BATH SALTS & SOAP RECIPES

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THIS IS FOR ALL THE BATH SALTS & SOAP RECIPES.

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OATMEAL MILK BATH

1/4 c. Oatmeal
½ c. Powdered milk
1 TB. Hazelnut oil
6 drops lavender oil

Put oats in muslin bag. Add the rest of the ingredients directly to
bath.

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FRUITY BATH SALTS

Date Posted: 11:11:46 07/23/03 Wed
Author: CrazyMe-Ma
Subject: Fruity Bath Salt Recipe

Hello Everyone,

I came across this recipe today & I thought I would share it with everyone. I have always been interested in making bath salts but haven't tried my hand at it yet. So if anyones does try this one Please let me know how it works out.

FRUITY BATH SALTS

3 qt. Epsom salt
3 envelopes unflavored Kool-Aid *(without sugar, any flavor of choice)
* If layering the bath salts, use three different flavors/colors
of drink mix, and mix 1 envelope of Kool-Aid to 1 quart
Epsom salt in each of three bowls. Alternate colored layers in a nice
container.
Otherwise use the same flavor Kool-Aid and mix into the Epsom salt.
Pour into a nice container.
Either seal with a cork or pour a layer of warm (not hot) paraffin on
top of each. Add a raffia bow for a nice gift.

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FRIENDSHIP OATMEAL BATH RECIPE

Date Posted: 21:04:29 02/19/04 Thu
Author: Donna L.
Subject: Oatmeal Bath?????

I have a graphic for Friendship Oatmeal Bath, but I can't find the ingredients that go in the envelope. Does anyone remember seeing this. I checked the board can't find it. Any help would really be appreciated. Thanks Donna L.

Replies:

[> Re: Oatmeal Bath????? -- rmha, 08:05:55 02/20/04 Fri [1]

Donna, is this what you are looking for?

1 cup of cornstarch
2 cups skim milk powder
½ cup baking soda
½ cup oatmeal

Mix all ingredients in a blender until the consistency of fine powder.

Add two or three tablespoons to your bath to soothe your soul and soften your skin.

[> Re: Oatmeal Bath????? -- Donna L., 21:33:54 02/20/04 Fri [1]

Thanks ladies, that is exactly what I was looking for, I saved the graphics to my files, but forgot to write the ingredients. I can't do 2 things at one time. I will try to send you ladies the graphics, by e-mail. I got them from shadow-graphics. Thanks again Donna L.

[> Re: Oatmeal Bath????? -- LittleBit, 23:18:59 02/20/04 Fri [1]

Would you mind sharing the web address to the graphic?

[> Re: Oatmeal Bath????? -- Donna L., 02:01:20 02/21/04 Sat [1]

Little Bit, I am not too good at computer stuff. I got the graphics from http://www.shadow-graphics.com/craftprintables.html. The envelope is located under crafts and gifts. It is about 3/4 of the way down the page on the right hand side. Hope this helps. If this doesn't work I can send it to you from my files. Good Luck Donna L.

[> Re: Oatmeal Bath????? -- Mary S, 07:06:32 02/23/04 Mon [1]

Re: oatmeal baths. DD just had her 12th birthday and had a 'Pamper Me' slumber party. The girls made hair turban wraps, bath salts, lip gloss, facial scrubs, cucumber masks and an oatmeal foot scrub. Oatmeal was ground to a fine powder, however, most rinsed in the pan they used and dumped it down the toilet. The other three rinsed in the tub. After 2 hours of fiddling with the pipes, my DH finally relieved the clog. Just beware. They did make a milk bath mixture in which there was no problem. Just a reminder to be careful.

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MENTAL CONFUSION BATH

6 drops each of
Melissa
lemon
4 drops bergamot
2 drops each of
lemongrass
lavender

Add to bath and soak 15 minutes.

Mental Confusion 2

4 drops rosewood
4 drops patchouli

Add to bath and soak 15 minutes.

