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Sparklin' Hot Summer Nights Bath Salts

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This bath salt recipe will soothe excited teens on a hot summer’s night. Plus they will love the glittery look.
Prep Time: :15
Cook Time: :
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Epsom salts
  • 1 cup Baking soda
  • 8 drops red food coloring
  • 8 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1/4 cup of fine glitter; red, orange, yellow mix
  • 15 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
  • 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 10 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
  • 2 sealable containers or pretty jars
Preparation:
In a large bowl, mix together salts and baking soda. Add oils, mixing well. Add coloring, start with 6 drops of red and 8 of yellow, mix well. Continue to add two drops at a time until you are pleased with the color. Stir in glitter. Makes two one cup containers. For the Bath: Add 4 tablespoons of bath salts to running water for one full tub.

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