The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances

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1 cup baking soda


½ cup cornstarch


¼ cup Epsom salt


½ cup citric acid


½ cup purified water


5 drops peppermint essential oil


5 drops tea tree essential oil


Yield:
4 ounces

This is a green duplicate of LUSH Bath Bombs but without any preservatives or synthetic
perfumes. You can also use your favorite essential oils to make as many different bath soaks as
you want.


Mix all the ingredients in a china bowl. Stuff the mixture into ice cube trays or form small balls
and let dry. For a foot soak, use one apricot-size cube. For bubbly bath, use three cubes. Store
the tablets in a plastic container with a lid or in a decorative bottle or jar.


Green Feet Reviving Spray


1 cup purified water


½ cup witch hazel


½ ounce white clay (kaolin)


5 drops peppermint essential oil


5 drops tea tree essential oil


Yield:
5 ounces

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and store in the refrigerator. Shake well before use.


Green Wax Hand and Foot Treatment


7 ounces soybean wax


½ ounce sweet almond or jojoba oil


5 drops rose essential oil


Yield:
4 ounces
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