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JASMINE AND ROSE BATH HERBS

1 oz. Rose buds (whole or cut)
½ oz. Each of
whole jasmine flower
whole heather flower
5 drops each
Patchouli
Rose absolute
7 drops jasmine

Mix dry ingredients in large jar. Once mixed add the oils, mixed in a
tsp. Of carrier oil and pour over herbs. Shake hard! Sit for 24 hours.
Put in muslin bag and toss in bath.

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SLEEP WELL BATH

4 drops chamomile
2 drops each of
lavender
marjoram
sandalwood

THE AHHH BATH

1 drop lavender
2 drops each of
geranium
ylang ylang
patchouli

SLIMMING BATH

3 drops petitgrain
2 drops grapefruit
2 drops lavender

RELAXING BATH

4 drops chamomile
3 drops lavender
3 drops ylang ylang

REJUVENATING BATH
4 drops lavender
3 drops peppermint

BATH FOR SUNBURN

8-10 drops of lavender
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup castor oil
Reviving Herbal Bath
1 tsp each of
dried basil
eucalyptus
peppermint

Put in a muslin bag and tie around tap with water running.

RELAXING BLEND

2 drops each of
clary sage
ylang ylang

EXTREMELY RELAXING (sleep inducing blend)
10 drops lavender
5 drops marjoram
2 drops ylang ylang
Before Bed Blend
4 drops ylang ylang
10 dropss lavender
3 drops petit grain

TONING BATH FOR MUSCLES & SKIN

4 drops lemongrass
4 drops lavender
1 drop juniper

BATH FOR TENSION

5 drops lavender
5 drops tangerine
3 drops geranium
3 drops chamomile

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EXOTIC BATH

10 drops sandalwood
5 drops orange

PRUIFYING BATH

2 drops lemon
3 drops peppermint
5 drops juniper

*Can add to sea salt if you wish...1/2 c. Salt and 1/4 c. Borax


ANTIBACTERIAL BATH

3 drops tea tree
2 drops eucalyptus
2 drops thyme
1 drop lemon
2 drops manuka


ANITVIRIAL BATH

3 drops each
tea tree
eucalyptus
lavender
1 drop thyme


DEODERIZING BATH

4 drops lavender
2 drops each
eucalyptus
tea tree
peppermint

RELAXING BATH

6 drops lavender
2 drops mandarin
1 drop marjoram
*This is also good as a calming massage oil... add to 1 oz. Base oil.

REJUVENATING BATH

½ c. Bath salt or 1 oz. Base oil
6 drops grapefruit
4 drops lemon
2 drops peppermint

OPTIMISM BATH

2 drops neroli
8 drops grapefruit

*Can also use this in a diffusor.

MILK BATH

1 c. Powdered milk
2-3 drops lavender

REFRESHING CITRUS BATH

1 tsp. Dried comfrey
1 tsp. Dried alfalfa
1 tsp dried parsley
fresh lemon peel
fresh orange peel

Put above into muslin bag. Tie under tap and let water flow through.
After tub is filled put bag in water and steep.

FAVORITE PERFUME BATH

Combine a few drops of your favorite perfume with 1 or 2 TB bath oil or
unscented baby oil.

REVIVING BATH OIL

4 TB almond oil
2 drops each of
rosemary (not for those with high blood pressure or epilepsy)
bergamot
lavender
eucalyptus
1 TB vodka

Mix above in tightly sealed jar and shake well every day for 1 week. Add
1 tsp to bath.

BATH FOR SUNBURN OR DRY SKIN

1 c. Of either apple cider vinegar or wine vinegar

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REVIVING HERBAL BATH

1 tsp each of
dried basil
eucalyptus
peppermint

Tie to tap and let water flow through.

BATH SALTS

1/4 c. Epsom
1/8 c. Soda
1/8 c. Sea salt
10 drops EO of your choice

Mix salts. Add 5 drops of EO and mix. Add rest of EO's. Store in
airtight container. Use 1/4 to ½ c. in bath.

HERBAL SALT BATH

½ c. Baking soda
1/4 c. Fine sea salt
1/4 c. ground oatmeal or baby oatmeal
15 drops each of
clary sage
marjoram
sandalwood
lavender

Add a 1 TB of blend to bath.

