1/2 Cup 100 proof Vodka
1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Fragrance Oil
1 Teaspoon Glycerine
Combine all ingredients in a bottle and shake gently until well blended.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Milk & Honey Bath Potion
1 whole egg
1/2 cup mineral oil
2 tsp. liquid dish soap
1/4 cup 100 proof vodka
2 Tbs. honey
1/2 cup whole milk
Essential oil for fragrance
Directions: Put all ingredients in blender and process for 30 seconds.
Place in decorative squeeze bottle and label. Use 1-2 Tbs. in bath.
1/2 cup mineral oil
2 tsp. liquid dish soap
1/4 cup 100 proof vodka
2 Tbs. honey
1/2 cup whole milk
Essential oil for fragrance
Directions: Put all ingredients in blender and process for 30 seconds.
Place in decorative squeeze bottle and label. Use 1-2 Tbs. in bath.
Bathing
Bathing can be a beautiful ritual with just a small amount of effort. Here are some things to consider...
You don't want to get bored in there after going to so much trouble, put on some music that has meaning to you, bring a magazine with you, or just plan on daydreaming about something, or someone, beautiful.
Choose a scent that you love, or one that has an aromatherapeutic or magickal effect that you would like. Layer it by using bath salts, oils, powders, body lotion and perfume that all match. Fragrance is the most important part of your bath, this should be carefully considered.
Try using scented candles that are in tune with your fragrance theme or magickal goal, turn off the lights, forget the magazine and now is the time to daydream.
Something that you should be aware of... a brandy snifter will float in the water. This not only provides a convenient place to keep your glass, but the hot water will warm your cognac.
When the water begins to cool, get out, or add some more hot water. It's not perfect unless your skin is warm and soft and glowing when you're finished.
Bath Salts will not only soften and scent the water, but if you use enough, you should get a floating effect. If you don't feel this, put more in. If you find your scented salts to be too strong in this instance, mix in some plain epsom salts until the scent is as you like it.
If you use a bath oil, choose one that disperses in the water rather than just laying there on top looking like an oil slick. A milk & honey potion will leave your skin softer than you could believe possible.
Don't use both Bath Salts & Bath Oil, you'll have to choose. The oil will coat your skin and you will lose the detoxifying effects of the salts. I guess this is one of those cases where decadence can be taken too far.
Chocolates are appropriate food to eat while bathing. I don't care what your mother says. As long as you get them in your mouth and not floating around the water, you're ok.
Think about what you're going to do after your bath, before you begin. If you have to go out, this is an excellent way to begin your primping excercises, if you get to stay in, I would suggest clean sheets and a fluffy pillow. Either way,make sure that you have something warm to put on when you get out. There's nothing worse than feeling all warm and dreamy and then realizing that you forgot a towel. Running around the house cold and wet will just defeat the purpose.
Loofahs, scrubbies, pumice, have no place in this ritual, they are far too utilitarian to worry about now. This particular bathing experience is for soothing your body, soul and your mind.
A bit about bubbles. Bubble bath is usually fairly harsh and not necessarily good for your skin. Recent reports are that it can cause problems for women by stripping the natural PH balance. They're ok, but they're not THAT much fun. And I loose my rubber ducky in them and that's upsetting. I'm always trying new bubble bath formulas, but until I find one that has some added benefit and is not a detriment, I won't produce it.
Breath deeply and visualize your goal.
"There must be quite a few things a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them."--Sylvia Plath
"Goddess in Modern Art" graciously done by Eliza who has a beautiful site at http://www.sacredspiral.com
You don't want to get bored in there after going to so much trouble, put on some music that has meaning to you, bring a magazine with you, or just plan on daydreaming about something, or someone, beautiful.
Choose a scent that you love, or one that has an aromatherapeutic or magickal effect that you would like. Layer it by using bath salts, oils, powders, body lotion and perfume that all match. Fragrance is the most important part of your bath, this should be carefully considered.
Try using scented candles that are in tune with your fragrance theme or magickal goal, turn off the lights, forget the magazine and now is the time to daydream.
Something that you should be aware of... a brandy snifter will float in the water. This not only provides a convenient place to keep your glass, but the hot water will warm your cognac.
When the water begins to cool, get out, or add some more hot water. It's not perfect unless your skin is warm and soft and glowing when you're finished.
Bath Salts will not only soften and scent the water, but if you use enough, you should get a floating effect. If you don't feel this, put more in. If you find your scented salts to be too strong in this instance, mix in some plain epsom salts until the scent is as you like it.
If you use a bath oil, choose one that disperses in the water rather than just laying there on top looking like an oil slick. A milk & honey potion will leave your skin softer than you could believe possible.
