Yeah! Another cool beauty recipe to try out! Last week I shared the Lavender Scalp Treatment. What did you think? How did it feel? Feel free to leave a comment.
This week I want to share my own recipe (well, not really my recipe), but a tweaked recipe that I’ve been using for myself a couple of years ago! I decided to name it “Ann’s Vanilla Bath Soak”.
What you need:
A big container or jar that has a lid and will keep out moisture
Sea Salt
Baking Soda
Vanilla Essential Oil (or any essential oil if you don’t like or want vanilla)
(Vanilla Essential oil is very expensive–$20-25 for good quality oil)
Preparation:
I always make enough for two batches at a time (meaning for two baths), but feel free to make as many batches as you want (as long as it fits in your jar).
I use a glass jar, but feel free to use anything that has a lid and will keep the moisture out of it. Make sure you work with dry hands, dry spoons and dry containers when mixing. If you don’t, you’ll be using a sharp object to “dig” out the mixture into your bath (unless that is what you want to do!).
I fill half the container or jar with baking soda and the rest of the jar with sea salt, leaving a little bit of room at the top to be able to “shake” the ingredients together. Shake the container (up and down, rolling it around in your hands to mix the ingredients). DO NOT put the essential oil into the container.
Store the container away from the bathroom in a cupboard somewhere. If you leave it in the bathroom it may become damp and cause the mixture to harden inside the container.
When you are ready for your bath, pour approximately 1-2 cups into the bath. This really depends on how much you want. You’ll have to experiment to see how this makes your skin feel. If you put the hot water on first after you pour in the dry ingredients it will help soften the ingredients quicker. You may have to stir it a bit with your feet or arms to get it to move around a bit. As the water is still running, pour in three drops of Vanilla essential oil into the bathtub. You’ll smell the aroma, and if you’re like me, you’ll be in heaven!!
Feel free to substitute other oils instead of vanilla. Lavender is a relaxing oil, peppermint is an invigorating oil, eucalyptus oil will help with congestion and sinus issues, etc.
The very last step is to step into the tub (if you haven’t already done so!) and enjoy a luxuriating time for yourself. You won’t see any nice little bubbles in your bathtub but that’s ok. You’re only in the tub to relax and enjoy the moment without all those nasty chemical bubbles. When you step out of the tub, your skin will feel softer than before.
If you are allergic to essential oils or would rather not purchase any essential oils for this recipe, that is ok to do. Just make the mixture and do not add the oil to the tub.
An alternative: SALT BATH–run a warm bath and pour 1-2 cups sea salt under the tap-ENJOY!
A second alternative: LAVENDER BATH–Add 6-8 drops of lavender essential oil under the fast-running hot tap as you fill your bath!
So this week, give yourself something you deserve-some ME time! Let me know how you feel!!
Vanilla Plant (pods)