LAVENDER BATH SALT

1 c. Rock salt or sea salt
½ c. Epsom salt
2 TB baking soda
10 drops lavender
pigment for color
*1/2 tsp. of glycerin makes salts sparkle

**Can substitue essential oils of your choice in place of lavender.
Blend all except baking soda. Blend soda after other ingredients are
mixed. Add glycerine.

*Use 1/4 c. To ½ c. Per bath.

SEA SALTS BATH

2 c. Sea salt
2 tsp. Glycerin
15-20 drops essential oils
pigment for coloring

Put the salt in a large ziplock bag. Add the glycerine and knead the
bag. Add essential oils and knead again to disperse. Fill in glass jars
and label.

*Use 2 TB or a palm full in hot water.

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CITRUS BATH SALT

2 c. Sea salt
1/4 tsp. Glycerin
1/8 tsp. Pigment diluted in 1 tsp. Water
5 drops each of
lemon
bergamot
sweet orange
Mix well after each addition. Place on paper plate to dry. When dry
store in airtight container.

CHAMOMILE SEA SALT

½ c. Sea salt
½ c. Epsom
½ c. Fresh chamomile
1/4 c. Baking soda

Mix ingredients and add essential oil.

ORANGE SEA SALT

1 c. Sea salt
1 c. Baking soda
15 drops sweet orange

BIG BATCH OF SEA SALT

4 lb. Box epsom
1 lb. Baking soda
2-3 TB cornstarch (prevents caking)
your choice of fragrance oil

ANOTHER BIG BATCH OF SEA SALTS

5 lbs. Sea salt
1 oz. Vegetable glycerin
½ oz. Fragrance oil or essential oil
pigment

Combine glycerin with scent and pigment. Pour into salt and mix. Scoop
out with sea shells.

HERBAL BATH BAG

2 TB dried chamomile
2 TB dried rose petals
2 TB dried orange blossoms
1 coffee filter (large)
8*8 inch piece of lace fabric (if giving as gift)
ribbon

Combine the herbs in a bowl, stirring until well mixed. Spoon mixture
into coffee filter and secure closed with embroidery thread or ribbon.
Place filter in the center of the lace. Gather together the edges and
secure by typing and knotting the ribbon around it. Tie the ends of
ribbon in another knot at the top so that the ribbon forms a large loop
that can be hung from the bathtub water spout.
To use, hang the bag from the water spout and let it steep in warm bath
water.

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SCENTED BATH BAG

1 oz. Rolled oats
1 oz. Dried lavender
1 oz. Dried lemon balm or lemon verbena leaves
½ oz. Dried orange peel
½ oz. Dried lemon peel
2 dried bay leaves
2 dried rosemary sprigs
8 small muslin bags

In large bowl mix the oats, lavender and lemon balm. Using a mortar and
pestle, lightly crush the orange and lemon peel and bay leaves and add
to mixture in bowl. Break up the sprigs of rosemary and add to mixture.
Divide mixture between the 8 bags and fasten with string.
To use, hang the bags from the hot tap of running water. You can
continue to use the bag until fragrance is no longer evident.

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CHAMOMILE HERB BATH

1 TB each of
dried chamomile
lavender leaves
mint
cheesecloth or muslin

Place herbs in cloth. Hang from tap and when tub is full put in water.

TWILIGHT BATH

1 oz. Rose water
½ oz. Dried mint
pinch crushed clove

Put in bath sachet. Tie to tap and soak.

LAVENDER BATH BAG

1/4 c. Lavender buds
cheesecloth or muslin

Fill bag with lavender and place bag in bath.

ANISE BATH

1/4 c. Each of
jasmine tea
anise seeds
rose petals
mint leaves
2 C. Boiling water

Place into bath sachets and steep in boiling water for 10-15 minutes.
Add to bath water.

BASIC BUBBLE BATH

1 quart water
1 bar castille soap, shredded
2 oz. Glycerin
3 drops fragrance oil

Add castille soap to warm water. Mix until you have a liquid solution.
Add glycerin and mix. Add fragrance.

