BATH FIZZIES

Basic Recipe:
(makes approximately 3 medium-sized balls)
1/4 cup baking soda
2 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. citric acid
1 Tbs. oil*
20 -30 drops essential oils of choice
1/2 Tbs. distilled water
* Recommended oils are: coconut, shea, fractionated coconut, almond, apricot kernal, sunflower or any other light oil.

• Put all dry ingredients in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Mix well.
• Add essential oils to dry mix - 1 drop at a time & not in one spot. Blend in.
• Add the oil mixture to the dry ingredients mix well. It'll feel like pastry dough.
• Add water & stir quickly; It'll fizz a bit, but stirring will stop the action.
• Shape into balls. If too dry add more water. Pack very firmly! This is the secret of a good fizzzzzzz!
• Let them rest on waxed paper 2 -3 hours; reshape if necessary.
• Let them harden for 24 - 48 hours.
• Store in an air-tight container.

BATH SALTS
A soothing, drawing bath for all

Basic Recipe:
4 parts borax
1 part each of baking soda & sea salt
powdered herbs & essential oils - optional

• Blend borax, baking soda & sea salt
• Add essential oils; not all in one spot.
• Mix well, "smush" with a spoon or fingers.
• Add powdered herbs, if desired.
• Sift or break up clumps and store in an air tight glass jar.

Usage: One tablespoon per bath. Just add hot running water. You may use much more if you wish.

Relaxing Bath Sore Muscle Bath: 2 parts chamomile 1 part lemon balm 1 part lavender 2 parts roses 1 part rosemary 1 part comfrey

Stimulating Bath: 3 parts peppermint 1 part rosemary 1/2 part Epsom salt Pamper Bath: 1 part sage 2 parts lavender 2 parts calendula 2 parts roses 1 part eucalyptus 2 parts chamomile

CLEANSING GRAINS
A mild, nourishing cleanser for all skin types.

1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup almonds or adzuki beans
1 cup white (Kaolin) clay
1 tablespoon each - roses & lavender*
*peppermint for oily skin

• Grind all ingredients to desired consistency. The oats & flowers should be finely ground, however you may want to leave others a little coarser.
• Mix all ground ingredients together. You may want to add a few drops of essential oil to enhance scent.
• Store grains in an airtight container.

Usage: Mix one or two tablespoons with warm water. Stir into a paste & gently massage the skin. Rinse with warm water. Pat dry.

LIP BALMS
Makes 20 tubes

• 4 parts oil => 4 ounces [1/2 cup] (almond, apricot kernal, grapeseed, or any other oil)
• 1 part beeswax => 1 ounce beeswax

Options: Honey; Alkanet (for a red color); Essential Oils (for scent & flavor); Vitamin E oil (healing purposes & a preservative)

• Melt beeswax & Heat oil - the best way to do this is the double boiler method. An easy way to help simplify clean-up is to take a soda can & cut off the top; pinch one of the sides to make a pouring spout. Put beeswax & oil in can & place in pot of boiling water. Be watchful, so can does not tip over.
• Test - Take a teaspoon dip it into the blend, now put it carefully into the freezer for a minute. Take it out & feel for the consistency --if it is too soft then you'll need to add more beeswax, conversely if too hard you'll need to add more oil. Just add a little bit at a time.
• Pour into container. Fill to top & add essential oil & Vitamin E now; you might want to stir lightly with a toothpick. [If using tubes, you need to add options before pouring!]
• Make a great label & enjoy!

MASSAGE OIL

The most common method of applying essential oils is by using a base oil as the carrier. Fixed oil's molecules are too large to penetrate the skin. Instead, they smoothly slide over your skin, holding in moisture & protecting dry skin.

Oil Choices:

• Apricot Kernal : Moderate texture; good middle-ground choice
• Grapeseed : light texture; mild astringent
• Jojoba : very moisturizing, not an oil
• Olive : excellent for skin; strong scent; rich in chlorophyll
• Sweet Almond : choice of massage therapists; thick texture; provides good gliding action

To make a massage oil:

• Select carrier oil of choice (many massage therapist prefer sweet almond oil for it's texture)
• Add your essential oil. Rule of thumb says no more than 10 drops per 1 ounce of carrier oil. Start with 2 - 3 drops. Cover & shake to check scent. Add more essential oil, if necessary. Remember that when applied to your body, the heat will intensify the scent.

ROSEMARY'S LOTION

WATERS:
2/3 cup distilled water
1/3 cup aloe vera gel
1 - 2 drops essential oil of choice
Vitamins A & E as desired

OILS:
3/4 oil of your choice
1/3 cup coconut oil or cocoa butter
1/4 teaspoon lanolin (optional)
1/2 - 1 oz grated beeswax

1. Combine WATERS in a glass-measuring cup. Set aside.
2. In a double boiler over low heat, combine OILS. Heat just enough to melt.
3. Pour oils into blender & let cool to room temperature. The mixture should become semi-solid & cream colored.
4. When cooled, turn blender on the highest speed. In a slow, thin drizzle, pour water mixture into the center vortex.
5. When most of the water mixture has been added to the oils, listen to the blender & watch the cream. When the blender coughs or chokes turn off the blender.
6. The cream will thicken as it sets.
7. Pour into cream or lotion jars.
8. Troubleshooting: If the water & oils separate it could be due to: * Improper temperature - both waters & oils should be at room temperature. * The blender speed was set too low - must be set at high speed for the cream to properly emulsify; if this happens - let them fully separate & then begin process over again.

SPRITZERS

Ingredients/Supplies:
2 oz. distilled water
10 drops vodka or other alcohol
2 - 10 drops essential oil (s)
bottle - either plastic or glass
an atomizer (spritzer) top

• Start with a clean bottle. Put alcohol in the bottle. We use the alcohol to help keep the essential oil blended in the water.
• Add your chosen essential oil(s). Remember to start with a small amount, you can make the scent stronger but not weaker. Also note that the smell should be more subtle in the bottle than it will smell on you.
• Add 3/4 of the water, put on cover & shake bottle. Either "spritz" into the air or unscrew top & smell. If you like it, add the rest of the water & check again; or if you do not think it is strong enough add another drop & recheck. It is imperative to just add a drop at a time because the essential oils are very concentrated & a little can change the smell! Keep track of the number of drops you are using, so you can duplicate this formula in the future.
• Once you have found the perfect blend, make a label & enjoy! P.S. you can use your spritzer as s room spray or use it directly on your body. If you spray your face, please close your eyes & shut your mouth (take off your glasses!).