Bath Recipes

There is nothing better than having a soothing bath. Choose the one that you need, draw a nice bath, and maybe add some candles around to help complete the effect.

Aloe Avocado Face Wash

It’s very gentle on your skin. It’s the perfect substitute for soap, especially if you have skin issues. All three ingredients are healing for your skin.

Ingredients
  • 1.5 Ounce
    Aloe Vera Gel
  • .5 Ounces
    Avocado Oil
  • 4 Drops
    Frankincense Oil

Basic Conditioner

This is a good compliment to the Basic Shampoo.

Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Cup
    water
  • 8 Drops
    Favorite Essential Oil Combination

Basic Shampoo

You no longer have to buy expensive “natural” products with ingredients you cannot pronounce. In addition to being inexpensive to make, this shampoo and conditioner combination worked wonders on my daughter’s curly ringlet hair.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 Cup
    water
  • 1/4 Cup
    liquid castile soap
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
    jojoba oil
  • 25 Drops
    Favorite Essential Oil Combination

Beach Side Soap

I love the look and feel of this soap.  The base is a Shea Butter Soap with oatmeal added for a gentle exfoliant.  The top layer is a Goat’s Milk Soap.  Both are scented with Brambleberry’s Beach Breezes fragrance.

Ingredients
  • 3/4 Pounds
    Shea Butter Melt and Pour Soap Base
  • 1 Pound
    Goat’s Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base
  • Oatmeal
  • Aqua Pearl Mica and Blue Mica for the soap
  • Beach Breeze Essential Oil Blend

Creamy Goat’s Milk Soap

This is a creamy medium to soft homemade milk soap with lots of bubble lather and the beautiful aroma of ylang ylang essential oil. This goat milk soap recipe leaves your skin feeling so soft and smooth, it’s a must make for all soap makers.

Ingredients
  • 8 Ounces
    Shortening (vegetable fat)
  • 12 Ounces
    Olive Oil
  • 12 Ounces
    Sunflower Oil
  • 2 Ounces
    Beeswax
  • 10 Ounces
    Goat Milk
  • 4 1/2 Ounces
    Lye (Sodium Hydroxide/Caustic Soda)
  • 15 Milliliters
    Ylang Ylang or Lavender Essential Oil

Cuticle Cream

Cold weather can be tough on skin and cuticles, and can often form dry spots and crack. Making a homemade cuticle cream is a great way to bring moisture and health back to your nails. You can also use this cream on your hands, lips, or anywhere you have dry spots.

Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons
    Shea Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon
    Beeswax
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 7 Drops
    Lavender or Myrrh Essential Oil

Deodorizing Poo Spray

It works so well because the essential oils create a physical barrier, trapping the stink below.  You don’t even have to do a courtesy flush (saving you loads of water in the long-run).  The ingredients are only three- Vodka, distilled water and an essential oil blend making it a simple DIY project you can whip up in minutes.

Ingredients
  • 8 Ounces
    glass spray bottle
  • 3 Tablespoons
    Vodka (Rubbing alcohol or Witch Hazel works too)
  • 1 Cup
    Distilled Water (Use the purest water you can find. Helps with products longevity)
  • 30 Drops
    Grapefruit
  • 20 Drops
    Lavender
  • 5 Drops
    Peppermint Oil

Detox Bath

Ingredients
  • 2 Drops
    Lavender
  • 2 Drops
    Lemon
  • 2 Drops
    Peppermint
  • 1 Cup
    Epson Salts

Dry Shampoo

Want to know a secret? You don’t need to wash your hair every day! In fact, it may be better for your hair to take a break from the shampoo every once in a while. This DIY Dry Shampoo made with essential oils is a great way to keep your hair looking, smelling, and feeling great for those days between washes.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 Cup
    Arrowroot Powder
  • 2 Drops
    Lavender
  • 2 Drops
    Rosemary
  • 2 Drops
    Peppermint Oil

Eucalyptus Spearmint Bath Salts

Eucalyptus Spearmint is one of my favorite blends at Bath & Body Works. It’s part of their Aromatherapy line. My favorites are the Shower Gel. Bath & Body Works says this scent combination promotes stress relief. I love it because it’s is so fresh and clean.

Ingredients
  • 2 Cups
    Salt (I prefer coarse sea salt but you can use mineral salt or epsom salt)
  • 1 Cup
    Baking Soda (optional for bubbling)
  • 8 Drops
    Spearmint Oil
  • 16 Drops
    Eucalyptus Oil

Face Wash

The last few years I have experimented with essential oils and other natural items to create my own bath and body products. I thought why couldn’t a facewash be made from them as well, using all pure ingredients instead of drying chemicals that often make your skin worse. Of course I wanted to include the best essential oils that are known for healing and making your skin beautiful! Check out this Homemade Lavender Face Wash! Lavender is antiseptic, antiviral, anti inflammatory, and anti bacterial,  while Frankincense has long been used as a disinfectant and astringent. The Argan Oil is included, as it is like a liquid gold for face and hair- hydrating and softening naturally.