BATH SALTS

3 parts Epsom salts...........(1 4# box)
2 parts baking soda............( 1 1# box)
1 part borax ................( 1 cup borax)
food coloring or soap coloring
2 T EO (fruit ones or lavender smell great)

Mix thoroughly. ( I mixed in a zip lock bag.)
Lay out on paper lined cookie sheet for a day or so to dry out. Once dry
it shouldn't clump when you store in airtight container.

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BATH FIZZIES A LA IRIS EMILY

10 Tbsp baking soda
5 Tbsp cornstarch
5 Tbsp citric acid
5 droppers full FO or EO
2 Tbsp ~approx~ melted cocoa butter

(I added some almond oil to the melted cocoa butter to keep the cocoa butter in a liquid form when I added the oil to the dry ingredients)..I think you will be using a little more than 2 Tbsp
Get lumps out of soda & cornstarch either by sifting
or stirring down. Add dry ingredients together in food processor (I used a blender). Now the tricky
part...drizzle the oil into the dry ingredients in order
to "bind" the dry ingredients together. This is where
I also added my FO. As I used a blender Ireached a point where I took the mixture from the blender and put into a bowl. I continued to add oil and mixed with my fingers. You want a consistency where the mixture "starts" to cling together whenpressed together to form a ball. You won't get a ball that will hold together well, but shows the start of it. Now is time to pack into molds. I used Wilton candy molds and packed down very hard. I then put the molds into the freezer for about 2 hours. I then popped the fizzies out and put on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. I put the sheet into the oven set at 100 - 150 degrees and left for about 45 minutes. Let cool before touching. When I
took them out of the oven they were hard enough to pick up without crumbling. I left them on the cookie sheet to continue to harden. The detail of the molded fizzies is unbelieveable. You can see every line and design of those very small plastic candy molds. I used some of the pearlescent powder that came
from Walmart's M&P products (used violet)...added this while I was stirring the dry ingredients together. I also added some dark purple Wilton's edible glitter at the same time. I now have lovely pale violet (with specks of dark purple glitter), finely detailed bath fizzies sitting on my kitchen counter which smell wonderful. I wrapped some in purple saran wrap, took to work and gave out to my guinea pigs. About molds, try to avoid any that have shallow surface area...I used Wilton's rose molds...some of the rose designs have petal tips that are too weak to stand up to being handled. I must say that I'm impressed with how these
came out. I think that using melted cocoa butter that
starts to solidify and binds the dry ingredients
together is the key to this along with the packing
into molds. I never got an exact measure on the amount of oil I used but went by touch when mixing
with my fingers (I made two batches).

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CUCUMBER MOISTURE TREATMENT FOR BATH

1 c. Lard
1 cucumber
1 tsp. peppermint extract or lime essential oil

Melt lard over low heat. Wash the cucumber in hydrogen peroxide rinse to
remove impurities. Put cucumber in blender. Strain the juice into the
lard. Whisk well then remove from heat. When cool, chill it until all
the lard can be carefully lifted from the liquid underneath. Transfer
the liquid into a mason jar and add scent. Shake to mix.

Pour 1/4 c. Into bath water.

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CLEANSING BODY POLISHER WITH JOJOBA

1 cup fine sea salt
1/2 cup jojoba
1/2 cup liquid soap
1/2 tsp lavender essential oil or peppermint for footsies

I poured about 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over a bunch of grated
homemade soap. I stirred it and smushed it until it cooled off enough
to mush it with my hands. Then I poured it through one of those cone
shaped colanders (used for canning) with the petistal (sp?) that comes
to a point at the end. I pushed it through the strainer and then
strained it again, this time removing most of the remaining soap
particles. Then I measured ½ cup of the liquid to use in the Body
Polisher recipe. This one came out liquidy and would work best in a
plastic bottle with a flip top lid so you could pour it.


CLEANSING BODY POLISHER WITH OLIVE OIL (PEPPERMINT)

1 cup fine sea salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup melted Melt and Pour base
1/2 tsp. peppermint essential oil

This one I just mixed all together. It made a thick paste (when it set
up) that I put in a wide mouth jar to dip out with your fingers. I
think I would use this more as a foot scrub or a hand/body scrub, but
not on my face.