Homemade bath salt is the perfect gift for many different occasions. It's easy and inexpensive to make, plus it's always appreciated by the recipient. There's just something about homemade gifts that speaks more to the recipient than any store-bought item could.

But if you need more convincing to start your own homemade bath salt, there's plenty more to this argument.

When it comes to gift-giving, homemade bath salt is extremely versatile. Possible reasons for giving homemade bath salt include: baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, Christmas, Hanukah, other religious holidays, anniversaries, moving gifts, romantic gifts, friend gifts, celebrations, graduations, Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, etc.

With so many difference gift giving possibilities, you may find yourself making large containers of homemade bath salt and keeping it on hand for any last-minute gifts.

Homemade bath salt is also a great way to personalize a gift. Because you're choosing the various ingredients as well as the presentation, you can create a gift that shows how much you care without it being a lot of work.

For example, a baby shower gift of homemade bath salt might be for mom, but that's no reason not to put the salt into a jar and then tie a rattle or pacifier to the outside. Or a wedding shower gift can include a lovely basket or a spa gift certificate.

A lot of people don't realize that homemade bath salt is also very healthy for the body as well as the overall mind. Because bath salt helps the body to release toxins into the water, the user can feel refreshed and relaxed.

And without the added chemicals that are found in store bought brands, homemade bath salt can be even more nourishing to the body. You don't have to add any ingredients that might cause a reaction in the recipient, nor do you have to add any coloring that they might sensitive to.

Homemade bath salt makes for a love way to greet guests that might be staying with you for a while. By placing a simple bottle of homemade bath salt on a guest towel with a note about how to use it, guests will feel like they are being pampered as well as being a special guest. And even if they don't use it, they can bring it home as a special reminder of their stay with you.

The personalization of homemade bath salt goes beyond the occasion as well as the packaging. By including a note about the reasons why certain ingredients were chosen, the recipient can feel like they are genuinely cared for and appreciated.

Which mom doesn't think that she needs homemade bath salt with relaxing herbs and fragrances? Or perhaps they want to feel rejuvenated once in a while (when they actually get to spend a night with their spouse - alone!).

And of course, homemade bath salt is simple to make with a few ingredients and a long afternoon. It's doesn't need to be intricate or overly complicated in order to fulfill its purpose. With a few herbs and a few drops of essential oils, the homemade bath salt can be ready to prepare and give to that special someone.

Homemade bath salt is the adult equivalent of making a gift for someone for an occasion, but with a lot more style and class. This is a gift that shows that you care about the person's health and well-being, without having to spend a lot of time or money. And the best part? If the person enjoys the homemade bath salt that they received, you can always help them refill their jar.

Rachel Huston of http://www.makebathsalts.com is author of 'The Comprehensive Guide to Handcrafted Bath Salts' and has taught thousands of people how to make homemade bath salts.