Make a batch of these and nestle the package in a gold basket for a beautiful presentation that mimics the Wise Men's gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh. These make great bathtime luxuries for yourself and wonderful holiday gifts. What a sweet way to share the message of Christmas. The recipe below makes enough for ten baths.
6 cups sea salt (Dead Sea salt is preferable; or use coarse sea salt)
3 cups Epsom salt
1 cup baking soda
Combine the sea salt, Epsom salt, and baking soda. Add 5 drops each of frankincense and myrrh essential oil*, or until the mixture is richly scented. (You can also add a sweet scent like lavender or orange to soften the smoky, spicy tones.)
Combine well and scoop one cup each into ten containers. (You can use cellophane baggies, colored plastic wrap tied with a ribbon, ceramic jars. Use your imagination!) Nestle the salts inside a gold basket with a Christmas card from you.
*Essential oils are simply highly concentrated versions of natural oils extracted from plants and plant matter such as fruit, bark, and leaves. Because the oils are concentrated, one tiny bottle will last for a very long time. It is important to buy these oils at a store where you can test the scent before you buy. Inferior oils of frankincense and myrrh will have a bad paint thinner odor. High quality oils will smell rich and warm.
Note: Essential oils can be found at health food stores.
Thanks to Paula Archer who shared this recipe from:
http://www.womenoffaith.com/blog/2011/12/frankincense-and-myrrh-bath-salts-the-wise-womans-gifts/
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