine or fine grain can be used as scrubs in the shower by simply massaging the salts directly onto your skin in gentle, circular motions with your hands, washcloth or loofah.  You can also sprinkle some scented bath salts onto the shower floor for an aromatic shower- the steam from the shower will help fill the bathroom with a pleasant scent. 

We recommend our Artisan Salts. Or choose custom Calspa Deluxe or Minera Deluxe (these customer salts can be ordered scented but without color).

Salt & Sugar Scrubs- Use our scrubs to exfoliate your body- leaving you with healthier, more radiant skin that is incredibly soft to the touch.

To use:  While showering, simply take a small handful of scrub and gently massage onto skin in circular motions.  Rinse.

Other products ideal for showers (ON SALE NOW!):

Namaste Body Wash, Namaste Body Scrub, Citrus Shea Body Polish, and Citrus Body Wash

 

At Home Spa Treatments

Pedicure Foot Soak- Just a large bowl or foot spa is needed to treat your feet to a relaxing soak. 

To use: Add a small handful of the Foot Soak to your foot spa to soothe your tired, achy feet by soaking them for 10 minutes.

Other products ideal for your spa at home: 

Dead Sea Mud- See our article on benefits and usage suggestions: Dead Sea Mud Masks

Lotion- Moisturize Dry Skin with our nourishing lotions.

 

In the Kitchen

We have a selection of gourmet, food-grade salts for consumption, too!

Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt
Light Pink Himalayan Salt
Utah Red Salt
Ibiza European Salt

Come visit us at Pier 39!

Whether you are local to the bay area or will be visiting San Francisco soon, we invite you to check out our redesigned, out-door store at Pier 39.

Have fun with this hands-on shopping experience. 

How it works…
First, you purchase your own bottle (your choice of glass or plastic in a variety of sizes and shapes).  Then, fill the bottle with as much salt as your bottle will hold- feel free to mix and match different scents and colors.  Using a variety of salts can be very visually appealing, plus you’ll experience different aromas each time you bathe with the salts!

At the pier you’ll find our Artisan Salts which are made with Pacific Sea Salt (fine grain), Fragrance or Essential Oils, and FD&C coloring.  We’ve taken some of the guess work out of deciding which are the most popular scents by having out top 24 scents at the pier!

The bath salts make a great souvenir to take home from your visit to the Bay Area and, if you’re from around the bay here they make great gifts- be sure to get one for yourself too though!

 
Hope to see you there!...  SALE AT THE PIER—BUY 2, GET 1 FREE

Did you know that our prices are set-up so that the more you purchase of any one item, the less per pound it becomes? And the best part is anyone can take advantage of these volume discounts!

 
Here is an example of the money you’ll save by buying in bulk:

Calspa Deluxe- Pacific Sea Salt with Color & Scent
5 lbs     $20.99     $4.20 per pound
10 lbs   $29.99     $3.00 per pound
25 lbs   $44.99     $1.80 per pound
50 lbs   $74.99     $1.50 per pound
100 lbs $135.00   $1.35 per pound

Another thing to keep in mind is that we typically ship out orders using flat rate boxes.  This means that no matter how heavy your order is, if it fits in one box, it’s one flat fee of $9.85*! 

Want to calculate your shipping costs before checking out?  Simply fill your cart with the products you wish to order then enter in your zip code at the bottom of the page.  This will provide you with a quick quote.

*This is usually the most cost efficient way for us to ship to you.  Depending on your location and the contents of your order we may be able to get you an even better price by using an alternate shipping method.

Happy Savings!

 

The weather has been getting better and better as we head toward summer.  It’s the start of another beautiful day and you’re eager to break out your favorite strappy shoes that have been tucked away in your closet all year.  You try them on only to notice the state of your feet – worn polish and dry, rough heels, yikes!  And with the way things have been going, a regular visit to your favorite spa for a pedicure may not be an option.  You have another option though; you could give those tired feet a make-over at home.

We have the perfect products for you to treat yourself to a pedi without breaking your wallet- Pedicure Foot Soak and Pedicure Foot Scrubs.  You can use one or both products together to get your feet back in to tip-top shape- you’ll then be confident in wearing those flirty shoes!

 
Pedicure Foot Scrubs- This scrub has been formulated just for feet with its slightly coarser salt that will remove dry skin and smooth those heels.  This scrub contains other ingredients including Mineral, Grape Seed, Apricot Kernel and Jojoba Oils which will work to soften your feet and toes.

