Toss two of these in the bathwater to delight your children or give yourself a treat. A
basket or bowl of these fragrant little wonders also makes a nice addition to a bathroom
shelf or vanity.
½ cup citric acid
1 cup baking soda
¾ cup cornstarch
¼ cup Epsom salt
10 to 15 drops essential oil (good choices: jasmine lavender, patchouli, vanilla, and
yang-ylang)
6 drops food coloring of your choice
2 ounces water
1. Stir together the citric acid, baking soda, and cornstarch, and run them through a sifter
or sieve to be sure they’re thoroughly combined.
2. Add the Epsom salt, and mix thoroughly.
3. Add the essential oil and food coloring to the dry ingredients, using your fingers to
break up any lumps.
4. Lightly spray the mixture with the water to dampen it. If you use too much water, the
mixture will fizz and expand.
5. Form the dampened mixture into round balls about the size of an egg.
6. Place the balls on a baking sheet, and leave them to dry overnight.
7. Store the bath balls where they’ll be within easy reach for a soothing bath.
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