Lavender Sleep Soak

Lavender is the classic bedtime scent for a reason: it is soft, familiar and it never shouts. We keep the buds whole so the jar looks the way it smells, and we keep the scent light so it suits a long soak rather than a quick one.

Each jar holds roughly eight baths at a generous scoop. If you like the scent stronger, use two scoops and let them dissolve under the running tap.

• Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt)
• Sea salt
• Dried lavender buds
• Lavender essential oil

1. Run a warm bath and add one heaping scoop (about 1/3 cup) under the tap.
2. Swirl until the salts dissolve. The buds will float, which is part of the charm.
3. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse the tub so no buds reach the drain.

Use a drain cover or a muslin bag if you would rather keep the buds out of the drain. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. If you have a skin condition or are pregnant, check with your doctor before using bath products.