One day I awoke to not only a horrible headache, but a horrible, perfume like smell, permeating my home. I could not figure out where it came from and why it was in my chemical free house. I finally tracked it to the bathroom and found a container of bath beads next to the bath tub. Immediately I knew who the culprit was since Hubby is notorious for his hour long morning baths (and equally notorious for not caring about toxic chemicals in or around his body). Apparently, he liked the moisturizing effect they had on his very dry skin, so I tossed the beads and got to work on a natural alternative. This recipe was the end result and we have loved using them ever since.
Bath Melts Recipe
4 Tbsp. shea butter
2.05 oz. cocoa butter (I like to use a scale to measure the cocoa butter for better accuracy, if you don't have a scale just use another 4 Tbsp. looking for equal parts to the shea butter here)
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
40-50 drops essential oil
2.05 oz. cocoa butter (I like to use a scale to measure the cocoa butter for better accuracy, if you don't have a scale just use another 4 Tbsp. looking for equal parts to the shea butter here)
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
40-50 drops essential oil
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Melt the shea butter, cocoa butter and coconut oil over very low heat until melted. Remove from heat and add the essential oil. We are making an orange cream scent for the Orange Cream Spa Basket, so I added 35 drops of vanilla essential oil or extract and 45 drops of orange essential oil. I usually don't need to add this much essential oil but I needed to keep adding more to get the right scent. Stir well to incorporate the vanilla essential oil, it likes to bead up.
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Pour into ice cube tray molds until solid. I like to use the small,decorative ice cube trays because they make the perfect amount of bath "bead" per bath and they are so cute. I found these at the dollar section at Target, so keep your eyes peeled when you are out and about.
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Once solid, pop out of the molds and store in an air tight container. Make sure you keep them stored in a cool place so they don't melt before you want them to. Use one melt per bath and enjoy the soft, silky, moisturized skin afterwards.
About the Ingredients
Shea Butter - Soothes and softens dry, chapped skin, while nourishing all skin types.
Cocoa Butter - Extremely moisturizing and easily absorbed into the skin. Known for its skin softening abilities as well as easing stretch marks and other skin blemishes.
Coconut Oil - Antibacterial, antifungal and moisturizing (among many benefits).
Orange Essential Oil - Hydrates and strengthens the cells of the epidermis as well as improving dull oily complexion.
Vanilla essential oil - smells so yummy!
The butters in this recipe can be purchased from Mountain Rose Herbs. I have found the best price for coconut oil at Costco.
Cocoa Butter - Extremely moisturizing and easily absorbed into the skin. Known for its skin softening abilities as well as easing stretch marks and other skin blemishes.
Coconut Oil - Antibacterial, antifungal and moisturizing (among many benefits).
Orange Essential Oil - Hydrates and strengthens the cells of the epidermis as well as improving dull oily complexion.
Vanilla essential oil - smells so yummy!
The butters in this recipe can be purchased from Mountain Rose Herbs. I have found the best price for coconut oil at Costco.
