Who said that wonderfully relaxing baths had to be full of chemicals? Homemade
bath products guarantee that you know the ingredients your bath products have in
them and save you on cost.Just remember that ingredients should all be organic
to keep from inadvertently exposing yourself to unwanted chemical pesticides,
fertilizers, and preservatives. Following are four decadent bath recipes you are
sure to enjoy!Relaxing Bubble Bath: This recipe can be changed to suit your
tastes or moods. Here we have used rose essential oil, but other essential oils
(or a blend) may be used instead. For example, peppermint oil will invigorate
you while the lavender tends to relax - just substitute your preferred oil in
place of the rose oil in the recipe. Mix all ingredients and store in an easy
pour container (a gallon jug is great). Pour a small amount in running bath
water.Ingredients8 cups (1/2 gallon) distilled water 8 oz (2 bars) castille
soap, grated moisturizer/softener that can be found in health food stores or on
the internet) 3/4 cup liquid glycerin (moisturizer/softener that can be found in
health food stores or on the internet) 1 1/2 teaspoons rose essential oil
(essential oils can be found in health food stores and on the internet, just be
sure that they are produced from organically produced base plants)Super
moisturizing Strawberry Delight: This is a great summertime bath because
strawberries are readily available. However, if you can get them in the winter,
this bath is an awesome pick me up from the wintertime blues and dry skin.
Between the castor oil and fresh cream, this bath is an excellent way to combat
dry skin, so substitution of essential oils or frozen strawberries in place of
fresh strawberries can be done if strawberries are not available.Essential oils
can be purchased at most heath food stores or on the internet, you just want to
be sure that they are produced from organically grown base plants. If you choose
to substitute essential oils for the strawberries, use the 2nd version of
ingredients listed below.Ingredients (1st version) 1 1/2 tablespoons castor oil
3/4 cup organic cream (heavy) 3/4 cup fresh organic strawberries 3 cups
distilled water Ingredients (2nd version) 1 1/2 tablespoons castor oil 1 1/4
cups organic cream (heavy) 1 teaspoon essential oil of your choice 3 1/2 cups
distilled water For either version, blend ingredients on high until smooth and
creamy. Place 1/2 of the mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate (use
within 1 week) and use the other 1/2 of the mixture immediately. All you have to
do now is pour the creamy mixture into running bath water, stir a bit, and
enjoy!Soothing Lavender Bath: This is a great bath for any season because of its
skin soothing qualities from the baking soda and oat flour ingredients. Both of
these are known for helping calm itch, therefore soothing irritated skin. In
summer, this means relief from insect bites and allergies, in the winter it
means relief from dry, winter skin. This bath is also helpful for soothing
chicken pox and measles. This bath is easily used when stored in an airtight
cereal container. Ingredients 1 cup baking soda 1 1/2 cups organic lavender,
dried and crushed (found in health food stores or on the internet) 3 cups
organic oat flour ((found in health food stores) Mix ingredients in a large bowl
until all ingredients are thoroughly dispersed and store mixture in airtight
cereal container. Use 1/2 to 1 cup in bathwater, depending on bathtub size. For
added relaxation, add 1 teaspoon lavender essential oil to your bath along with
this mixture. Vanilla Delight Bath Cookies: These will smell terrific and the
ingredients are not harmful, but you will not want to eat them, trust us on this
one! Dissolve 2 or 3 of them in your bath water for a delightfully relaxing
experience. Ingredients 1 cup baking soda 1 1/4 cup cornstarch 4 large eggs 4
cups sea salt (finely ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons pure organic vanilla extract 3
tablespoons organic vegetable oil 2 teaspoons organic vitamin E oil You will be
making these like most cookies. Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees
Fahrenheit. Mix all ingredients, forming a very stiff dough. Rolls into 1 inch
balls and place on a non-greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until
golden brown (about 10 or 12 minutes). Cool completely before removing from
cookie sheet. Store your organic bath cookies in Mason Jars (canning jars).About
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