Don't use both Bath Salts & Bath Oil, you'll have to choose. The oil will coat your skin and you will lose the detoxifying effects of the salts. I guess this is one of those cases where decadence can be taken too far.
Chocolates are appropriate food to eat while bathing. I don't care what your mother says. As long as you get them in your mouth and not floating around the water, you're ok.
Think about what you're going to do after your bath, before you begin. If you have to go out, this is an excellent way to begin your primping excercises, if you get to stay in, I would suggest clean sheets and a fluffy pillow. Either way,make sure that you have something warm to put on when you get out. There's nothing worse than feeling all warm and dreamy and then realizing that you forgot a towel. Running around the house cold and wet will just defeat the purpose.
Loofahs, scrubbies, pumice, have no place in this ritual, they are far too utilitarian to worry about now. This particular bathing experience is for soothing your body, soul and your mind.
A bit about bubbles. Bubble bath is usually fairly harsh and not necessarily good for your skin. Recent reports are that it can cause problems for women by stripping the natural PH balance. They're ok, but they're not THAT much fun. And I loose my rubber ducky in them and that's upsetting. I'm always trying new bubble bath formulas, but until I find one that has some added benefit and is not a detriment, I won't produce it.
Breath deeply and visualize your goal.
"There must be quite a few things a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them."--Sylvia Plath
"Goddess in Modern Art" graciously done by Eliza who has a beautiful site at http://www.sacredspiral.com
Monday, March 1, 2010
Cleopatra's Milk Bath
2 cups powdered milk (dry)
1 Tbsp. dried orange peel
2 tsp. dried lavender flowers
2 tsp. dried rosemary
Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a clear glass bottle. Use 1/2 cup of the mixture per bath - soak for 20 minutes. Tie a ribbon and a sprig of dried flowers to the jar for a ready gift!
1 Tbsp. dried orange peel
2 tsp. dried lavender flowers
2 tsp. dried rosemary
Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a clear glass bottle. Use 1/2 cup of the mixture per bath - soak for 20 minutes. Tie a ribbon and a sprig of dried flowers to the jar for a ready gift!
Old Fashion Beauty Bath
One pound barley
One pound bran
One pound oatmeal
One pound brown rice
One-half pound bay leaves
One-half pound dried lavender flowers
Boil all of these ingredients in four quarts of rainwater for sixty minutes, then strain the mixture. Use 2 quarts of the liquid for each tub of bathwater. An extra rinse after this herbal bath is unnecessary and would deprive you of some of its benefits. Follow it with a vigorous towel drying.
One pound bran
One pound oatmeal
One pound brown rice
One-half pound bay leaves
One-half pound dried lavender flowers
Boil all of these ingredients in four quarts of rainwater for sixty minutes, then strain the mixture. Use 2 quarts of the liquid for each tub of bathwater. An extra rinse after this herbal bath is unnecessary and would deprive you of some of its benefits. Follow it with a vigorous towel drying.
Secret Garden Bath Teas
Makes one tea bag.
1 tsp lavender flowers (dried)
1 tsp rose petals (dried)
1/2 tsp lemon balm (dried)
1/4 tsp rosemary (dried)
1/8 tsp spearmint (dried) (just to give it a bit of a snap)
4 drops lavender EO
2 drops rose EO
1 drop patchouli (spelling?) EO
Mix well, put into heat sealable teabag.
1 tsp lavender flowers (dried)
1 tsp rose petals (dried)
1/2 tsp lemon balm (dried)
1/4 tsp rosemary (dried)
1/8 tsp spearmint (dried) (just to give it a bit of a snap)
4 drops lavender EO
2 drops rose EO
1 drop patchouli (spelling?) EO
Mix well, put into heat sealable teabag.
Floating Bath Soak
3 oz cocoa butter
1 tbsp creamed coconut
1 tsp almond oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp powdered oatmeal
2 drops tangerine EO
Melt cocoa butter in double boiler, remove from heat. Mix creamed coconut, almond oil, honey and oatmeal, blend well. Add mixture to melted cocoa butter, blend well. Add tangerine EO (or your favorite EO!), blend in. Pour mixture into ice cube trays, chill until firm. Toss one into tub of running water and enjoy.
1 tbsp creamed coconut
1 tsp almond oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp powdered oatmeal
2 drops tangerine EO
Melt cocoa butter in double boiler, remove from heat. Mix creamed coconut, almond oil, honey and oatmeal, blend well. Add mixture to melted cocoa butter, blend well. Add tangerine EO (or your favorite EO!), blend in. Pour mixture into ice cube trays, chill until firm. Toss one into tub of running water and enjoy.
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