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Bath Bombs With Mango Butter

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, [...]

Sri Lankan Yellow Rice (Kaha Bath)

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), [...]

Relaxing Lavender Bath

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.

Mustard Bath

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 [...]

Lavender Bubble Bath

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.

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