Bath Care

A natural bath routine, done your way

DIY Bubble Bath

What You'll Need:

Castile soap

Vegetable glycerin

Distilled water

Essential oils (such as lavender for calming)

 

Instructions:

1. Combine equal parts castile soap, vegetable glycerin, and distilled water.

2. Add essential oils for fragrance and calming benefits.

DIY Bubble Bath - English (PDF)

DIY Bubble Bath - Español (PDF)

DIY Body Scrub

What You'll Need:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup carrier oil of your choice, such as coconut, jojoba, olive, almond, or grapeseed

Essential oils (optional)

OR

1/2 cup coffee grounds

2 tablespoons hot water

1 tablespoon coconut oil, warmed

 

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a jar or sealed container.

DIY Body Scrub - English (PDF)

DIY Body Scrub - Español (PDF)

DIY Body Wash

What You'll Need:

3 tablespoons castile soap (liquid castile soap works best)

3 tablespoons raw honey

2 tablespoons oil; can be combination such as 1 tablespoon castor oil and 1 tablespoon olive oil

10 drops essential oil of choice (or more for your preferences)

 

Instructions:

1. Carefully mix all ingredients by hand with a spoon in a glass liquid measuring cup (do not use a blender, whisk, or hand mixer as this will create bubbles and make it impossible to get into a container)

2. Pour into a (preferably glass) container and use in the shower as a body wash. Try combining with a natural sea sponge for easy use.

DIY Body Wash - English (PDF)

DIY Body Wash - Español (PDF)

In terms of household cleaners, neither ingredients nor products must meet any sort of safety standard, nor is any testing data or notification required before bringing a product to market.
— Rebecca Sutton, PhD, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group