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INGREDIENTS
Dry Ingredients
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup epsom salts (or sea salts)
1/4 cup powdered milk
2 tablespoons borax (optional)
Wet Ingredients
2 1/2 tablespoons butter (mango)
3/4 teaspoon water
1-2 teaspoon essential oils
DIRECTIONS
To make bath bombs successfully, have ingredients ready to mix. Choose your moulds carefully and have, at least, 2 molds ready for filling. Read the instructions first so you know what you are doing. Carefully measure out the wet ingredients (if you have too much, [...]
INGREDIENTS
3 cups long grain rice
4 tablespoons ghee
2 medium onions , finely sliced
6 cloves
20 black peppercorns
12 cardamom pods , bruised
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
12 curry leaves
1 stalk dried lemon grass
5 cups coconut milk (approx)
DIRECTIONS
Wash rice and drain thoroughly.
Heat ghee in a large saucepan, add onion and fry until it begins to turn golden brown.
Add cloves, peppercorns,cardamom pods, turmeric, salt, curry leaves and lemon grass.
Add rice and fry, stirring constantly (ensure each grain is coated), [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 cup dried lavender flowers
2 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup baking soda
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until a fine, smooth powder is achieved (should be about the consistancy of whole wheat flour).
Pour into a clean, airtight container.
To use: Pour 1/2 cup into the bath as you fill the tub.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup baking soda
2 tablespoons mustard powder
2 drops rosemary essential oils
2 drops eucalyptus oilor tea tree oil
DIRECTIONS
Stir together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container.
To use in a bath: Add 1/4 cup to the bath under running water.After the bath, dress warmly until your pores are closed as the mustard will open them.
For a footbath: Add 2 Tbs to a basin of hot [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch lavender
1 (24ounce)bottle clear shampoo
5 drops lavender oil
DIRECTIONS
Place lavender flower heads downward in a jar. Cut stems to fit.
Add the shampoo and the oil.
Close the jar and place on a sunny windowsill for 2-3 weeks, shaking occasionally.
Strain liquid and rebottle.
Use 1 tablespoon in bath.