- Make Your Own
Bubble Bath
- By Abigail Beal
Indulge yourself and make your
own bubble bath. Wouldn’t it be nice to relax into a bubble
bath that you’d created? Making bubble bath is simple &
fun. They can also make wonderful gifts for friends and loved
ones for the holidays or other special occasions.
The ingredients used to make
bubble bath can be found in most large grocery stores or health
food stores. You can also find all of the ingredients online.
They are inexpensive.
One of the benefits of making
your own bubble bath is that you know exactly what is in it.
If you are allergic to anything, you can be certain it is not
in your bubble bath.
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Another benefit to making your
own bubble bath is that you know all of the ingredients are fresh
and natural. There is no concern about a product that was left
on the shelf for months. Another benefit is that you can be certain
that your product is environmentally conscious and that it does
not promote animal testing.
Bubble bath is a wonderful inexpensive
way to treat yourself. Supplies are easy to find and you can
create a bubble bath suited exactly to your personal tastes and
needs.
An important ingredient in bubble
bath is essential oil. Essential oils add the scent to your bubble
bath. Use these sparingly, as you only need to use several drops
to get a pleasant effect. Many essential oils should not be ingested
orally, so be sure to read the directions. There are also some
essential oils such as marjoram that should never be used by
pregnant women. You can research any essential oil at the National
Association for Holistic Aromatherapy www.naha.org. Also look
in aromatherapy books and ask questions at the health food store
when buying essential oils. |
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Some essential oils are known
to be relaxing and soothing. The most popular include lavender,
sandalwood, marjoram, frankincense, myrrh, rosewood and chamomile.
These essential oils will calm you down, relax you and help you
go to sleep.
Other essential oils will uplift
and energize you. Peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus and lemon
oil are all oils that will brighten your day and are good to
use during the day. Eucalyptus oil is especially good if you
have a cold because it will break up your cold’s congestion.
To soften your skin, consider
adding either coconut or almond oil to your bubble bath concoctions.
Coconut oil has a wonderful nutty and floral fragrance to it.
Almond oil is virtually unscented. Adding a half a cup of either
almond oil or coconut oil to your bubble bath will soften your
skin tremendously. This is a great addition for your bubble baths
for the winter months.
Store your bubble baths in a
nonbreakable container. The materials you use to make bubble
baths can “keep” for awhile. You can store your bubble
bath on a shelf in your bathroom or bedroom for easy access.
Personalized bubble baths make
an excellent gift. You can find many decorative plastic containers
at your local art store. For decorative effect you can add either
marbles or seashells to the bottom of the container. If you are
giving bubble bath to a child or teenager, consider adding a
small amount of glitter. Do not add food coloring because it
can stain people temporarily. Tie your container with a pretty
bow or even a piece of tulle.
When giving bubble bath as a
gift, consider adding some other bath related items. Give bath
mitts or a big yellow rubber duck. Your friend or loved one will
appreciate such a thoughtful and personalized gift.
Whether you are making your bubble
bath for yourself or for someone special – your bubble bath
is really a treat to enjoy. Here are some recipes for bubble
baths to inspire you and to get your started:
Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath
This bubble bath has lavender
and patchouli oils to relax you before bedtime. Use soft music
and lighted candles in your bathroom for a soothing effect.
6 drops of lavender oil
3 drops of patchouli oil
1 quart of distilled water
1 bar of castille soap. (4 oz. Bar)
4 ounces liquid glycerin
Directions: mix the water, soap
and glycerin together and stir. Now add your essential oils to
the mixture.
Cold Season Bubble Bath
This bubble bath will help you
breathe easier, with eucalyptus oil to ease the cold congestion.
This is perfect for the cold season.
6 drops of eucalyptus oil
3 drops of spearmint oil
3 drops of peppermint oil
1 quart of distilled water
1 bar of castille soap. (4 oz. Bar)
4 ounces liquid glycerin
Directions: mix the water, soap
and glycerin together and stir. Now add your essential oils to
the mixture.
Pure Sunshine Bubble Bath
This citrusy bubble bath will
cheer you up and energize you. Perfect for a morning bath or
use after exercising.
6 drops of orange oil
4 drops of grapefruit oil
3 drops of lemon oil
1 quart of distilled water
1 bar of castille soap. (4 oz. Bar)
4 ounces liquid glycerin
Directions: mix the water, soap
and glycerin together and stir. Now add your essential oils to
the mixture.
Love Potion Bubble Bath
This bubble bath will put you
in a romantic mood. All of the ingredients are considered known
aphrodisiac – so look out!
6 drops jasmine oil
3 drops rose oil
3 drops vanilla oil
6 drops ylang ylang oil
1 quart of distilled water
1 bar of castille soap. (4 oz. Bar)
4 ounces liquid glycerin
Directions: mix the water, soap
and glycerin together and stir. Now add your essential oils to
the mixture. |