To use:  Apply scrub to wet skin and massage gently in circles, then rinse.

10 lbs for $29.99 Plenty of scrub for many, many foot treatments.

 
Pedicure Foot Soak- Made with Pacific Sea Salt (medium grain) with strong color and scent specifically for feet.  Also contains Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.  Use alone or after exfoliating with the pedicure foot scrub for a true spa experience.

To use: Add a small handful (4 oz) of these salts to a foot spa or large bowl filled with hot water and soak for 10 minutes.

On Sale Now 25 lbs for $19.99 Enough to soak your feet 100 times!

Moving Sale

We’re all settled in our new building and very soon our moving sale will be ending- Don’t miss out on these great deals!

Popular choices:

2lb Spa Therapy – Qty 6   $34.99  (regular price $44.70)
That works out to just $5.83 per bag. You choose your scent!

Pedicure Foot Soak – 25 lbs $19.99 (regular price $29.99)
Perfect to get your feet ready for summer.

Dead Sea Mud – 10 lbs $39.99 (regular price $49.99)
Create your own spa experience at home.

Sleep Lavender Salts – 25 lbs $29.99 (regular price $44.99)
Our most popular bath salts.  Get them with or without lavender herb buds.

There is a whole lot more on our sale page so check it out for savings up to 65%!   

San Francisco Bath Salt Company’s manufacturing facility and offices have relocated!  The business has grown and we are very excited to be in a bigger building that will better suite our production needs!

Our new address:

33231 Transit Avenue
Union City, California 94587

If you are local to the Bay Area you may visit us at the above address to pick-up your orders and visit our show room.  We still encourage you to place your orders in advance so that we can prepare your order ahead of time so that it’s ready for you when you arrive.  Most orders placed in the morning can be picked up that same afternoon. Pease feel free to place your order by phone if you need your order in a hurry.

If you are placing an order online that you would like to pick up you can enter the coupon code: willcall . This way, you will avoid shipping charges being added to your order.  Please also include a note in the extra information box that mentions that you will be picking up.

Our Flagship Store in San Francisco is still on Pier 39, but at a new location as well!  You can find our summer location for our retail store toward the back of the Pier, near the carousels.  We hope to see you there!

Spring is Here!

The flowers are in full bloom and since daylight savings time, once again after work there’s still daylight left to go out and enjoy the evening! So instead of ending your day with a bath, why don’t you start your day with one?

For the perfect Spring bath that will get you energized and ready for the day select a Custom Bath Salt that is bright and cheery and a scent that will wake you up! Citrus essential oils like Grapefruit, Lime Tang, Lemon, and Orange are sure to do the trick.

You can also try making your own- Here are a few Spring inspired bath recipes to try for creating your own aromatherapy morning soak. Each recipe is enough for about a dozen baths. To make sure that your bath doesn’t keep in you in sleep mode, run the water cool (but keep it comfortable). For the last few seconds of your bath, try letting some colder water run into the tub You don’t need to soak in the tub long- a few minutes should do it. After all, this is to kick start your day!

To create your own custom blend, place the salt in a large bowl. Carefully add the correct amount of essential oils (for the recipe of your choice) to your salt. You can mix with your hands (we recommend using latex gloves) to blend the oils evenly into the salts.

 

SubLime
5 lbs Calspa Natural Sea Salt
10 drops Lime Essential Oil
30 drops Lemon Essential Oil
This blend will get you energized and will uplift your spirit for the day.

Awakening
5 lbs Calspa Natural Sea Salt
20 drops Orange Essential Oil
30 drops Ylang Ylang III Essential Oil
This blend will not only refresh you, it will help reduce stress while uplifting and balancing your mood.

Morning Meadow
5 lbs Calspa Natural Sea Salt
30 drops Sage Essential Oil
30 drops Geranium Essential Oil
This blend will stimulate your brain and will enhance memory while uplifting and balancing your mood.

These recipes yield about 10 baths each.

*Use care when working with essential oils. You should consult your physician before using essential oils if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure or other medical conditions.

This March we are offering free shipping on all 25 and 50 pound Custom Bath Salts.  If you think that 25 or 50 pounds is more than you need, we have a suggestion for you!

Purchase a bulk bag, set aside a good amount for yourself to enjoy and give the rest away! We offer several jars and bottles in different shapes and sizes, in both plastic and glass. Your family, friends and co-workers are sure to appreciate the thoughtful gift made especially for them. They are also great for wedding and baby shower favors!

