Itchy cure bath recipe – Craft Gossip

Itchy Cure Bath Recipe
from Soapcrafters.com

1 Cup Powdered Milk
1 Cup Oatmeal (Rolled Oats)
1 Cup Lavender Flowers
1/2 Cup Chamomile Flowers
2 Cups Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Lavender Essential Oil
1 Muslin Drawstring Bag

Mix together Lavender and Chamomile Flowers. Add Powdered Milk and Oatmeal, mix well. Stir in Sea Salt. Sprinkle with Lavender Essential Oil and mix well.

Store mixture in large, decorated Mason Jars with an air tight lid. Scoop a large handful of mixture in to a Muslin Bag to use.

Tie the bag onto the faucet and then start your bath. Once your tub is full, allow the bag to float in the bath water so the goodness continues to seep out as you soak.

After your bath, empty and wash the Muslin Bag. Set it aside to dry so you can use it for your next bath.

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