Why we love it: This Epsom salt bath recipe hits your sore spots in all the right ways. Adding Epsom salt to your bath raises levels of magnesium, which is a natural stress-reducer and energy-booster (and athletes swear by it). According to Neka Pasquale, licensed acupuncturist, certified Chinese nutritionist and founder of Urban Remedy, a line of good-for-you snacks and meals delivered to your door, adding vinegar to your bath balances your body's pH levels, thanks to its alkalizing properties.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup aluminum-free baking powder
1/4 cup Epsom salts
1/4 cup cider vinegar
12 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)

Directions: To make your bath, fill the tub with the hottest water you stand. Add salt, baking soda, Epsom salts and vinegar, and swirl the water around to dissolve all of the granules and evenly distribute the vinegar. Add your fragrance drops under running water. Soak in the tub for 20 minutes.

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Why we love it: This simple soak utilizes just two ingredients — chamomile and mint — and can be made for around $2 per bath. Plus, chamomile has been clinically proven to fight anxiety and clinical depression, according to one recent study. It's also a skin-soothing superstar — it's an ingredient in many acne, psoriasis and eczema treatments.

Ingredients:
6 bags chamomile tea or 6 tablespoons loose chamomile tea
1/4 cup mint leaves, de-stemmed
1 clean sock or coffee filter
1 rubber band

Directions:
If using tea bags, cut bags open and pour the contents into sock or coffee filter. Add mint leaves, and secure "sachet" (the sock or coffee filter) with rubber band. Toss in the tub and run a hot bath. Soak for at least 15 minutes.

Source: Homemade Beauty: 150 Simple Beauty Recipes Made From All-Natural Ingredients by Annie Strole. © 2014 by Annie Strole. A Perigee Book, Penguin Group USA, A Penguin Random House Company.

Why we love it: Contrary to popular myth, chocolate is not bad for your skin. In fact, cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants that can reverse free radical damage — the sneaky reason behind your wrinkles. Plus, this cocoa concoction is more than just an anti-ager; it'll also put you on the fast track to your happy place. Scientists suggest that just smelling chocolate activates the pleasure center of the brain. Meanwhile, oats, a common ingredient in many moisturizers, soothe irritated or dry skin.

Ingredients:
1 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup ground oats
Directions:
Add ingredients to a hot bath and stir to distribute. Soak for at least 20 minutes. After soaking, rinse thoroughly.

Source: Homemade Beauty: 150 Simple Beauty Recipes Made From All-Natural Ingredients by Annie Strole. © 2014 by Annie Strole. A Perigee Book, Penguin Group USA, A Penguin Random House Company.

Why we love it: Warm vanilla and invigorating eucalyptus do more than just stimulate your sense of smell -- they also act as an anti-inflammatory and moisturizer. Eucalyptus oil, a natural germicide, has been used to treat wounds for centuries, while the scent of vanilla has been proven to stimulate production of serotonin and endorphins, the hormones behind feelings of satisfaction and happiness.

Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
8 drops vanilla in jojoba oil

Directions:
Add the Epsom salt, baking soda and essential oils to a large sealable plastic bag. Seal the bag closed and use your hands to massage the contents so they mix thouroughly. Transfer from the plastic bag to a glass container with a lid. Use one spoonful per bath.

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Why we love it: This three-ingredient soak will not only leave your skin smelling sweet; it also exfoliates and moisturizes. Whole milk contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which help to tone and tight skin. Honey, a natural antiseptic, clears pores without drying out skin.

Ingredients:
1 cup whole milk
1 cup honey
20 drops of rose essential oil

Directions: Pour ingredients into a warm to hot bath, depending on your preference and soak for 15-20 minutes. This soak is just as beneficial for your hair, so don't forget to dip your hair while you soak.