Almond-Vanilla Soap Yields 1 bar.
1/3 cup whole almonds 1 (4 ounce) bar Castile soap 1/4 cup distilled water 1 tablespoon almond oil 1/8 teaspoon vanilla essential oil Grind the almonds to a fine powder in a food processor and set aside. Shred the soap and set aside. In a heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer; Remove the pan from the heat and add the almond powder, almond oil and vanilla fragrance oil, stirring until well blended. Spoon the soap into a mold and let set for five hours or until hardened.
Bedtime Bath Mixture
This will help you unwind and relax after a stressful day
. 2 drops rose geranium oil 2 drops lavender oil 2 drops chamomile oil
Mix the oils into a warm bath and soak for at least 15 minutes.
Sea Salt Rub (rough skin slougher)
4 cups kosher or sea salt 6 ounces water 2 ounces almond oil
Mix well. After wetting entire body in tub or shower, gently rub handsful of the salt mixture all over, starting with the feet and working up. Use firm, vertical strokes or a circular motion. Rinse body and repeat the massaging process with a loofah lathered with grainy soap. Rinse again. Your skin will feel smooth and clean.
Potpourri Bath Oil
This oil floats and will cling to your skin as you get out of the bath water.
6 tablespoons apricot kernel oil (persic) 2 teaspoons liquid lecithin 1 teaspoon orange extract 1 teaspoon brandy extract 4 teaspoons rose extract
Shake all the ingredients together in a 10-ounce bottle. Shake before using
Pine Forest Footbath
1 cup fresh herbs* 2 cups hot water 1/2 cup salt * Rosemary, thyme, marjoram and pine needles
Steep herbs with salt in hot water. Strain into footbath. Add more hot water. Massage feet with more pine needles.
Peppermint Bath Salts
1/2 cup Epsom salt 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil* 1 drop red food color (optional)
Grind salt to fine powder and pour into bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Stir. Let dry overnight. Store in sealed jar. Makes 4 ounces. To use, add 1 tablespoon to bath water. * for lemon, use lemon oil and yellow food color
Rosewater and Toner
During the feasts of Roman Emperor Nero, guests lounged on pillows stuffed with rose petals, gazed upon fountains which flung up rose water, bathed in marble-lined pools.... filled with rose-perfumed waters, quaffed rose wine and indulged in rose pudding for dessert!
Gather about 2 lbs. of scented petals before they fall....the fresher, the better! The actual ratio of roses to water, depends on the color and fragrance desired. You can start with about 2 cups of rose petals firmly packed to a litre of water. Place in an enamel saucepan or preferably earthenware pan. Cover with cold soft water (preferably rainwater, or bottled water). Bring almost to a boil. Let cool. Strain. Be careful not to scorch. Red roses cause the water to turn a pale pink. Other color roses turn the water, a brownish yellow muddy color. The water will remain scented for a good two days. Refrigerated, it lasts longer!
Rose Water Toner (May be used as Spritzer)
3/4 cup Rose Water 6 drops Glycerine 2/3 cups Witch Hazel
Just blend and shake well.
Oatmeal Rose and Honey Facial
1/8 C. rose petals, torn up 1/3 C. oatmeal, finely ground 4 t. honey 1 tsp. rose water
Mix together rose petals, oatmeal and honey until will mixed. Blend in 1 teaspoon of rose water. Apply to freshly cleansed face and relax for 1/2 hour. Remove with warm water and enjoy the difference!
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