Thursday, February 3, 2011

Bath Salts

INGREDIENTS:

12 tall jelly (12-ounce) canning jars with lids and rings
2 bags of Epsom Salts, 4 lbs. each (approximately 16 cups)
4 lb kosher salt (approximately 6 cups is needed, buy two boxes and cook with the rest)
1/2 teaspoon glycerin, divided
16 drops eucalyptus peppermint essential oil
15 drops red colorant

DIRECTIONS:

Empty one bag of Epsom Salts into a large mising bowl.  Add 3 cups of kosher salt.  Stir well.  Stir in 1/4 teaspoon glycerin and eight drops of eucalyptus essential oil.  Mix well.

In second large mixing bowl, empty one bag of Epsom Salts, and add 3 cups of kosher salt.  Stir well.

Add 1/4 teaspoon glycerin, eight drops of eucalyptus essential oil, and red colorant.  Stir until completely blended.  Color should be even.

Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup and fill canning jars at an angle, layer salts in jars, alternating white and colored mixtures.

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