How to Bathe With Basil
Basil is a fragrant herb is a beneficial ingredient in several beauty products, including lotions and body spray. Using basil as a primary ingredient in homemade bath salts and body wash that will allow anyone to utilize the soothing effects of the herb, including increased circulation and skin moisturizing properties, without spending a small fortune. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Fresh basil leaves
- Large plastic bowls
- Epsom salt
- Baking powder
- Almond oil
- Sea salt
- Lidded container
- Rose water
- Mild baby shampoo
- Lavender essential oil
- Basil essential oil
- 8 to 10 ounce plastic bottle
- Wash cloth or body poof
Instructions
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Basil Bath Salts
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Crush 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves gently with your fingers. Place the leaves into a large plastic bowl.
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Add 3 cups Epsom salt, 1 tsp. baking powder and 2 tsp. almond oil to the mixture.
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Add 1 cup sea salt to the bowl and stir all of the ingredients until well incorporated.
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Pour the basil bath salt into a lidded container.
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Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the basil salts into a bath of warm water. Soak in the tub to allow the salts to soften you skin.
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Work the basil salt into your skin during the shower. The salts act as a gentle exfoliator that will leave behind a light, pleasant aroma.
Basil Body Wash
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Pour 2 cups rosewater into a large plastic bowl.
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Add 2 cups mild baby shampoo to the bowl. A mild soap contains no dyes or perfumes.
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Stir in 10 drops of lavender essential oil and 10 drops basil essential oil into the bowl.
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Stir the ingredients together well and store in an 8- to 10-ounce plastic bottle. More than one bottle may be required to house all of the ingredients.
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Wet the skin in the shower and work the body wash into your skin using a washcloth or shower poof.
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References
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