(1) Chamomile Cream Bath Melts (Makes 8 to 10 bath melts)
Chamomile and vanilla are wonderful for relaxation, making these bath melts perfect for evening baths.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons jojoba esters, 70 (MP70)*
1 ounce babassu oil
1 ounce coconut oil
1 ounce aloe vera oil
1 tablespoon oat flour, fine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla absolute**
1/2 teaspoon Roman chamomile essential oil**
1 to 2 tablespoons chamomile flowers
8 to 10 small foil cups
(2) Green Goddess Bath Melts (Makes 8 to 10 bath melts)
Energizing yuzu blends beautifully with the delicate, feminine aroma of ylang ylang. These green-colored bath melts are sure to get you in touch with your inner goddess.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons jojoba esters, 70 (MP70)*
1 ounce babassu oil
1 ounce organic virgin coconut oil
1 ounce cucumber seed oil
1 tablespoon oatstraw powder
1/2 teaspoon yuzu essential oil**
1/4 teaspoon ylang ylang essential oil**
1 to 2 tablespoons jasmine flowers
8 to 10 small foil cups
(3) Rosebud Bath Melts (Makes 8 to 10 bath melts)
The luxurious, romantic aroma of rose is a classic, sophisticated scent that is aimed to please. These bath melts make great gifts.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons jojoba esters MP70*
1 ounce babassu oil
1 ounce coconut oil
1 ounce passionfruit (maracuja) oil
1 tablespoon fine colloidal oatmeal (sifted)
8 to 10 pink rosebuds
1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon rose otto essential oil**
8 to 10 small foil cups
*In warm weather, or if you plan to ship these bath melts, add 1 additional teaspoon jojoba esters, 70 to these recipes.
**To make these recipes more affordable, you can substitute the essential oils and absolutes for cosmetics-grade fragrance oils.
Making the Bath Melts
Gently heat the jojoba esters and solid oils until they have melted completely. Ideally, you should use a double boiler to heat the ingredients, but you can also use a microwave. If you are using a microwave, make sure to heat the ingredients in short, 20-second bursts, being careful not to overheat the mixture.
After the solid ingredients have melted, add the liquid oils, essential oils, and/or absolute. Stir the mixture well to make sure that these ingredients fully disperse.
Using a flour sifter or a fine-mesh strainer, sift the oatstraw powder or oat flour into the mixture, stirring well to combine.
Place the foil cups onto a baking sheet or other flat surface, and carefully pour the mixture into the cups.
Allow the melts to cool for a few minutes, until a firm layer forms on the top. When they are ready, carefully place individual flowers into each bath melt.
Allow the melts to cool overnight or until they become totally firm before handling or packaging them.
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