You can have a lot of fun with this because there is so much you can do if you really want to get creative. Try choosing a few different colors and scents that compliment each other, such as family of floral or fruit scents for variety. Simply layer the different salts in the bottles. You can complete the gift by adding a personalized gift tag or label.

Have a long gift list but aren’t sure how much salt you’ll need to fill the bottles? Check out our Bath Salt Calculator. By entering the size of your bottle and the number of bottles you need to fill, our handy calculator will determine how much salt you’ll need to complete your project.

If you love baking delicious treats but don’t want the extra calories, we have a solution for you- Bath Salt Cookies! They’re even easier to make than the real thing and they’re sure to get you soaking in the tub! You can use our raw natural salts for this recipe like our Minera Dead Sea Salt. In fact, one of the elements found in Dead Sea Salts is potassium, which can help reduce cellulite & water retention! If you’d like a little more flair to your cookie, try our Minera Deluxe Salt with color and scent (we recommend vanilla in beige).

2 Cups Sea Salt (fine grain works best)
½ Cup of Baking Soda
½ Cup of Cornstarch
4 Tablespoons of Almond Oil
1-2 Eggs

Preheat your oven to 350.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, then stir in almond oil and eggs.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an un-greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 7 minutes (time may vary but you want to bake until cookies are firm).
Allow cookies to cool until hardened.

To use drop 1 or 2 cookies into a warm bath.

You can packaged the cookies in take-out boxes, cello bags or glass jars to give as gifts. Be sure to tell your friends and family that they are for the bath and not to eat (though they make look and smell good enough)!

If you mention the word “bathing” nowadays, we tend to think of soaking in our bathtub, alone. We think of bathing as a way to cleanse our bodies and take some nice, quiet time for ourselves.

Imagine, instead of meeting friends for dinner, you meet them all at the local bathhouse. Yes, that’s right – you disrobe, step into a large pool of water filled with other people, and socialize. Sounds weird, right? Well, thousands of years ago, the Greeks and Romans built huge “bath emporiums” – fancy, public bathhouses that served as a meeting place for the elite. It was believed that by simply walking through the doors to enter the space, one could be healed. As many as 6,000 bathers would congregate here at once to relax, socialize, and even conduct important business meetings. Bathhouses were not open to the general public, however; they were often restrictive and allowed visitors in based upon gender, religion or class.

Some of these impressive bathhouses were so large, they contained art galleries, prayer rooms, and meditation areas. There were numerous smaller, private rooms for more intimate meetings. The bathhouses hosted live entertainment, festivals, dinners, and often housed gym facilities. Soldiers wounded in battle would often visit the bathhouses, which sometimes employed healers and doctors to tend to patients. As many as seven healers would tend to one lucky patient, and would offer various treatments including herbs, gemstones, and color therapy.

There were servants who would pamper the most elite visitors with massages, fancy meals and assistance with errands.

The Greeks and Romans each had a unique approach to bathing. The Greeks appreciated the hygienic benefits of bathing, and saw it as something one did before important meetings and after a hard day’s work. Their bathhouses, while beautiful and impressive, did not compare to the magnificence of the Roman baths. Roman bathhouses were grand structures with ornate details. They were the first to use colored plaster in the baths as a healing technique.

The Greeks and Romans weren’t alone in their love of bathing – the Turks are famous for their Turkish Baths, beautiful bathhouses with fixtures made of solid silver, gold, and brass, finely woven tapestries and carpeting, and impressive columns and pillars.

The Japanese, with their fixation on cleanliness and love of bathing, also enjoyed large, stately bathhouses. However, sexual promiscuity and public sexual relations became such an issue that laws were passed, separating the men and women with changes in architecture and layout – boys on one side, girls on the other. Public bathhouses are still immensely popular in Japan today.

Much later, in the mid 1800’s, England opened its first public bath, in Liverpool. 60 years later, most towns in England had at least one public bathhouse. 

Stay tuned to find out more about the fall of public bathhouses, and how we got from soaking with drinks in our hands in large, palatial buildings to bathing in private bathrooms with the door closed behind us.

Finally, you can start with a clean slate. The holidays are over, the new year has begun. You have made many promises to yourself: you will exercise more, put more effort into your relationships and your work, you will finally organize your closets and clear out your filing cabinets. You’ll learn a new language, take an art class, spend more time with your children. You’ll be more romantic, you’ll be more confident, you’ll be more happy.

