Bath Powder Ingredients
Bath powder is a fine powder you dab on your body, usually after taking a bath or shower. It should leave you with a feeling of overall freshness. Most bath powders are available at stores that sell bath and beauty products. However, with a few simple ingredients, you can make your own bath powders, in any scents you desire. Does this Spark an idea?
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Baking Soda
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Baking soda absorbs odor, which is why it is widely used in bath powder formulas. In fact, the tiny white crystals found in baking soda are used as a main ingredient in many commercial bath salts. Baking soda is commonly found in the cleaning product aisle of most grocery stores.
Cornstarch
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Cornstarch remedies any oily patches on the skin. Commonly used as a base ingredient when making bath powder, cornstarch also absorbs moisture and odors. You can find cornstarch at a grocery store.
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Rice Flour
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Finely ground rice flour is used in bath powders because of its soothing and softening properties. A bath powder made from rice flour is light and airy, giving that refreshing feeling when used. Rice flour is available at grocery stores.
Arrowroot Powder
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Arrowroot powder is widely used as a base powder in many bath powders because it is white in color, extremely lightweight and has skin nourishing components, first noticed in the West Indies. Arrowroot powder is available a herbal stores online, as well as health food stores.
Dried Herbs
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Dried herbs are ground up and added to bath powder to give it a subtle scent. The type of herb also contributes to the property of the bath powder. Lavender has a calming effect, while rose pedals convey a light, summery, romantic feeling. Dried herbs are available online at herbal stores and homeopathic stores.
Essential Oils
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Essential oils used in bath powder recipes give the powder a distinct scent. Choose an essential oil that has a scent to complement your mood or the season. For a scent that is obvious but not overbearing, add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil to a bath powder mixture. Essential oils are available at health food stores and online.
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