Bath Salts
2 parts Epsom Salts
1 part Baking Soda (I bought an ENORMOUS bag at Costco for $3)
essential oils (some of my favorites are lavender, chamomile, sweet orange, peppermint, cinnamon)
In a bowl, mix salts and baking soda together. Add 20-30 drops of essential oils and mix with a whisk until the drops are dissolved. Funnel into a reused glass jar or BPA-free plastic containers.
I am currently getting over shingles which is a grown-up version of chicken pox. My spots itch terribly and all I wanted to do was take a bath but I didn't have any soothing gels or bubbles. I knew that oatmeal had soothing properties so I made this concoction. SO much cheaper than the commercial variety.
Oatmeal Soak
1 cup Oatmeal
Food Processor
Chop oatmeal in food processor until it looks like dust. Spoon into a jar and use about 1/3-1/2 cup into the tub. While water is running, use your hand to stir the bath.
I read this scrub recipe in a magazine and have adapted it since then. I make this and put it in a BPA-free container. If you haven't used coconut oil before, it is truly wonderful...it is solid at room temperature but then melts when heated. I just use a spatula to coax it into a measuring cup. The oil feels amazing on your skin afterwards...it may feel a bit oily but your skin will quickly absorb it.
Coconut Brown Sugar Scrub
1 part Coconut Oil
1 part Brown Sugar
In a mixing bowl, use a fork to combine the coconut oil and brown sugar until well-combined. Use in the shower, bath or sink but be careful afterwards...oil gets a bit slippery. :)
I am currently getting over shingles which is a grown-up version of chicken pox. My spots itch terribly and all I wanted to do was take a bath but I didn't have any soothing gels or bubbles. I knew that oatmeal had soothing properties so I made this concoction. SO much cheaper than the commercial variety.
Oatmeal Soak
1 cup Oatmeal
Food Processor
Chop oatmeal in food processor until it looks like dust. Spoon into a jar and use about 1/3-1/2 cup into the tub. While water is running, use your hand to stir the bath.
I read this scrub recipe in a magazine and have adapted it since then. I make this and put it in a BPA-free container. If you haven't used coconut oil before, it is truly wonderful...it is solid at room temperature but then melts when heated. I just use a spatula to coax it into a measuring cup. The oil feels amazing on your skin afterwards...it may feel a bit oily but your skin will quickly absorb it.
Coconut Brown Sugar Scrub
1 part Coconut Oil
1 part Brown Sugar
In a mixing bowl, use a fork to combine the coconut oil and brown sugar until well-combined. Use in the shower, bath or sink but be careful afterwards...oil gets a bit slippery. :)
Nowadays I have NO need (or desire) to go to any of those over-priced bath and body stores. These recipes and a bottle of Dr. Bronner's soap keep my skin soft, smooth and chemical-free.
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