The new year is still very new, and you are already very, very tired.

You made your list in a fit of self-assuredness (and maybe after you had some champagne). With each item on your list you felt as if you were already changing, a better person just for having written each resolution down. But now, you look at your list and wonder how you will summon the energy to actually keep those promises you made to yourself.

Hopefully, one of your resolutions was to take a bath at least twice a week. Bathing is not only good for relaxation, however - bathing can be energizing and can give you the strength you need to keep the rest of those resolutions.

For a truly energizing, uplifting bath, you can add essential oils to your bath salts. Citrus scents such as Tangerine, Orange, and Lime will uplift you. Ginger and grapefruit are wonderful as well. Minty scents such as Peppermint and Spearmint help to increase your circulation. Chamomile, Lavender, and Ylang-Ylang promote tranquility.

Color is a powerful energizer as well. Combine the scents above with the right colors to fit your mood (or the mood you would like), for instance: Orange, Tomato, Lime, and Yellow are warm, uplifting colors. Combine these with some citrus scents and you’ll have the energy for the new year to finally tackle your most daunting tasks.

Here’s to a fresh start, and a wonderful year!

You want to look your very best, but you don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on spa trips, expensive creams and lotions or other treatments. You’d like to do your beauty routine at home.

Good news: bathing is an inexpensive yet effective beauty treatment that will do wonders for your skin, your spirit, and your overall health. High quality bath salts contain nutrients and minerals that nourish your skin and boost your skin’s natural self-defense system, protecting against harmful effects of the sun, harsh weather conditions, and even aging. Your skin will look radiant and feel softer to the touch - without you having to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on expensive skincare. Bathing also carries other benefits that impact how you look - you’ll sleep better, your stress levels will go down, and you’ll feel healthier. Take baths regularly and you will see a big difference!

The days of going to a palatial bath house to socialize might be over, but convening in water is still popular, especially in the form of jacuzzis and hot tubs. Whether you're at a friend's house, soaking in the jacuzzi with friends over a beer, or at the gym after a long workout, there is etiquette to follow to ensure that everyone is comfortable and safe.

Here are some general tips and guidelines to keep in mind when you share the water with friends:

1) Rinse Your Swimsuit/Swim Trunks in Water: Rinse our your swim clothes in clean tap water before you enter the jacuzzi. This will prevent chemicals and bacteria from being introduced into the water. Also, leftover detergent can make the water foamy.
2) Before you turn up the heat, ask everyone if it's ok. Some people might be sensitive to the heat.
3) Same goes for the jets – be sure the water pressure is comfortable for everyone before you turn those knobs.
4) You can add scented bath salts to make it an even more pleasurable experience – just make sure everyone agrees on the fragrance.
5) Don't eat while soaking.
6) Be extra cautious while drinking that beer or cocktail in the jacuzzi – hot water can vastly increase the ef ects of alcohol.
7) Keep rough housing to a minimum. Terrible things can happen – hair can get tangled in drains and/or jets, and drowning is possible, despite the shallowness of the tub.
8) If you have a young child, be careful that he or she does not have to go to the bathroom before you take him or her into the hot tub with you.
9) Have fun!

You’ve probably heard it before. You tell a friend you took a nice, long relaxing bath, and her response is: “But when you take a bath, aren’t you just soaking in your own dirt?”

Let’s examine this argument for a minute. Chances are you’re not squeaky clean when you first step into the tub. You lie there and soak – for 15, 20 minutes. There’s a ring on the tub when you’re done. Ewww, gross.

But hold on - the ring on the edge of your tub is a good thing, and here’s why. Bathing is an incredible way to cleanse your skin – much more effective than showering. When you take a shower, you quickly rub some soap on your skin, rinse, and get out. Thing is, you’ve only washed the outermost layers of your skin. Bathing in warm water, preferably with bath salts, draws impurities from deep inside your pores, cleansing you on a much deeper level than a simple shower. The dirt around your tub is dirt that has left your body – dirt that probably wouldn’t come out after a quick shower.

The warm water opens up your pores. The water, enhanced with the minerals and nutrients in your bath salts, is able to seep into nooks and crannies in your skin that water from a shower won’t hit. Oil, soap residue, pollutants and impurities rise to the surface and are drawn out and are gone forever. To answer your question, all the gunk that has left your skin will not come back in. Once it’s out, it’s out – and down the drain for good.

