Time for a big dose of pure relaxation! Let's make bath oil ourselves and bring the spa feeling into the bathroom. Our 3 favorite instructions for natural bath additives.
After a long day at work or an extensive walk through the winter landscape, there is nothing better than a warm bath.
What must not be missing, of course, is a heavenly smelling scent. Fragrances can relax us, perk us up or provide us with new power.
Do you know bath oils? Just a few drops in the hot bath water and you'll feel like you're on cloud nine. There's a wide range of ready-made bath additives in the supermarket.
Table of contents
- What ingredients do I need to make my own bath oil?
- How to make bath oil?
- Here's what you need to keep in mind if you want to give homemade bath oil as a gift
- 3 great ideas to make bath oil yourself
- Roses bath oil for good mood
- Homemade jasmine orange bath oil
- DIY lavender bath oil for headache
- How to properly store homemade bath oil?
But we rely on the bath oil to make yourself. This is much more natural for the skin. Homemade bath oil does not contain artificial preservatives.
And besides, they are mega fast ready for use. Buying them at the supermarket takes longer than mixing them at home.
Tip: In the book, The Glow - Naturkosmetik selber machen, you will find many great instructions for DIY cosmetic projects. From creams, shampoos, scrubs, oils, you will find many step-by-step instructions with photos.
When I started to look into the subject, I stumbled across this book. It offers a lot of great instructions for beginners and also advanced. And for every skin and hair type. I can highly recommend it to you and regularly prepare natural cosmetics with the book myself.
What ingredients do I need to make my own bath oil?
A homemade bath oil always consists of:
Base oil - Use natural, cold-pressed vegetable oil. It nourishes the skin, makes it silky soft and provides it with moisture.
Suitable as a basis
- Almond oil*
- Coconut oil* (the Coconut oil* becomes solid when it cools down)
- Sunflower oil
- Grape seed oil
- Jojoba oil*
- Avocado oil
- Olive oil
- Safflower oil
- Argan oil*
Essential oils - You can buy them online or at the pharmacy. Sometimes also in the drugstore. Essential oils are also available in many online stores in practical sets.
Emulsifier - It is necessary so that the bath oil does not float on the surface of the water.
But since we don't want chemicals in our bath oil, we have another tip:
Before each full bath you stir the Bath oil with 0,2 liter Cream. Yes, heard correctly. Cream ensures that the oil mixes with the water and makes the skin pleasantly soft and smooth. You save on chemicals and can feel like Cleopatra in a milk bath.
Food coloring* and Lavender flowers* or Rose petals* - bring color to our oils. Otherwise, all bath oils would look the same. That would also be boring. But do not use too much, otherwise the skin and the bathtub can discolor.
Tip: To make the homemade bath oil last longer, you can add 2-3 Vitamin E drops* to the mixture. You can buy these at the pharmacy.
This is how essential oils affect your body!
How to make bath oil?
You don't need much for the basic recipe. If you make bath oil, you can follow these simple instructions. The ratio of ingredients always remains the same. You only need a neutral vegetable oil, such as olive oil, Almond oil* or Jojoba oil* and a natural essential oil.
An emulsifier such as milk or cream is then added directly before the bath - this ensures that the oil mixes with the water.
Basic recipe for bath oil:
- 100 ml base oil
- 6-12 drops of essential oils
Or in tablespoons: 100 ml base oil = 10 tablespoons.
Mix the two oils together. You can either use them immediately or store them in a dark bottle. Always shake the oil mixture well before use.
If you like, add a little honey, milk, buttermilk or cream before bathing. And the DIY bath additive is ready.
Important: The specified amount of essential oil should not be exceeded. So if you use two scents for a recipe, you can still take only 5 ml in total. So 2.5 ml of each oil.
For a full bath you take about 20 ml bath oil.
Beware of too much essential oil
1 ml of essential oil is 6-25 drops, depending on the density of the oil. Per full bath you calculate 6-12 drops of essential oil. Better use it very sparingly!
When mixing the bath oil, you need to take your time. Because if you get too many drops of essential oil, you can irritate the skin. If this happens to you, then fill up with base oil to soften the mixture.
Not everyone tolerates every essential oil equally well. Therefore, you should test it on the palm of your hand before adding it to the bath water.
