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Bath Bombs

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup citric acid
1/8 cup epsom salts (optional)
*witch hazel in a spray bottle
various essential oils & dried herbs

Sift all dry ingredients in a glass bowl.
Add essential oils (about 10-20 drops per recipe - *see below for blends*)
Spray 3 times with witch hazel and mix well. Keep spraying the mix until it clumps when you squeeze it in your hands, but make sure it is not wet.
Add dried herbs if using. Press firmly into moulds (ice cube trays, soap moulds...) Let sit one minute in mould,
then carefully take them out and place on wax paper. If your house/appartment is humid, remember to place a clean
tea towel over the bombs and place under a fan. This will prevent the bombs from activating. Let dry 24-48 hours.

Here are a few aromatherapy blends:

Stress Relief Blend:
5 drops ginger
7 drops bergamot
2 drops geramium
(use dried geranium)

Sleepytime:
5 drops Chamomile
10 drops lavender
(use 2 tbsps of dried lavender and/or chamomile)

Aphrodite's Passion:
5 drops ylang ylang
5 drops patchouli
5 drops sandalwood
(use dried rose petals or buds)

Morning Fresh
6 drops lemongrass
15 drops Petitgrain or Neroli
(use dried lemongrass or dried lemon peel)

PMS Blend:
8 drops Clary Sage
10 drops Lavender
(use dried lavender flowers)

Submitted by: Lisa