At the moment, we’re pretty much surrounded by bad news. We turn on the TV and a news anchor is telling us our stocks have hit an all-time low. Turn the channel, and there is yet another negative political ad. Turn it once more, talking heads are telling us the horrific state of the global economy. You feel it is your duty to listen, to stay informed and be educated as to what’s going on. And undoubtably, you should - but not for hours upon hours. Balance is key.

So how do you achieve balance in your life? Chances are, you’re feeling stress about the current political and economic climate. While it’s good to stay “up” on the news, you should be taking care of yourself and taking a much-needed break fro the hype. You’re probably looking for an escape, and one that is inexpensive and won’t l break the bank. Solution: take a bath!

Instead of coming home from work and going straight to the couch, leave the remote on the coffee table and take a bath instead. You’ll feel energized and positive, something we all need. Taking a bath will allow you time to reflect on your day, take some quiet time for yourself and relax. You’ll get a better night sleep, your stress levels will decrease and you’ll gain some perspective.

Here are some steps you can take towards the perfect bath. Run some warm water and don’t forget to add bath salts. Natural bath salts (made from salts found in oceans around the world) contain an amazing variety of nutrients and minerals that will keep your body balanced and healthy from the inside out. The key is to find bath salts that have been left untreated, unwashed and are taken directly from their source to your home. At the San Francisco Bath Salt Company, our bath salts are always brought to you in their natural state, full of minerals and nutrients.

You can choose from an array of different bath salts to suit your needs, and the possibilities are endless. You can choose the color of your salts, and you can choose what fragrances, essential oils, and herbs are added to your bath salts. For instance, if you are feeling stress in your life, some blue bath salts infused with lavender will bring a you tranquility and relaxation. If you feel worn down and need energy, try yellow bath salts with citrus essential oils to invigorate you. Once your bath salts are immersed in water, their amazing healing properties will be released for you to soak in.

 Dim the lights, light a candle or two, and escape from this crazy world for a while. Make sure no radios or TVs are on in your house - this a time of complete silence and a time to get away from all the negativity crossing over the airwaves. Relaxing music is okay - just no talk radio! You can’t fix the world by worrying about it, and having a few extra moments to clear your mind might leave fertile ground for new ideas and perspectives. Who knows? After a good bath, maybe you can change the world.

Next time you have big plans - a wedding, a date with that special someone, a reunion or a party, take a bath before you go! You’ll arrive looking and feeling your very best, and you’ll enjoy other benefits that may surprise you.

The bigger the event, the bigger the stress; chances are, you’ve spent time planning and preparing, not to mention over-thinking. You hope you have a great time, and if you’re hosting, you hope everything works out perfectly and everyone else is happy. Taking a bath as part of your preparation will lower your blood pressure and give you time to be alone, to drift away and take a moment to escape.

The night before, you will toss and turn in anticipation, and may be unable to get the sleep you need to arrive the next day feeling your best - unless youtake a bath. Light some candles around the tub, pour in some soothing bath salts infused with lavender or another calming scent, and soak for 45 minutes before you go to sleep. You will still be excited about the next day - but you’ll fall into a long, pleasurable sleep and wake up feeling energized and renewed!

Bathing also helps you look your best. Your skin will be softer and smoother, you will be well-rested with a healthy glow. Now that you are feeling and looking your best, you’re sure to have a wonderful time!

That’s right - bath salts aren’t the only way to achieve baby-soft skin. Exfoliation, a popular spa treatment, involves sloughing off the skin’s outermost, dry, dead skin cells to reveal newer, softer skin underneath. There are a variety of tools out there that helps us do this: pumice stones (often for the feet), sea sponges, scrubs made of nuts, seeds, or (of course) salt crystals, and many more. But flesh-eating fish are becoming a popular addition to spa treatments and bathtubs around the world. Seriously.

The fish hired to do the job go by the name of Garra Rufa, and are also referred to as “nibble fish”, “reddish log sucker”, and “doctor fish”. These fish are mostly found in the waters of the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Syria, Iraq, and Turkey. What really sets these fish apart from others is their voracious appetite for dead skin - your dead skin. You get softer skin, he gets a nice big meal. Talk about a symbiotic relationship!

This exfoliating fish treatment is catching on all over the globe, but its roots lie in Asian and Turkish spas. This year, the first “fish spa” treatment in the United States opened up for business in Virginia - apparently this trend is catching on! The treatments take place in outdoor pools, which add to the benefits and pleasure. The fish are commonly used in pedicure treatments but can be used in bath water to exfoliate the entire body. A pedicure or bath using these little guys can cost anywhere from $35-$50 for a half hour. Proponents say the sensation of being nibbled on actually feels quite good, and people say it is an amazing treatment for psoriasis and other skin disorders. For some, the treatment offers nothing more than the promise of impeccably clean skin.

