Rejuvenating Orange Salt BathThis is a very easy way to make a homemade equivalent of orange bath salts. All you need are the cleaned peels from 2 large oranges, half a cup of epsom salt, and a laundry bag. Throw them in your bath and you're set. The yummy orange scent is a stress zapper and also targets aches in your body.
Cupboard Bath SaltsGreat for Grandma presents!
Homemade Colored Bath SaltsI use 3 cups of Epsom salts. Place one cup in three separate bowls. Use 15 drops of food colouring in each bowl; leave one white, also. This can be done in a jar with a lid. Use green and red colouring.
Bath Soak For Sore MusclesSafe, all natural bath soak is easy to make and relaxes your tired sore muscles. Take 2 cups of Epsom salts and 2 cups of baking soda, mix together well and add 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil or a combination of oils.
Make Your Own Bath SaltsAll you need is 1/4 cup Epsom salts and 1/4 cup sea, kosher, or rock salt stirred together in a glass bowl for one unscented bath soak Of course, you can mix up oodles of extra to place in glass jars with tight fitting lids.
Invigorating Ginger BathHere's a really nice mild, yet invigorating, mixture enough for one soak in the bathtub that serves as a wonderful circulation stimulant. Oh, and the baking soda as an ingredient aids in detox of the body too!
Rose Floral Bath BombIn a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and the olive oil until it is the consistency of pastry dough. Add the fragrance oil, mix until evenly distributed.
Oatmeal Milk BathCombine all ingredients in a blender until mixed. Keep in a glass jar with a lid. Add 1/2 cup to hot bath water.
Inexpensive Relaxing BathSummer is coming, and, in most areas, hot, humid weather. To make your bath water feel silky and, somehow, cooler, add a small handful of baking soda as you run the water. You will feel cooler and more refreshed for hours, and your skin will feel silky soft.
Scented Milk BathMix all the ingredients but the oils together into a glass bowl. Drop the oils in and work it together with a large wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Pour into a container.
Bath Potpourri BagsFor each bag, combine equal parts dried chamomile, mint, and lavender. If you don't have access to muslin tea bags, cut squares of muslin and tie with jute or kite rope. Toss 1 or 2 bags into warm bath.
Aphrodite Ocean BathMy daughters went to some sort of party (the pocketbook kind) and spent almost 50 dollars for this! I just stared at them.
Minty Fresh Herb BathMix ingredients together then place in a mesh bag such as cheesecloth. Place under hot running bath water. Sit back and enjoy.
Sparkling Bath SaltsMaking bath salts is not only easy, but it's super fun and something your whole family will enjoy doing together. To make the recipe, just mix all ingredients in a large glass bowl, then store in an attractive covered container.
Love Potion Bubble BathThis bubble bath will put you in a romantic mood. All of the ingredients are considered known aphrodisiacs - so look out!
Lilac Bubble BathThis is a great gift idea!
Lavender Bubble BathTo make lavender bubble bath, you'll need: 1 bunch lavender, 1 large bottle clear organic shampoo, 5 drops oil of lavender, and a clean wide-neck jar with screw top. Place lavender head down in the jar.
Basic Bath OilTo make a basic bath oil, you'll need 2 ounces carrier oil such as sweet almond and 15-20 drops of your own blend of essential oils.
Lemon Rose Bath SplashGreat gift! I give this to brides at the shower.
Homemade Bath Oil BeadsMakes 10 beads. Combine the dried milk, flour, and borax in a bowl. Using a fork, stir until well mixed. Add the rose water, mineral oil, rose fragrance oil, and food coloring (if desired).
Spa Bath SaltsHere is a bath salt I made. So relaxing and also great for gifts. Mix salts in a bowl, then add essential oils and food coloring (start with 8 drops or so and add more as needed).
Homemade Exfoliating Body ScrubPour 1/4 cup table salt in a bowl and add enough body wash or shampoo to make a paste. Use as a foot and body scrub. Don't use this on your face, as the salt is too harsh.
Homemade Creamy Bath and Body WashThis is something I came up with a few weeks ago and I love it! Very frugal, costs about 25 cents to make and it goes a long way. Great for large families who go through too much shower gel.
Use Baby Oil Instead of Bath OilDry skin season is here. My skin tends to get extremely dry and use to crack. I use to use Skin So Soft (Avon) bath oil to help, but I found that I can get the same results using a couple drop of baby oil in my bath water.
Super Frothy Body WashI like this because it works just as good as the fancy stuff and the ingredients are super cheap.
Frugal Bath TipsTo scent your bath water, add the last bit of your perfume, even if it is dried up and cannot be worn anymore. You can even float the empty bottle in the bath water!
Stretch Bath Salts With Baking SodaDo you love your bath salt, but it is never enough, and it costs too much to continually replace? You can mix your current bath salts with equal amounts of baking soda to give you more and it also softens the water even more for you.
Luxury Salt Glow (Scrub)This is the easiest scrub recipe around and probably the best. I've made lots of different scrubs and tested many recipes but always come back to the basic one because it works best. Makes incredible gifts!
Scented Bath VinegarFill the jar half full of chopped herbs or flowers. Heat the cider vinegar and the water to just below the boiling point. Pour this mixture over the chopped scent in the jar. Cover the jar and allow the mixture to sit for at least twelve hours.