I added a 1/2 teaspoon rosehip oil to the original formula for moisturizing.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 Cup
    Water
  • 1/4 Cup
    Castile Soap
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
    Argan Oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
    Rosehip Oil
  • 1/4 Teaspoon
    Vitamin E Oil
  • 5 Drops
    Lavender
  • 5 Drops
    Frankincense

Foaming Cleaner

Ingredients
  • 2 Teaspoons
    Castile Soap
  • 2 Teaspoons
    Coconut Oil
  • 5 Drops
    Tea Tree
  • 10 Drops
    Wild Orange

Grapefruit Mint Soap

I’ve always been intrigued by the world of soap making. Choosing your own ingredients to make your own special scent, adding colors and textures to make it aesthetically pleasing, and then getting to share those goodies with friends and family just sounds like the best thing ever.

Ingredients
  • 10 Ounces
    goat's milk melt-and-pour soap base
  • 1
    grapefruit (only zest half the grapefruit)
  • 1 Tablespoon
    poppy seeds
  • 10 Drops
    Grapefruit Oil
  • 4 Drops
    Peppermint Oil

Green Mandarin, Calendula & Vanilla Lip Balm

The basic idea is to first melt the beeswax and the vanilla jojoba, then add the calendula infused oil, and add the Green Mandarin essential oil last. Let the blend stand and harden for a few hours before use.

Measure the vanilla jojoba, calendula oil and beeswax by weight. I use a small kitchen scale to measure weight.

Ingredients
  • 1 Ounce
    Beeswax
  • 1 Ounce
    Calendula Oil
  • 2 Ounces
    vanilla jojoba wax (jojoba “oil” is actually a wax)
  • 20 Drops
    Green Mandarin essential oil

Homemade Anti-Aging Serum

Anti-aging serums can be expensive and contain harmful chemicals. Instead, try this homemade anti-aging serum recipe. It contains nutrients and antioxidants that will help the skin look vibrant and youthful while delivering vital nutrients and hydration.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 Ounce
    Jojoba Oil
  • 1/4 Ounce
    Primrose Oil
  • 1/4 Ounce
    Pomegranate Oil
  • 15 Drops
    Vitamin E Oil
  • 20 Drops
    Lavender / Frankincense Essential Oils
  • 10 Drops
    Carrot Seed Oil

Homemade Body Butter

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That is my first experience with Body Butter! Suffice it to say…my body LOVES it!

This recipe makes a fairly large batch of whipped body butter.  It starts with almost 2 full cups of butters and oils, so my suggested blends for essential oils call for up to 30 drops of essential oils (that’s a very low 0.1% dilution).  That’s what I prefer since (1) I’m using the whipped body butter in a fairly large amount all over my body on a daily basis and (2) my primary goal of the whipped body butter is not the therapeutic benefits of the essential oil.  You can, of course, adjust the amount of essential oil up or down to your preference.

  • 25 drops peppermint (I LOVE the peppermint combined with the chocolate scent of the cocoa butter!)
  • 30 drops orange OR tangerine (like the peppermint above, I think citrus smells amazing with the chocolate aroma of the cocoa butter)
  • 15 drops eucalyptus and 15 drops spearmint
  • 15 drops bergamot and 15 drops grapefruit
  • 12 drops wild orange, 9 drops cedarwood, and 6 drops ylang ylang
  • 10 drops patchouli and 20 drops tangerine
  • 15 drops lavender and 15 drops lemon
  • 10 drops helichrysum, 10 drops frankincense, 5 drops sandalwood, and 5 drops lavender

Please be careful adding citrus essential oils (especially bergamot) in high amounts if your skin will be exposed to the sun.

Another recommendation is to substitute shea butter for equal parts of shea, mango, and cocoa butter.

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup
    Shea Buter
  • 1/2 Cup
    Coconut Oil
  • 1/8 Cup
    Almond or Jojoba Oil
  • 20 Drops
    Favorite Combination of Essential Oils

Homemade Deodorant

This homemade deodorant recipe is amazing! You only need 3 ingredients to make this effective, healthy and cost effective deodorant!

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup
    Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 Cup
    Baking Soda
  • 40 - 60 Drops
    Essential Oil

Homemade Face Wash

This homemade face wash recipe will leave your skin feeling refreshed, hydrated and clean. The essential oils and coconut oil work to kill any bacteria while providing nutrients and hydration to your skin to keep it looking and feeling young and vibrant! It’s one of my all-time favorite recipes!

Ingredients
  • 1 Cup
    Coconut Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Baking Soda
  • 5 Drops
    each Lavender, Frankincense, and Lemon

Homemade Rosemary Mint Shampoo

Conventional shampoo can be expensive and contain harmful chemicals that strip your hair of its natural oils. Instead, try this homemade rosemary mint shampoo recipe! It’s very easy to make, can help thicken hair and reduce dandruff! 

Many haircare products on the market today claim to be great for the environment AND great for your hair health. Sadly, the truth is most of these products are riddled with chemicals and marketing ploys to get you to think you’re treating your body and the earth well. This can be pretty tough to navigate. So, why not make your own! 

