The Non-Toxic Bath | 6 homemade DIY recipes

My favourite self-care activity is taking a super long, super hot non-toxic bath bath. I literally stay in there for hours…

But the last thing I want to be doing is soaking in a bunch of synthetic chemicals that have carcinogenic, neurotoxic or hormorne-disrupting properties. Especially when my pores are wide open from the heat so ensuring I’m taking a non-toxic bath.

Sometimes, I’ll simply take a bath in water (seriously!). Other times, I’ll whip up one of the following recipes.

Espom + baking soda soak

Ingredients

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 1/4 cup baking soda

Instructions

Mix both ingredients in bath until dissolved

Fizzing bath bombs

Ingredients

• 1 cup citric acid
• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup fractionated coconut oil
• 8–10 drops of your favourite essential oil(s)

Instructions

1. Place citric acid, baking soda, cornstarch and oil in a bowl.
2. Add 8–10 drops of the essential oil or blend of choice.
3. Mix well with spoon until soft dough is formed. It should have the consistency of damp sand. Note: If the mixture is too wet, try adding a little more baking soda and cornstarch until consistency is correct. 
4. At this point, you may add food coloring, dried herbs, or flower petals to mixture. 
5. Place mixture in silicone molds. Let sit 24 hours before removing from mold.
6. To use, drop in tub or shower and allow to dissolve.

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Colourful bath bombs

Ingredients

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid
• 10–20 drops essential oil of choice
• 100% pure witch hazel in spray bottle
• Mold (Silicone or metal)
• Natural coloring such as Mica

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine baking soda and citric acid. 
2. Add ½ teaspoon natural coloring and mix well. 
3. Stir in essential oils. 
4. Spray the entire surface of the mix with witch hazel and mix with hands. Continue to spray and mix rapidly until the mixture holds together. 
5. Quickly press the mixture into desired mold, making sure it is firmly packed. Let mixture set in mold for 20–30 seconds. Gently tap the mold to release bath bombs. 
6. Let dry for 30 minutes or until they are firm and do not fall apart.

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Essential oil bubble bath

Ingredients

• 1 cup unscented castile soap
• ½ cup vegetable glycerin
• 2 tablespoons water
• 15 drops essential oil(s) 

Instructions

1. Combine castile soap, glycerin, and water into glass bowl.
2. Add essential oils.
3. Stir until well combined.
4. Pour into glass container.
5. To use, add ¼–½ cup of the essential oil bubble bath mixture to warm, running bath water.

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Soap satchels

Ingredients

• 4 small burlap bags
• 1 natural soap bar of choice, grated
• ¾ cup old-fashioned oats

Instructions

1. Place grated soap and old-fashioned oats into a small bowl and mix until combined.
2. Divide mixture equally into burlap bags.
3. When showering or washing hands, wet the burlap satchel and use as a loofah or hand exfoliator. Add a drop of grapefruit or wild orange for uplifting properties. 

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Epsom salt bath

Ingredients

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 1/4 cup fractionated coconut oil
• 10 drops essential oil(s)

Instructions

1. Add essential oils to Epsom salt and fractionated coconut oil and stir together.
2. Draw a warm bath and add ¼–½ cup of the mixture to the tub.

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For tips on storing your non-toxic bath recipes and other homemade natural DIY products, read this post.

What is your favourite non-toxic bath recipe?

M.

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