Botanical DIY RECIPES
2020
table of contents Entrancing Bath Bars
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These dazzling bath bars stray from the conventional shape of the classic bath bomb.
Shimmering Quartz Bath Bombs
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Crystals are just like old friends: beautiful, relaxing to be around, and never fail to make you smile.
Bath Soak Darlings
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Layer up the mixture in jars with an endless range of customizable colours and botanicals.
Warmth & Light Natural Soy Candle
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Scented with your choice of natural essential oils, this clean-burning soy candle is an eco-friendly alternative to paraffin.
Creamy Honey Mint Cleanser
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This honey mint cleansing balm is nothing short of refreshing.
Rose Gold Glow Serum 14 A light-weight serum to bring skin a glow that’s merry and bright.
Entrancing
Bath Bars These dazzling bath bars stray from the conventional shape of the classic bath bomb. Add any decorative dry botanical you please for a splash of colour and stack them into beautiful glass jars. Tie with a ribbon or rustic jute string for a fully eco-friendly gift. This recipe makes approximately 16-20 bars, depending on the type and size of mold used. Incredibly cost-effective, this recipe can easily be scaled up to make multiple gifts plus a little extra for yourself! If adding essential oils for fragrance, we personally love a blend of 40 drops lavender, 15 drops orange, 10 drops rose geranium, 5 drops ylang ylang essential oils!
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YIELDS: APPROXIMATELY 16 -20 BARS
PREPARE MOLDS: If you want botanicals or salts on the
DEPENDING ON THE MOLD
top of your bars, place a small layer (i.e. Epsom Salts) to decorate the bottom of the molds.
1 cup citric acid 2 cups baking soda 1 cup cornstarch ¼ cup epsom salts 30 mL Earth’s Aromatique Hydrosol of choice (or water in a spray bottle) silicone bar mold or ice cube tray
OPTIONAL ADD-INS:
50 - 70 drops essential oils of choice
In a large bowl, mix the first four ingredients together. Blend well to avoid clumps. To the bowl, add essential oils and colourants (if using). If you would like botanicals dispersed through the bars, add them now and mix. Using hydrosol or water in a spray bottle, spray two spritzes at a time, and stir well in between. The objective is to add just enough moisture to bind the mixture together, and not so much that it sets off the chemical reaction that we want to save for the bath. Stop spraying
½ - 1 tsp colorant such as spirulina, beet root powder, or mica.
when the mixture looks like a very dry pastry. When
1 tsp - 3 Tbsp botanical accents such as red clover, spruce tips, hibiscus petals, butterfly pea flower, whole rosebuds, coneflowers, or chamomile flowers
quickly to prevent the mixture from drying out. You have
1 tsp - 3 Tbsp salts such as epsom salt, himalayan sea salt, or black hawaiian salt
squeezing in your hand, it should keep its shape. Work used too much moisture if the mixture starts to expand, or the spatula and bowl are visibly wet. Add mixture into moulds and press in as hard as possible. This will make for a harder and more durable bar. Be especially attentive to the corners of the mold. Leave in mold and let dry flat for 3-4 hours. Remove from mold and allow to dry completely overnight. Store in a glass jar or your favourite sealable container.
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DIY Rose Bath Bomb Bars
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Shimmering Quartz Bath Bombs
Crystals are just like old friends: beautiful, relaxing to be around, and never fail to make you smile. These shimmering geode bath bombs look just like a quartz crystal! Naturally coloured and easy to assemble, it’s almost too pretty to use. Makes a show-stopping gift, especially when displayed in a reusable glass jar. Toss in the bath for a lovely bath ritual, and bask in the botanical wellness that nature offers.
YIELDS: 3-6 GEODE HALVES, DEPENDING ON THE
DIRECTIONS: Combine baking soda, citric acid, and
SIZE OF MOLD & FILLER USED
cornstarch. Mix well to combine. Split into separate
ROCK BASE LAYER
bowls if various colours are desired, divide between
½ cup baking soda
several bowls. Add chosen clays or cocoa powder.
¼ cup citric acid
Add essential oils and further colourants, if using.
¼ cup cornstarch
Mix well.
½ - 1 tsp clay or cocoa powder (i.e. fuller’s earth, glacial, rhassoul) for an earthy look
Using a spray bottle, moisten the mixture a few
Earth’s Aromatique hydrosol of choice or water in a spray bottle
it stays in a clump when squeezing a handful. Work
Half circle bath bomb mold, muffin tin (greased with coconut oil) or other mold of choice
not to add too much moisture.
sparse sprays at a time, stirring well in between. Stop when the mixture looks like very dry pastry and quickly so ingredients do not dry out, and be sure Pack contents into mold, pressing more into bottom and sides, leaving a concave shape in the middle.
CRYSTAL TOP LAYER
Let dry.
⅓ cup epsom salts
Spoon a few tablespoons of epsom salts onto the
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
top of mold. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon of melted
OPTIONAL
1 - 10 drops skin-safe essential oils ½ - 1 tsp tub-safe colorant (charcoal, mica, etc.)
coconut oil. Layer epsom salts and coconut oil until desired “crystal” look is reached. Place in the fridge for 3-5 hours. Release carefully from molds. Store in a cool/dry place. Use 1 geode per bath. Coconut oil may make your tub slippery: use caution when entering, and rinse tub well afterwards.