Rosemary and mint have always been a heavenly combination. The scent of this pair alone will stun you. Both rosemary and mint are natural ingredients found in many holistic medications and supplements. Follow the instructions below to create your own healthy, affordable, natural shampoo at home.

Ingredients
  • 6 Ounces
    aloe vera gel
  • 3 Tablespoons
    Olive Oil
  • 10 Tablespoons
    Baking Soda
  • 20 Drops
    Rosemary
  • 10 Drops
    Peppermint

Lavender Mint Bath Salts

Nothing says I love you mom on Mother’s Day like a homemade gift of lavender mint scented bath salts …

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 Cup
    Epson Salt
  • 1/2 Cup
    Baking Soda
  • 5 Drops
    Lavender
  • 3 Drops
    Peppermint

Leave in Hair Condition Spray

Sometimes hair needs a little extra boost. Pamper your mane with this sweet-smelling spray infused with essential oils to help promote healthy-looking hair. The Rosemary oil in this mixture conditions and strengthens, while Ylang Ylang leaves locks looking full, smooth, and silky. Whether you use it every day or only in the dry winter months, this leave-in conditioner provides great support for hair that’s feeling stiff and overworked.

Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons
    vegetable glycerin
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon
    rose water
  • 2 Drops
    Ylang Ylang essential oil
  • 3 Drops
    Rosemary essential oil

Muscle Relief Bath

This bathing oil provide a soothing and relaxing atmosphere that aids in muscular relief associated with muscle cramps and pain.

Ingredients
  • 10 Drops
    Nutmeg
  • 10 Drops
    Peppermint
  • 5 Drops
    Lavender
  • 5 Drops
    Cypress

Relaxing Bath

Ingredients
  • 2 Ounces
    Pink Himalayan Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon
    Vanilla-infused Jojoba
  • 2 Drops
    Ylang Ylang
  • 3 Drops
    Roman Chamomile

Relaxing Bath Fizzes

Ingredients
  • 1 Cup
    Citric Acid
  • 1 Cup
    Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Cup
    Cornstarch
  • 1/2 Cup
    Coconut Oil
  • 8 to 10 Drops
    Favorite Essential Oil Combination

Roll-on Deodorant

This DIY roll-on deodorant is easy, fragrant, and fully customizable! You can use any combination of essential oils that you’d like. You can make a male and a female version. This is your chance to get creative and create your own unique and beautiful fragrance!

Lemon essential oil helps with odor-producing bacteria and grapefruit essential oil has cellulite reducing properties.

Ingredients
  • 50 Drops
    Favorite Combination of Essential Oils

Romantic Bath Salts

For the Valentine’s Day gift or Wedding Day gift, here is the easiest DIY…

The Ylang Ylang and Idaho Blue Spruce together smell AMAZING. Seriously! So good

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup
    Epson Salt
  • 2 Drops
    Ylang Ylang Oil
  • 2 Drops
    Idaho Blue Spruce Oil

Shower Gel

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup
    Bronner’s Castile Soap
  • 1/3 Cup
    water
  • 1 Teaspoon
    almond oil
  • 15 - 20 Drops
    Favorite Combination of Essential Oils

Shower Steamers

This is a great way to add aromatherapy to your shower.

Ingredients
  • 2 Cups
    Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Cup
    Citric Aid
  • 20 Drops
    Favorite Essential Oil Combination
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon
    Water

Sinus Relief Bath

This bath salt formula aids in relief sinus issues that lead to infections.

Ingredients
  • 3 Drops
    Cedarwood
  • 3 Drops
    Frankincense
  • 3 Drops
    Protective Blend
  • 2 Drops
    Lavender
  • 1 Cup
    Epson Salt

Toilet Cleaner Fizz Bombs

These DIY Toilet Fizz Bombs are so easy to make and work wonderfully in the bathrooms.  Use as often as you wish by dropping one Fizz Bomb into the toilet and watch the fizzing action go to work.  I filled my DIY Toilet Fizz Bombs with my favorite oil – Lemon.  Everytime I use these my entire bathroom smells of lemons and it smells amazing.  These are so simple to use, you can even allow the older kids to help out.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 Cup
    Citric Acid
  • 1 Cup
    Baking Soda
  • 3 - 5 Drops
    White Vinegar
  • 15 Drops
    Lemon Essential Oil

Toilet Tabs

Cleaning the toilet is one of the most unpleasant chores that we have to do in order to protect our health en keep our toilet fresh. But who said that you can’t make this chore easier? You really should try the following cheap cleaning agent, instead of investing in expensive cleaning agents full of harsh chemicals.

Ingredients
  • 160 Grams
    Baking Soda
  • 60 Milliliters
    Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Tablespoon
    Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Hydrogen Peroxide
  • 15 - 20 Drops
    Favorite Essential Oil Combination

Wake Me Up! Morning Shower

After you get the hot water going, place 1 drop each of the following oils on the shower floor, in front of where you stand. The combination of the steam and the essential oil is invigorating and revitalizing!

Ingredients
  • Orange Oil
  • White Spruce Oil
  • Spike Lavender


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