Strawberry & Cream Bath Salts Recipe
Description: Make these delightful bath salts for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for someone special. If strawberry isn’t your favorite, feel free to experiment with other fragrances like Peaches & Cream or Lemon Meringue, adjusting both the scent and color to your liking. You can even create a custom version using your preferred fragrance oil.
Recipe Category: Bath/Beauty
Keywords: Quick & Easy, Bath Salts, Homemade Beauty Products
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 cups | Coarse sea salt |
| 1/8 cup | Glycerin |
| Strawberry fragrance | |
| Vanilla fragrance | |
| Food coloring | |
| Ribbons or string | |
| Labels |
Instructions:
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Mix the Salt: Begin by placing the coarse sea salt into a large glass mixing bowl. Add the glycerin and mix thoroughly until well combined.
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Divide and Color: Split the salt mixture evenly into two separate bowls. In one bowl, add the desired amount of food coloring until you achieve the desired shade of strawberry pink. Mix well, ensuring the color is evenly distributed throughout the salt. If using liquid food coloring, be cautious not to add too much, as it may make the mixture too wet. It’s better to err on the side of caution and maintain a lighter shade of pink rather than risk over-saturation.
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Fragrance Time: To one bowl of salt mixture, add the strawberry fragrance oil. In the other bowl, add the vanilla fragrance oil. Mix each bowl well to evenly distribute the fragrance throughout the salt. Remember, the fragrance amounts are not “to taste” but “to smell,” so adjust according to your preference for scent intensity.
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Let it Stand: Cover both bowls and allow them to stand for approximately an hour to allow the fragrances to fully infuse into the salt. Afterward, give each bowl a final mix to ensure the fragrances are evenly distributed.
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Layering: Prepare clean jars for storing the bath salts. When ready, begin filling the jars by alternating layers of the strawberry-scented salt and the vanilla-scented salt. Hold the jars at a slight angle while filling to achieve a beautiful layered effect reminiscent of sand art.
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Finishing Touches: Once filled, cover the lids of the jars with a piece of decorative cotton or paper. Secure with ribbons or string for a charming finishing touch. Don’t forget to provide each jar with a label indicating the fragrance and usage instructions.
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Usage: To enjoy these delightful bath salts, simply add 4 to 5 tablespoons to a warm bath and allow them to dissolve, creating a fragrant and relaxing spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home.
Note: While some recipes may suggest using Kool-Aid for fragrance and color, this recipe opts for more traditional fragrance oils and food coloring. This decision is made to avoid any potential staining issues that may arise from using Kool-Aid.