So how can it possibly feel good? For one thing, this hungry little fish is actually toothless - so “nibble” and “bite” aren’t really accurate terms for what they do. Interestingly, they only consume dry and dead areas of the skin - everything else is left alone, so you don’t have to worry about being eaten alive.

If you don’t feel like driving to Virginia, or the thought of being “nibbled” on by a bunch of fish spooks you, you can always try adding high quality bath salts to your tub instead - it’s a little easier, and a lot cheaper. While you take your bath, gently rub a handful of sea salts over your body to exfoliate your skin. You’ll be softer and smoother, and reap all the benefits of a bath with flesh-eating fish - without any flesh-eating fish.

When people think of taking a bath, they generally only think of taking one at night. Baths are extraordinarily relaxing and often make you feel sleepy, so it’s logical that we think of bathing before bedtime.

But did you know that bathing can also be invigorating, and even energizing? If you find yourself groping for your coffee in the morning and taking a quick shower only to show up at work tired, you should consider taking a bath before you go.

For an energizing bath, keep the water warm but not necessarily hot, and mix in some bath salts infused with essential oils from energizing sources. Orange, lime, tangerine, and ginger are all good choices. Color, believe it or not, is also important - choose a bright color such as yellow, orange red or even green to lift your spirits. You’ll save money on coffee, you’ll look radiant, and you’ll feel mentally sharp - so tomorrow, take your bath in the morning and start the day right!

 

Tri-City Voice Newspaper
Bathing in Success

By Brittney Hansen
Photos Courtesy of Lee Williamson

In this fast-paced, modern lifestyle that most of us live these days, the simple things in life are often overlooked. Schedules are filled with dozens of responsibilities, and getting ready for the day often means a quick douse in the shower and a meal on-the-go. Bathing was only for the younger years, when there was time for bubbles and toys. But if you ask Lee Williamson, founder and CEO of the San Francisco Bath Salt Company, we should all take time out of our week for a soothing bath, no matter what our age or what our to-do list says.

Lee Williamson moved from England to America nearly twenty years ago, where he eventually settled in the Silicon Valley. Because of his work, Williamson was forced to commute four hours each workday; long commutes make for sore bodies. It was during this time that he remembered relaxing childhood baths in England and on a visit to Pier 39, he spotted a woman selling scented, colored bath salts at a kiosk. The interesting thing was that there always seemed to be a crowd attracted to her bath products every time Lee went by. He put two and two together and realized that here was a great opportunity that he could not pass up. It was in the year 2002 that things really came together, and the San Francisco Bath Salt Company (SFBSC) was founded.

"We like to say that we're re-inventing the art of bathing," said Lee, a resident of Union City. "Bathing really is a lot better than taking a shower; it helps to draw impurities from the skin, and it's great for muscle aches and pains." When salt minerals and essential oils are added to the bath water, the benefits are even greater.

At SFBSC, dozens of different salt combinations can be mixed and matched, from amount and salt grain size, to colors and scents. Salts are gathered from locations all over the world, from the Himalayan Mountains to the Dead Sea; these salts are naturally packed with minerals that soothe, clean, and restore skin. When you use good-quality bath salts and minerals, it is like "you're bringing the ocean right into your bath," said Williamson. "We stay as natural as possible."

The bath salts are available in over sixty scents as varied as ginger, pear, and citrus crush, lavender, eucalyptus, and rose garden. Over a dozen colors are available as well, so there truly is a bath salt for everyone; whether it be a relaxing bath before bedtime to welcome sleep, or a soak to refresh and invigorate both mind and body.

Also available at the SF Bath Salt Company are scrubs, body washes, and lotions, plus many other bath and shower essentials. If you would like to see some displays of bath products, be sure to visit the SFBSC "outlet store" warehouse in Hayward.

The other way to view the many varieties of bath salts, body scrubs, and other fine products from SFBSC, is to visit their website at www.sfbsc.com. There you will find not only many great products and deals, but also great information such as the "Top 10 Reasons to Take a Bath," Customer Testimonials and FAQs, and "Tips for the Perfect Bath," so that the ultimate bathing experience can be achieved.

