Sunday, March 31, 2013

Easy DIY Spa Essentials


Relaxing- Home Made Bath Salts   

-Empty Jar with Lid (can re-use any glass jar, a mason jar)
-1 LB Epsom Salt (found in the $.88 section at Wal-Mart by the pharmacy counter)
-3 Drops Essential Oil (I prefer Lavender Oil because of its antibacterial, antibiotic properties)
-1 tsp Course Salt (I have Kosher Salt)

I always fill my jar(s) with the Epsom salt before beginning to make sure I use enough. Then empty your jars with the Epsom salt into a large container the will give you plenty of room to stir, add @ 1-2 tsp coarse salt & mix well (it will keep it from clumping together)Next, add your oils & stir well (that is what the spoon is for). 
As far as the coarse salt, I add 1 tsp per 1/2 pint jar.......

Keep in mind whatever container you use to mix will hold onto the smells from the oils, especially plastics. Note: that is why my funnel says "NOT for food use"


They make great gifts whether you make them ahead of time or need a last minute gift. I always put a nice washcloth in the bag with a small candle. This is also a great way to up-cycle glass.




Milk-Bath Powder

1 Cup   Powdered Milk
½ Cup  Finely ground old fashion oats
½ Cup  Baking soda
2 tsp    Cornstarch
1 tsp    Cream of tarter (found with the spices)
1 tsp    Cinnamon or chocolate powder or even cocoa powder (optional)

The original recipe said to combine everything in the food processor. 
You could even use a smaller chopper like the Magic Bullet to ground the powdered milk and oats. Then add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl & whisk it all together thoroughly.
--Each batch will make 12 ounces, which is three 4-ounce jars

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