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These bath "beads" are easily made at home. Use them in your own bath or give them as a gift to anyone who likes a little luxury in their bath.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of powdered milk
- 2 Tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Borax powder
- 1/4 cup of Rose or orange water
- Essential oils
Steps
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1Gather the ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.
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2Stir until evenly blended. Keep stirring gently, avoid spilling or creating excessive froth.Advertisement
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3Add most of the orange water or rose water, approximately 3/4 and your selected oils - up tp10 drops depending on oil and your preference.
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4Choose an amount of food coloring to tint the bathwater. Remember this is optional; you can add the coloring for visual appeal.
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5Add water. Keep stirring the mixture and add as much water as needed until the mixture is thick enough to resemble clay.
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6Make beads. Hand roll the dough into small spherical shapes, about a teaspoon in size. Place balls on a sheet of wax paper or tinfoil on a flat surface. Allow the beads to dry for 1 day.
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7Wash your hands.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do you use them?Community AnswerBath beads are commonly thrown into the water and they fizz away slowly. They help calm and relax the mind and body. Put the bath beads in while the water is running, then swish the water around.
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QuestionWhere would I find orange or rose water?Community AnswerYou can make your own! Check out this article for some tips: How to Make Rosewater.
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QuestionIs borax safe for use on skin?Community AnswerYes. Borax is used on your clothes which touch your skin, so it should be okay.
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Things You'll Need
- Essential oils
- Water
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Tinfoil
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