Bubble Bath

Honey-Vanilla Bean Foam

For this luxurious lather, you will need:

·       1 Cup of sweet almond oil (or failing that, try sesame oil or light olive oil)

·       ½ Cup of honey

·       ½ Cup of liquid soap (preferably baby castile soap)

·       1 Tbsp. of vanilla extract

To make this bubble bath:

Measure and put oil in a bowl. Blend in the other three ingredients and stir until fully mixed. Pour into a plastic or glass bottle. Shake gently before using.

(Makes: 4 Bubble Baths)

Relaxation Revelry Bubble Bath

For this sleep-inducing soak, you will need:

·       6 drops of lavender oil

·       3 drops of patchouli oil

·       1 quart of distilled water

·       1 bar (4 oz.) of baby castile soap

·       4 oz. of liquid glycerin

To make this bubble bath:

As with the above bubble bath, simply combine all of the ingredients together and store in a glass or plastic jar with a tight-fitted lid.

(Makes: Maximum of 2 bubble baths)

The Cold and Flu Bubble Bath

This bubble bath is perfect for those with a congested chest and sore throat. To create this fantastic decongestant, you will need:

·       6 drops eucalyptus oil

·       3 drops peppermint oil

·       3 drops of spearmint oil

·       1 quart of distilled water

·       1 bar (4 oz.) of baby castile soap

·       4 oz. of liquid glycerin

To make this bubble bath:

Add the water, soap and the glycerin together and mix. Once done, add the essential oils to the mixture.

(Makes: Maximum 2 bubble baths)

Bath Bomb II

Ingredients

To make them you will need:

•          1 cup of cornstarch

•          1 cup of citric acid

•          2 cups of baking soda

•          1/2 cup of Epsom salt

•          1/2 cup of sea salt

•          2 tsp. of distilled water

•          1/2 tsp. of borax

•          1-2 tsp. of essential oil or fragrance oil

•          2 tbsp of light oil

You may also want to add a few drops of a soap safe dye colorant

Bath Bomb Supplies

You will also need:

•          a big mixing bowl

•          a whisk or mixer with a whisk attachment

•          several measuring cups and spoons

•          something to mix the wet phase in

•          a sieve or sifter

•          a spoon or two

•          a spray bottle with distilled water in it

•          a mold for the bath bombs

You will need a cookie sheet with paper towels for the bombs to dry on.

Mix the Bath Bomb Dry Ingredients

Sift all of your dry ingredients into your mixing bowl and stir them well to make sure they are blended well and no clumps remain.

Add the Bath Bomb Wet Ingredients

For the wet phase, put the water into your squirt bottle and add the borax. Be sure to add the borax before you add the other ingredients. If you are using a liquid colorant, add your colorant to the water/borax mixture. Add the fragrance or essential oil and your light vegetable oil. Shake well so that the whole mixture becomes emulsified.

With your whisk in hand, squirt a few drops of the oil/water/borax mixture into the center of the dry ingredients. It is going to immediately start to fizz. Start mixing right away with the whisk. This stops the fizzing by incorporating the liquid into the rest of the dry ingredients.

Test the Bath Bomb Consistency

It is now time to test the mixture. The desired consistency is kind of like wet sand- just barely wet enough to stick together. Pick up a half handful of the mix and squeeze it together. Does it clump into a ball? Or more important, does it remain clumped? If so, great, you can begin molding. If they are still too dry, use your spray bottle of water to add just a bit more water.

Mold the Bath Bombs

The most popular mold seems to be ball-shape. I am using a clear, plastic, two-piece Christmas ornament here. Overfill each half with the mixture, and press them together firmly. You want the edges of the mold to just barely come together while getting a really good pack on the mixture inside. Let the molded ball sit for a minute or two. Then tap the side of the ball firmly with a tablespoon. The side of the mold should gently lift off.

Repeat on the other side. Even with your mixture perfectly balanced, you will occasionally get a ball that will crumble or be flowed or broken. No problem. Just crushes it up, put it back into the bowl and remold it.

Dry the Bath Bombs

Gently lay the tablets or balls onto a paper towel lined cookie sheet or plate. At this point, they will still be a little bit soft, but after drying overnight they will be really hard and ready for the bathtub!

Manly Deodorant

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cocoa butter
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon shea butter
1 tablespoon beeswax
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon bentonite clay
1 capsule probiotic powder
1/4 tsp. vitamin E oil
15 drops essential oils of choice

Directions:

1. In a double boiler, or small pot, melt cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax over low heat.

2. Remove pot from heat — allow mixture to cool slightly – then add arrowroot powder, baking soda, and bentonite clay.

3. Mix with wire whisk or chopsticks until all powders are dissolved and well combined.

4. Add vitamin E oil and essential oils.

5. Allow mixture to cool in pan. Once it is cooled and the consistency of pudding, open the capsule of probiotics and add powder to mixture. Stir quickly to combine.

6. Store in a deodorant container. Place in refrigerator to cool and harden. After this, product may be stored on counter. This recipe will fill container and last for about 3-4 months. 

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RENEGADE RELAXING BATH SALTS

Bath Salts Recipe:

You still need to relax if your a renegade....try this one...ahhhhhh bliss

Ingredients:

·       1/2 cup Epsom Salts

·       1/2 cup Dead Sea Salts (where to buy Dead Sea Salts)

·       2 tsp Baking soda

·       8-10 drops Frankincense essential oil (where to buy)

·       8-10 drops Lavender essential oil (where to buy)

Directions:

In a bowl, mix all ingredients together. Add the full one cup batch of bath salts to a warm bath. It’s that simple!

If you want more bath salts for later, you can easily double or triple or quadruple the recipe. Just store in a lidded glass jar and measure out a cup at a time.

For a foot soak, dissolve 1/2 cup of the bath salts in a shallow bowl of warm water and soak your feet until the water cools.

And finally, to really reap the health benefits of the mineral-rich bath, do not bathe with soap immediately after. You’ll just be washing off these important nutrients before they’ve been fully absorbed by your skin. Instead, just soak for 15-20 minutes, rinse with water, and get out of the tub. Save the soapy bath for a different night.

Source: Food Renegade