
Bath Care
A natural bath routine, done your way.
DIY Bubble Bath
What You’ll Need:
Castile soap
Vegetable glycerin
Distilled water
Essential oils (such as lavender for calming)
Instructions:
1. Combine equal parts castile soap, vegetable glycerin, and distilled water.
2. Add essential oils for fragrance and calming benefits.
DIY Bubble Bath – English (PDF)
DIY Bubble Bath – Español (PDF)
DIY Body Scrub
What You’ll Need:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup carrier oil of your choice, such as coconut, jojoba, olive, almond, or grapeseed
Essential oils (optional)
OR
1/2 cup coffee grounds
2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon coconut oil, warmed
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a jar or sealed container.
DIY Body Scrub – English (PDF)
DIY Body Scrub – Español (PDF)
DIY Body Wash
What You’ll Need:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup carrier oil of your choice, such as coconut, jojoba, olive, almond, or grapeseed
Essential oils (optional)
OR
1/2 cup coffee grounds
2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon coconut oil, warmed
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a jar or sealed container.
DIY Body Scrub – English (PDF)
DIY Body Scrub – Español (PDF)
Resources/Tools
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