Make your own bath oil only for a bath
Want to make a mixture just for a full bath? Then stick to this recipe:
- 3 tablespoons base oil
- 3-5 drops of essential oils
And then a sip of cream, milk or a tablespoon of honey. Done!
Here's what you need to keep in mind if you want to give homemade bath oil as a gift
If you want to make the bath oil in larger quantities as a gift, then mix the emulsifier already with the oils. However, you must not use dairy products for this, as they spoil.
Instead, add 10 to 15 ml of Mulfisan to the oils. This is a synthetically produced emulsifier that extends the shelf life of the oil.
Small disadvantage: the nourishing properties of the milk are lost. But the person receiving the gift, can add the milk itself additionally.
Bottle it in dark bottles, design a nice label and put a bow on the bottle. What a great DIY giftthat comes from the heart!
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3 great ideas to make bath oil yourself
Because you can actually use all herbal and essential oils for this, the number of possibilities, Bath additive produce themselves, almost infinite. But of course we have our favorites. And we reveal them now :)
Because it is much easier to measure the oil in drops than in ml, all our bath oil recipes are given in drops.
Before bathing, the oil is mixed with the cream and you're ready to get terribly soft skin :)
Bad mood or really exhausting day? This particular mood disappears very quickly with the scent of roses.
Important: For Coconut oil* you have to be quick. It sets very quickly. It was just enough for a photo in a liquid state.
The Glitter* will also sink quickly. It is therefore better to prepare a smaller quantity. Alternatively, you can pour this oil into a praline mold and portion it wonderfully.
Roses bath oil for good mood
Du benötigst
- 40 g Coconut oil
- 2 Drop red food coloring
- 5 Drop Rose oil
- 3 Drop Melissa oil
Anleitung
- Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan.40 g coconut oil
- Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well.2 drops red food coloring
- Now mix in the rose and lemon balm oil.5 drops of rose oil, 3 drops lemon balm oil
- Pour the oil into a jar. Or consume it best right away.
Notes
Jasmine oil* brings our body back into balance. It has a balancing and relaxing effect. In combination with orange, it becomes a little fruity and can even have a slightly eroticizing effect ;)
Because jasmine and orange themselves smell very intense, you should mix them with a relatively neutral oil.
Homemade jasmine orange bath oil
Du benötigst
- 40 ml Almond oil
- 8 Drop Jasmine oil
- 2 Drop Orange oil
- a little yellow food coloring optional
Anleitung
- First, put the almond oil in a jar.
- And now jasmine and orange oil. Smell the oil and decide for yourself whether you take a little more essential oil or not. But be careful: do not overdo it!
- If you want to add a little color, simply dye the oils at the end.
- Fill the bath oil into a dark bottle or use it up right away.
Notes
You have a long day behind you? Your head is buzzing? Then a warm bath can do you a world of good. Especially if you use bath additive that specifically helps against headaches.
Lavender and tea tree help to get rid of the headache and relax. Clear your mind and get rid of headaches you can with Lavender oil*.
However, the strong scent of the small purple flower should be used sparingly because of its intensity. Mixed with Tea tree oil* It works very well against colds.
If you like, you can add a few more Lavender flowers* Add to the bath water.
DIY lavender bath oil for headache
Du benötigst
- 40 ml Grape seed oil
- 8 Drop Lavender oil
- 2 Drop Tea tree oil
- a little blue food coloring optional
Anleitung
- First, the grape seed oil goes into a crucible.
- Follow with lavender and tea tree oil. Mix them well together.
- If you like, you can stir in a little food or soap color.
- And off with it into the bath water.
So easy you can make colorful bath bombs yourself
How to properly store homemade bath oil?
It is best to use the mixtures directly. If you want to store them, you must use a dark bottle or jar. The bath additives keep best at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
In no case should they come into contact with sunlight.
Before bathing, simply shake briefly and the oil is ready for use.
A really great little Souvenirs for invitations of all kinds you always have, if you Make bath oil yourself can. Christmas, birthdays or just a little attention for the stressed girlfriend. Who can make bath oil itself, has always won :)
If you want to produce on stock, are suitable Bath salts or homemade Bath balls better.
Our conclusion
Well, do you feel like making your own bath oil? In no time at all you have mixed a wonderful aromatic bath and transformed your bathroom into a wellness oasis. Goodbye stress, goodbye worries!
But be careful when dosing the essential oils! Too much of it can cause skin irritation! Rather take too little and mild than too much of it!
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