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Bath Soak Darlings Sometimes DIY doesn’t go the way you planned. Sometimes bath bombs, notoriously finicky recipes, don’t quite stick together. The beauty of do-it-yourself recipes is that even mistakes can be learned from, and we can still fashion visually stunning and high-quality gifts. If your Entrancing Bath Bars don’t quite stick together, that’s okay! We like to layer up the mixture in jars with an endless range of customizable colours and botanicals. If you like, you can forgo the moulds entirely, and make these Bath Soak Darlings entirely on purpose!
DIRECTIONS: Layer Bath Bar mix with epsom salts and colourful dried herbs or flowers of choice into a clear glass jar. For a decadent chocolate theme, try adding a layer of cocoa powder and crumbled cocoa butter!
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Warmth & Light Natural Soy Candle
Candles are classic. This easy candle recipe is scented with your choice of natural essential oils, and clean-burning soy wax is an eco-friendly alternative to paraffin. An unbleached cotton wick ensures the most natural, clean-burning candle possible. Beautiful and elegant. Simple as that.
YIELDS 220ML JAR
1 ½ cups soy wax 120 drops essential oil (such as peppermint) candle wick putty wick placer 220 mL heat proof container DIRECTIONS: With putty, attach the bottom of the wick to the center of your chosen heat-proof container, such as a 220 mL glass jar. Gently melt the wax in an old pot that will not be used for anything else. While wax is melting (do not allow it to overheat), center the wick in the container with a wick placer. Place the canister on a flat, heat-safe surface. It can help to lay down old rags or paper towels to catch potential spills. Once the wax is fully melted, remove from heat. Add essential oils. Carefully pour melted wax into the prepared vessel. Let stand until completely cool and firm, or overnight. Lay scissors flat across the top of the canister and trim the wick. Decorate the container as desired.
Creamy Honey Mint Cleanser This honey mint cleansing balm is nothing short of refreshing. Formulated to work in tandem with the skin’s pH, it cleanses away the day without stripping away the natural oils that keep our skin glowing. As this recipe requires a preservative, look into Kolya’s selection of eco-friendly preservatives or conduct your own thorough research. Fresh, creamy, and made from entirely plant-based ingredients, this cleanser is fantastic for oneself or as a gift to the skincare enthusiast in your life.
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TOOLS NEEDED:
Double boiler x2 or two bowls set over pots containing 1-inch of gently simmering water. Immersion blender or whisk Deep-sided container such as a glass measuring cup or large bowl (if using whisk)
YIELDS 120ML GLASS JAR LIQUID STAGE
32g water 14g glycerin
DIRECTIONS: Warm all Liquid Stage ingredients in a double boiler. Do not overheat. If using water and essential oil instead of hydrosol, add water, but omit essential oil until the final cool-down stage of preparation. While Liquid Stage warms, in a separate double boiler, melt all Oil Stage ingredients
10g honey
together. When Oil Stage is thoroughly melted, and Liquid
50g peppermint hydrosol (or 50g water plus 5 - 7 drops peppermint essential oil)
Stage mixture is warm (not hot) to the touch, pour Oil Stage
OIL STAGE
20g emulsifying wax 10g stearic acid 60g avocado oil
into a deep-sided container such as a glass measuring cup or a large bowl. With an immersion blender or whisk, adding 1/3rd at a time, incorporate warmed Liquid Stage into Oil Stage. Blend thoroughly between additions. The mixture will look like cream. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes. Thoroughly mix in preservative, and essential oil if using. Scrape into a wide-mouthed cap jar and allow to cool and set
COOL-DOWN STAGE
completely, at least 4 hours.
1.5g Geoguard
USE: As-is for a balm cleanser, or mix with a few drops of water in the palm of your hand for a lighter, creamier texture.
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Rose Gold Glow Serum This recipe for our Rose Gold Glow Serum is as visually beautiful as it is naturally nourishing to the skin. The lightest of touch to your day or night time routine perfectly finishes your skincare ritual. It is easily customizable with your favourite skin-safe essential oils and natural plant oils. Mica may be left out if you wish, or add a different colour, such as silver or bronze, for a perfectly unique presentation.
YIELD 30ML
8g sweet almond oil 8g jojoba oil 10g primrose or rosehip oil 2 drops orange essential oil 4 drops rose essential oil
DIRECTIONS: Mix mica and essential oils together and gently incorporate with a spoon or soft spatula. Slowly add bulk oils, mixing well to avoid clumps. Decant into a 30ml serum or dropper bottle. USE: Shake well, as mica will settle. Dispense a few drops into the palm of your hand or directly onto the face, then pat gently into your skin. Use on its own or
3 drops frankincense essential oil
to finish off any day or night skincare ritual.
¹⁄₁₆ - ⅛ tsp mica
TIP: Add a small metal or glass ball/bead to the bottle.
30mL pump bottle
This will help keep the mica dispersed.
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