Recipe: After-Sun Bath

Sunshine is healthy when taken in moderation, but this time of year it's easy to inadvertently overdo it! When your skin has been overexposed, it may prove beneficial to soak in these readily available botanicals for relief. The following recipe should be avoided if skin is broken or weepy. Those with a sensitivity to ragweed may wish to avoid chamomile as they are members of the same family.

You will need:

6 oz Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
2 oz Oatmeal, Colloidal
2 oz Goats Milk Powder
1 oz Calendula Oil, Infusion
2 oz Tapioca Starch
1 oz Aloe Vera Powder
4 oz Chamomile Flowers, Dried
5 ml (1 tsp) Lavender, Bulgarian Essential Oil

Phase 1: Place tapioca starch in a blender reserved for formulating (it is helpful if your blender has a top with a removable plug in the center). Cap your blender and with blades on, pour Calendula Oil, Infusion and Essential Oil through center of lid and mix until thoroughly combined. The tapioca starch should still be powder-like in appearance and may look slightly lumpy. If it looks like a paste or has the consistency of tiny balls, you have used too much oil. (It is imperative that you weigh your ingredients for your recipe to turn out successfully.) Pour tapioca starch/oil blend into a sterile glass or stainless steel bowl and set aside.

Phase 2: Combine all other ingredients except for Chamomile Flowers in a separate glass or stainless steel mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.

Phase 3: Combine Tapioca Starch mixture with the blend from Phase 2 and mix well. When all ingredients have been incorporated, add Chamomile Flowers and mix again. Package in an airtight container.

To Use: Pour approximately 8 oz dry product into lukewarm bath water and soak for up to 30 minutes.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com