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Candy Cane Bath Salt

This is a great bath salt for you and your family to enjoy during the holidays or any time of the year. Take care of your health and do not use oil baths or salt baths if you have sensitive skin or skin allergies.

Exciting Candy Cane Bath Salt Recipe

Candy canes are a part of our holiday tradition. We decorate our trees with them and Santa gives peppermint candies to children when they visit him at stores. Peppermint also has healing qualities. Peppermint oil can have effects on the mind as well as the body.

For the mind, peppermint can relieve mental fatigue, energize, encourage communication and help sharpen the senses. Let's face it, it's perfect for those holiday shopping sprees!

For the body, peppermint increase physical strength and endurance relieve pain and increase appetite. This is great for those holiday parking lot hikes and holiday parties. This bath is great for kids and those winter time guests during the holidays as well. Don't wait to try the bath until the holidays. Give it a try now!

Below is a recipe for the Candy Cane Bath Salt. After mixing the ingredients, you will have enough salt mix for around ten baths. Only use a small amount when adding to the bath water. A good amount would be enough salt to fill your palm, but no more.

The recipe can be printed and cut out to help organize your found oil treasures. Remember when using oils to take great care in your health. Always talk to your doctor before trying any bath salts. Some skin types are very sensitive to oils and salts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 10 drops peppermint oil
  • 15 drops red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon glycerin
  • 1000 smiles!

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Mix red food coloring, until completely absorbed, and color is even.
  3. Store in clear glass bottles.

The creator of this recipe is NOT a doctor. Do not use this recipe if you have sensitive skin or skin allergies. Always talk to your Doctor before trying any bath salt or bath salt recipe. The creator of this recipe does not assume any responsibility in using this bath salt mix.

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#1 by sithj3726, Sep 19, 2008
this was incredible!
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