Homemade bath blends
Each of the homemade bath blend recipes bellow will fill between 8 to 10 bags, and although these homemade bath products can only be used once, they will last for about 4 months so it just makes sense to make up several at a time.
How To Make A Homemade Bath Bag
To make an herbal or flower bath bag, cut out a piece fabric (preferably muslin or thin cotton) to approximately 8 inch (20 cm) square, and then place the dried flowers or herbs in the centre.
Gather up all the edges of the fabric and secure with string or an elastic band. If you are giving them as a gift, tie a piece of ribbon around them (you can always remove it before using).
If you are going to gather your own flowers or herbs from the garden, pick them on a dry day after all the morning dew has gone, and then dry them in the sun, greenhouse or oven.
How To Use Your Homemade Bath Bag
To use the bath bags put one into the bath and run the hot water into the bath first. Cool the bath down to a nice comfortable temperature, then swish it around a bit and squeeze it a few times.
Leave the bag in while you have your bath and use it like you would soap by gently rubbing it over your body.
Bath Bag Recipes
Sweetly scented and luxurious
- 2 tablespoons dried rose petals
- 3 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
- 40z (125g) ground almonds
Relaxant for the mind and body
- 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
- 2 tablespoons linden flowers
- 40z (125g) ground almonds
Rejuvenate a tired mind and body
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried lemon verbena leaves
- 40z (125g) cornmeal
Refreshing and deodorizing
- 4 tablespoons dried peppermint leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried lovage root
- 40z (125g) cornmeal
Tip
Brown rice and bran can make terrific skin smothers and moisturizers, just make up a bath bag as above or use a piece of muslin 12 x 10 inch, fold it in half, and sew up the sides to make a pouch. Fill with brown rice and bran, then sew up the final edge and rub it over your body whilst in the bath.
Heres a great recipe for homemade bath salt!
