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Title: After Bath Splash - A Natural Beauty Recipe
Article Summary: Simple recipes to round off a great bath & leave you feeling fresh and natural.
Word Count: 331
First Published: 2003

Contact Info:
Paula Polman
paula@TheLearningCenterForEntrepreneurs.com
780-270-8146 MST
Edmonton AB Canada


An after bath splash is an easy to make recipe that is also easy to create your own unique blend. You can store it in a plastic bottle or re-use an old pump mister bottle that has been well cleaned. Keep it in a cool, dark place. This recipe will last about four to six months if kept carefully. Discard immediately if it looks or smells 'off'.

You Need:

     100 Proof Clear Alcohol like Vodka, Everclear or SD Alcohol
     Floral Waters
     Vegetable Glycerin
     Essential Oils
     Clean, coloured plastic/glass bottle

Pour everything into your bottle and shake. Splash it or spray it on your skin to feel refreshed and clean.

Some recipes:

Garden Delight
     25% Alcohol
     9% Vegetable Glycerin
     33% Neroli Hydrosol
     32% Lavender Hydrosol
     0.6% Geranium Essential Oil
     0.4% Lavender Essential Oil

Sweet Rose
     25% Alcohol
     9% Vegetable Glycerin
     65% Rose Hydrosol
     0.25% Rose Essential Oil
     0.75% Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Can't Get Enough Lavender
     25% Alcohol
     9% Vegetable Glycerin
     65% Lavender Hydrosol
     1% Lavender Essential Oil

Citrus Heaven*
     25% Alcohol
     9% Vegetable Glycerin
     50% Neroli Hydrosol
     15% Lemon Hydrosol
     0.25% Lavender Essential Oil
     0.30% Sweet Orange Essential Oil
     0.45% Grapefruit Essential Oil

* Citrus oils may be irritating to some. If in doubt do a patch test: place a drop of the oil on your inside forearm near the elbow and cover with a bandaid. Leave on for up to 24 hours and then remove the bandaid. If there is any sign of redness or rash then you are sensitive to the compound and should not use it.

Example
To make 60ml (2oz) of splash, multiply the percentage of each ingredient by 60 to get the amount, in ml, of each ingredient:
     25% Alcohol x 60ml = 15ml
     9% Vegetable Glycerin x 60ml = 5.4ml
     65% Lavender Hydrosol x 60ml = 39ml
     1% Lavender Essential Oil x 60ml = 0.6ml

Useful conversion rates:
     1 tsp = 5ml
     1 tbsp = 15ml
     1/4 cup = 60ml
     1ml = 20 drops
So in the example above, 0.6ml = 12 drops (20x.6)


Paula Polman, B.Sc. ran a natural cosmetics and toiletries company for 6 years and has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years. She is now involved in offering online instructional courses for small business at The Learning Center for Entrepreneurs, supporting the growth of small business thorugh extended learning. Email her at paula [at] TheLearningCenterForEntrepreneurs [dot] com or visit http://www.TheLearningCenterForEntrepreneurs.com

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