Lavender Bath Melts
Sometimes there is someone in your life that works so hard, often thanklessly, who you know should take time for themselves, but refuses. I have a friend who volunteers with kids when she is not taking care of her own. She is always the first to offer help, lend an ear, or even add a sassy comment to a Facebook photo. She can be counted on to support everyone around her despite long days and a sore body, so I made her something that she could use to pamper herself.
These lavender bath melts are pure luxury in a tiny package. Add a few to a warm bath and they melt and mix in with the water. Like a magnet, the cocoa butter is drawn to dry skin. Along with the coconut oil, it soaks in over the course of a bath and leaves the skin velvety soft and moisturized.
To make these delicious bath melts for someone you love, follow these instructions:
- 55 g cocoa butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 20 drops [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RSCP9W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002RSCP9W&linkCode=as2&tag=gardther-20&linkId=FFIQC3NKMGITSJME” target=”_blank”]lavender essential oil[/url]
- 1 tablespoon [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AYEHIO/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003AYEHIO&linkCode=as2&tag=gardther-20&linkId=2WMVQWZ4UOWKBBEB” target=”_blank”]dried lavender flowers[/url]
- [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OOVAYU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002OOVAYU&linkCode=as2&tag=gardther-20&linkId=VUEBYX2M3Z2ZXSSA” target=”_blank”]Small pot with pour spout[/url]
- Spatula
- [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JEBP1I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007JEBP1I&linkCode=as2&tag=gardther-20&linkId=BEGPOJ4NTINUSLPV” target=”_blank”]Silicone mould[/url]
- [img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_8470.jpg” width=”680″ height=”453″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Lavender Bath Melts | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]
- Melt the oils in the small pot over medium low heat. Stir constantly and keep a watchful eye on the oils. You want them to just reach the melting point and not overheat.
- [img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_8507.jpg” width=”680″ height=”453″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Lavender Bath Melts | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]
- When the oils have melted and combined, add the essential oil and stir well.
- [img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_8495.jpg” width=”680″ height=”453″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Lavender Bath Melts | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]
- Immediately pour into silicone moulds. A [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OOVAYU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002OOVAYU&linkCode=as2&tag=gardther-20&linkId=VUEBYX2M3Z2ZXSSA” target=”_blank”]Turkish coffee pot[/url] makes this job a lot easier. I use this pot for all my natural skincare recipes as it is small but tall, has a long handle to keep your hands away from hot oils, and (of course) because it s much easier to pour with a spout.
- Sprinkle dried lavender buds on the hot oil, dividing the tablespoon up evenly between the bath melts.
- [img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_8524.jpg” width=”680″ height=”453″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Lavender Bath Melts | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]
- Move the silicone mould to the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours.
- [img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_8548.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”IMG_8548″]
- Pack them into gift boxes with a label and instructions and store them in the fridge until you give them away!
Used In This Project:
- Small Rectangular Labels • I chose the “Chalkboard” style in lilac.
- Rectangular Labels • I chose the “Chalkboard” style in lilac.
- Small Gift Boxes • I chose the white color.
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I love Lavender! These look absolutely enchanting and not too difficult to make. Thank you for sharing your creativity.