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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Cups 177g

Recipe makes 5 Cups)

The following items or measurements are not included below:

citric acid

Calories 770
Calories from Fat 784 (101%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 87.2g 134%
Saturated Fat 52.1g 260%
Monounsaturated Fat 28.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 24526mg 1021%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%

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Bath Melts

Recipe #91470 | 45 min | 30 min prep | add private note

By: JustaQT
May 20, 2004

This is so relaxing and wonderful.

5 Cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups melted cocoa butter
  • 2 cups baking soda
  • 1 cup citric acid
  • food coloring (optional)
  • essential oils or fragrance oil (skin-safe)

Directions

  1. 1
    Steps: Melt the cocoa butter, add colorant and fragrance, mix.
  2. 2
    Then add powdered ingredients, stir well and pour into small molds, such as a fancy ice cube tray.
  3. 3
    Let sit in fridge or freezer until set then pop them out of the molds onto waxed paper or parchment paper and let sit for a short while.
  4. 4
    Store in baggies or airtight container.
  5. 5
    Use one or two per bath, and be sure you have a non-slip mat in place, as the oils may make for a slick surface in your tub.
  6. 6
    Note: Be sure that your"parts" are based upon weight, that the cocoa butter is melted when you weigh it, and that your"parts" are small amounts, such as a tablespoon or two.
  7. 7
    You can also substitute the citric acid with more baking soda and/or sea salt to make non-fizzing melts, however the fizziness helps to slowly disperse your oils through your bath.

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From: Abby Girl

On Aug 22, 2006

The name alone does not do wonders for these little goodies. They soften and sooth dry skin. Made even better if you can find a nice fragrance or essential oil blend. To die for

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