172 bath and beyond Recipes

plain flour, superfine sugar (caster sugar), dried yeast (or 1/2 oz fresh yeast), milk , hand hot (110-125f), water , hand hot (110-125f), plain flour, butter, diced, eggs, beaten, superfine sugar (caster sugar), sultanas (or raisins), egg, superfine sugar (caster sugar), water, lumps of sugar or 40 g sugar cubes, crushed coarsely

all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, salt, ground mace, nonfat dry milk powder, water, eggs, beaten, butter, room temp, raisins (or currants), water, egg yolk, beaten, lemon juice, mixed with, sugar, milk

epsom salts, glycerine, drops scented oil (your preference)

melted cocoa butter, baking soda, citric acid, essential oils or fragrance oil (skin-safe)

skim milk powder, baking soda, cornstarch, frangrant oil (use more or less )

unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered milk, epsom salts, baking soda, cornstarch, drops lavender oil (optional)

sea salt, baking soda, epsom salts, glycerin , per bath, essential oil , as desired

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

aloe vera gel, powdered milk, epsom salts (or any other salt), honey, jojoba oil, essential oil

eggs, vanilla extract, canola oil, vitamin-e oil, ground sea salt, baking soda, cornstarch

rainbow sherbet, black cherry-flavored fruit drink mix (such as kool-aid), white sugar, water, orange-flavored fruit drink mix (such as kool-aid), pineapple-flavored soda

baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, borax, essential oils (or favorite scent), cocoa butter, melted

sweet almond oil, mysore sandalwood oil, rose extract, mandarin oil, french lavender oil

drops of rosemary essential oils, drops of grapefruit essential oils, drops of juniper essential oils, a base oil (jojoba or apricot or kernel or peach or wheatgerm are best to use)

cinnamon, ginger powder, dried chamomile, rosemary, lavender