Oatmeal Bath

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Oatmeal Bath4 cups epsom salts2 cups Sea salt1 cup non fat powdered milk2 cups oatmeal ground to a very fine powder in a food processor orcoffee grinder-use the old fashioned kind40 drops of lavender essence oil

Mix together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl, sieve if you wish, then add the lavender 10 drops at a time, thoroughly mix it through. Do this 4 times, so that the lavender eo is distributed.Put the mix in glass jars and put a pretty sticker on the jar with all

the ingredients and the date made. This can be used to relax, good foritchy skin and for skin problems such as dermatitis. It will make yourskin soft, too.Basic Bath BombsDry Ingredients:

1 cup baking soda1/2 cup citric acid1/2 cup corn starchSieve dry ingredients til you get a nice smooth blend.Wet Ingredients:2 1/2 T. sunflower or other light oil3/4 T. water

1 to 2 teaspoons essential oils or fragrance oils1/4 teaspoon borax as an emulsifiervegetable or other natural colorant (optional)Combine wet ingredients and borax, mix thoroughly, and drizzle onto dry

ingredients and blend thoroughly. Remember that when you drizzle thismixture over the dry ingredients -you need to work quickly, since theliquid will make the reaction happen. Pack tightly into molds such asfloating candle molds and slide out. They should release easily. Allow

to dry overnight.-- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

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