The San Francisco Bath Salt Company Warehouse
30997 Huntwood Ave., Suite 102, Hayward
Monday-Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(510) 477-9600
www.sfbsc.com

You’re a guy. Your morning ritual consists of a quick shower using only the basics: a bar of deodorant soap (Coast, anyone?) and a shaver. If it’s a special occasion, you may use aftershave. You’re out the door quickly and you pride yourself in taking less time to get ready than your female counterparts. But consider this: everyone, regardless of gender, benefits from having softer, healthier skin, a better night’s sleep, and a stronger libido - which can all be yours if you take regular baths. Bathing, particularly when using sea salts, delivers valuable nutrients and minerals to your skin that help protect and nourish it - making it softer, smoother, more supple, and able to defend against harsh elements. Bathing also lowers your blood pressure and has a wonderful calming effect, so bathing at night time is a great treatment for insomnia and other sleep disorders. And yes, bathing can actually increase your sex drive. The warm water and the invigorating effect of bath salts will increase your circulation - ‘nuff said. Not to mention, you’ll feel more relaxed, healthier, and smoother to the touch. Try taking a bath instead of that quick shower twice a week - you won’t regret it!

Even Martha Stewarts website is now recommending a good relaxing bath. See excerpt below from marthastewart.com

A bath is a quick and easy way to unwind. Ten to twenty minutes in the tub is a proven way to reduce tension, rejuvenate the body, and clear your head. Adding a fragrant oil or a sprinkling of salts can make for an even more peaceful environment. Here are some tips.

Calming Scents
Some aromas have particularly soothing effects. The best ones for overall relaxation are basil, grapefruit, pine, lavender, tangerine, rose geranium, chamomile, lemongrass, and orange. Use them in the form of essential oils or scented bath products.

The ideal water temperature for a tranquil soak should be between 90 and 104 degrees. Use these ingredients for added benefits: Bath salts (most of which are made from either sea or Epsom salts) can help to draw soreness out of muscles and joints. Pour in two to three cups of warm milk (basic powdered milk is fine, too); the lactic acid gently exfoliates dry skin. Treat yourself to a tub full of frothy bubbles, or toss in effervescent bath tablets -- they perfume the water while releasing skin-softening oils. For hydrating and smoothing the skin, use a few drops of oil or a bar of moisturizing soap that has a calming fragrance.

First Published: Winter 2004

San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 9, 2008 - "It's simple, affordable, and enjoyable and is rapidly gaining widespread popularity and attention: bathing in natural bath salts. Offering a wide range of natural healing and therapeutic benefits, many people are starting to spend more time in the bath to enjoy the benefits of a relaxing soak. Leading this new trend is the San Francisco Bath Salt Company, a Bay-Area based company who over the last 6 years has re-invented the forgotten art of bathing.

Our daily lives are becoming more fast-paced

“The benefits of bathing in sea salt are incredibly far-reaching,” says Lee Williamson, Founder and CEO of the San Francisco Bath Salt Company. “When you add sea salts to your bath, you are essentially bathing in the ocean, which has long been known to promote skin health and general well-being”. Williamson grew up in the UK, where bathing in sea salts was a part of his daily routine. It has been his mission to bring his appreciation and love for bathing to the United States.

Bathing has always been a popular way to decrease stress and soothe muscle aches and pains, but most people aren’t aware of the many other valuable benefits of bath salts. Individuals with common skin conditions such as psoriasis, dry skin, or acne are now turning to bathing as a natural, lower-cost alternative to expensive and often ineffective treatments.

Many cosmetic companies are now selling new lines of bath salt products designed to soften the skin, slow the aging process, decrease stress and even cure insomnia. The salts are harvested around the world, mainly from the Pacific Ocean, the Himalayan Mountains, and the Dead Sea. They can be sold plain or infused with a variety of herbs, fragrances and essential oils to increase the therapeutic effects. The San Francisco Bath Salt Company recently launched a new innovative “Spa Therapy” line of bath salts, which capitalizes on the many benefits of natural sea salts from around the World.

Established in 2002, The San Francisco Bath Salt Company, is a known leader in the bathing industry, and offers retail, bulk, and private label products. All manufacturing is done in California and their website www.sfbsc.com is the largest resource for bath salts in the world. “Our daily lives are becoming more fast-paced,” says Williamson, “and we need the benefits of bathing more than ever before. Bath salts are indeed becoming the newest trend in skin care and relaxation.”

