Rose Petal Bath Soak

  

There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them.  -Sylvia Plath

Yes, Ms. Plath I couldn't agree more. I have to say, I'm a bath girl, not too keen on showers. And a nice hot bath needs a nice relaxing bath soak, no? I've been known to whip up simple homemade beauty products from time to time, and as it turns out, most batches make a bit more than 2 arms and 2 legs can use in a reasonable length of time. So, they're perfect for gifting to friends and family. 

Back in the day I made lip balms, hair treatments, scrubs, creams.....you know, before I had kids. But over the past year or so I have really started missing the mixing of shea butter, jojoba oil and beeswax, adding a few drops of essential oils and packaging tins of balms. There is just something wonderful about knowing exactly what you're putting on your body and being able to pronounce all of the ingredients. I guess I'm kind of a hippy that way. You won't find many chemical beauty products in my bathroom cabinets, no petroleum based lip blams in my purse.

 

Well, Sofia and I had a lunch date with Hope, Kelli and Cammy last October (see how timely I am with my blogging! I should have all the Christmas pictures up sometime in June.),  and I made a batch of this simple Rose Petal Bath Soak, filled 3 mason jars and added a few pretty packaging details for each friend.

I thought I'd share the recipe here, in case you're inspired to make some of your own. This recipe is not a science by any means. Feel free to add more or less of anything. Doesn't a nice long bath sound wonderful?

 

Recipe for Rose Petal Bath Soak
---fills 4 Mason jars---

*3 cups Himalayan Pink Salt {not only is it pink, it's also very therapeutic. Click here to learn more.}
*3 cups Epsom Salts
*1 cup Baking Soda
*1 1/2 cups Organic Rose Petals and/or miniature Rose Buds
* a few drops of Vegetable Glycerin {from any pharmacy}
* 1/2 tsp. Rose Absolute Oil {a friend from Bulgaria brought me back a bottle of Bulgarian Rose Absolute, otherwise I would have purchased only a tiny bottle, with such a hefty price tag. You can always substitute a rose fragrance oil or another floral essentilal oil, but Rose Absolute is heavenly and a little goes a long way.}

Here's to happy soaking!

Comments

[rachel]

I can't wait to try this! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I love that you embellish EVERYTHING (I would never think to decorate a jar with a dangling beaded bauble.) I bet they loved the bath soaks..what a thoughtful friend you are! Take care & stay blessed. ~xoxo

[sadie]

gorgeous.

I always use himalayan salt, over here we have Jamie Oliver's range of food in the supermarket, and part of that is seasoning. He has himalayan salt in a grinder, and the only reason I buy it is because it's pink!

enjoy your long baths. I'm a shower girl, for no other reason than they are speedy.

xx

[Leah C]

I think it's time to treat myself to a nice, warm soak in the tub:) And you make everything look so pretty; love those embellishments on the jars!

[frivolitea]

Your bath salts are beautifully presented! I am going to file this idea way for the future!!!

[Rebecca]

Simply perfect! I would love to feature this project on the National Examiner Arts & Crafts page. Please let me know, I'd like your permission to use a photo (credited to you) and link to the instructions/post. Thanks!

[elyse]

ahhhhhh ...

sounds lovely and thank you for sharing. :)

xo
elyse

[claudie]

How did I miss this one Andrea? I felt a calm come over me looking at all the pretty pics. It's been a "catch up" day for me.
xoxoxo

[Amy]

You SO should sell these in your shop, Andrea! I'm not a bath girl at all, but this could convert me. Although I'm not sure I could bring myself to open and disturb the beauty of the jar! I can almost smell it through the computer... very pretty, love the charms.

[Hardy Coufal]

Great presentation on the bath soaks. If I have enough time in my schedule, I would also much prefer soaking in a tub while listening to music. Anyway, thanks for the recipe! And more power to you and your blog!

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[Panther7]

How long will these keep?

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