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Do you live in the bay area and would like to learn how to make bath salts and body scrubs? Lori Nova at the Nova Studio holds montlhy classes and weekend camps specfically for those wishing to get into the bath salts business. Below is some information about one of her classes and you can also visit her on the web at the NOVA STUDIO

CLASS INFO:
Make Herbal Bath Salts, Salt and Sugar Body Scrubs
Do you like using luxurious bath products but wish they
didn't contain artificial ingredients and cost a small
fortune? Make your own 100% natural bath salts and
exfoliating salt/sugar scrubs in this fun, hands-on class.
Learn what bath salts are, what goes into them, and how you
can easily make them at home. Then, customize your salts
using pure essential oils for scent, dried herbs for
texture, and clays or other botanicals ingredients for
color. Next, make a wonderful salt/sugar body scrub that you
can use in the shower or bath to exfoliate dead skin cells
and soften your skin. Learn all about the different types,
sizes and textures of salt/sugar to use in scrubs, the
properties and shelf life of carrier oils, and how to use
natural antioxidants to extend the shelf-life of your
hand-crafted products. You’ll customize your scrub with your
favorite aromatherapy essential oil blend, exfoliating
agents, and herbs/clays for color. Take home handouts,
tested recipes, an 8-oz. bottle of bath salts and an 8-oz.
jar of exfoliating salt/sugar scrub, all made and
professionally packaged by you!

Announcing our new monthly prize drawing.

For February, March & April we will be conducting a prize drawing based on our customer e-mail list. If you're name is on our mailing list or you have purchased products from us you will be automatically entered into the drawing. First months drawing will be for $500 in the form of gift certificate and must be used through our website within 180 days of winning. Winner will be notified via e-mail.

Good luck and if you haven't yet signed up, click here.

Sincerely,

Lee Williamson

You’re ready for 2008, armed with a list of things you’d like to start doing, stop doing, and do better. You’ll actually use your gym membership; you’ll eat healthier; you’ll quit smoking/drinking/talking too much/being lazy.

None of that sounds like much fun, and by February, you may find yourself returning to your old ways.

But there is one healthy resolution you can make that is so enjoyable, you’re sure to keep it: take more baths!

The benefits of bathing extend much further than simple enjoyment - there are numerous health benefits you may not be aware of. Bathing in warm water can reduce your blood pressure, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed. When you add bath salts to the mix, the benefits are amazing. Sea water holds minerals and nutrients that are essential in your skin's ability to regenerate and heal, not to mention to simply function well on a day-to-day basis. When you add bath salts to your bath, you are in effect creating your very own sea water, and will reap many natural benefits of the ocean. The warm water causes your skin's pores to open, allowing healthy nutrients in the salts to be absorbed.

You can find bath salts that address your specific needs. There are salts designed to improve your skin’s health, elasticity and tone; some salts are known to draw impurities from your skin and detoxify you from the inside out; some bath salts are known to produce a calming, relaxing effect.

Think about your challenges, and create a bath that will help you live healthier and happier. Are you often stressed and anxious? Add some lavender or peppermint salts to your bath. Do you suffer from insomnia? Bathing by itself can treat insomnia by relaxing your muscles and your mind, and the right salts infused with essential oils can deliver and amazing nights’ sleep. If you’re concerned about toxins and pollution in the air (and perhaps your diet), take a bath with our Detox salts, formulated using Dead Sea salts.
If you're often tired and out of energy, soak in an energizing blend of citrus oils and herbs to perk you up. No matter what your needs, you can find the perfect bathing “recipe”!

Make a resolution to take at least one bath a week. Pick a day and a time to be alone, to relax, and treat yourself to a healthy, long, relaxing bath. Start the New Year right, with a resolution you'll be happy to keep!

Have you ever taken a bath but it just didn't relax you the way you thought it would? You still feel stressed, on edge, and now you are wishing you just took a quick shower instead! Well there can be many reasons for this, all of which are very easily and quickly fixable - maybe the lighting wasn't right, there was too much noise, the water wasn't quite hot enough, or you even forgot to bring a towel with you or left your bath salts in the bottom of the bathroom cabinet.

Well don't worry, we are here to help and we have the perfect solution and all the answers for you. Our new article "Time Out: Stop Working & Start Soaking" gives you the easy steps to take to ensure you have the perfect bathing experience. It's a great fun read and will definately help get you in the mood for a relaxing bath.

Click on the link below for the quick solution to the Perfect bath.
The Perfect Bath - "Time Out: Stop Working & Start Soaking"