Aromatherapy clay shower gel... sounds soothing, cleansing and moisturising to me!
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I’ve been wanting to make this for ages... another soggy weekend means that I have my chance to get creating. Aromatherapy clay shower gel... sounds soothing, cleansing and moisturising to me! I want a lovely fragrance from the oils, all the therapeutic properties from the ingredients and fresh, happy skin please!
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So... first things, first! Organise my equipment:
- Spoon/stirrer/paper/scissors/tape
- Empty bottles for my creations
- Bath oils/shower gel base/clay powders
I gather together the ingredients I want to create my clay shower gels... I pick them for scent, skin nourishment and colour. I am going to make 3 combinations.
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Bath oils: Each has their own signature aromatherapy blend. Vegan friendly.
Amphora Aromatics, Relaxing- Calming, balancing and stress releasing.
Made with pure essential oils including Lavender, Chamomile Roman and Melissa
Amphora Aromatics, PMT- Soothing, calming and stress releasing.
Made with pure essential oils including Lavender, Clary Sage and Neroli Absolute
Amphora Aromatics, Invigorating- Energising and refreshing.
Made with pure essential oils including Basil, Geranium and Rosemary.
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Shower Gel Base: The clear gel base is the perfect plain base to mix ingredients into.
Amphora Aromatics, Shower Gel Base: Paraben free and natural SLS free product. Vegan friendly.
Clays: The clays are very efficient at drawing dirt, oils, and toxins from the skin. Vegan friendly.
Amphora Aromatics, Pink Clay- Pink Kaolin, suitable for dry/sensitive skin.
Amphora Aromatics, White Clay- Kaolin, suitable for sensitive skin.
Amphora Aromatics, Green Clay- Illite, suitable for normal/oily skin.
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The steps...
- Set out my equipment
- Sort out my bath oil/clay combinations
- Make a cone out of the paper, and hold the shape with a piece of tape
- Take Bottle 1 – fill ¾ with shower gel base
- Put my cone in the top of the bottle and pour in x2 heaped tablespoons of clay
- Add into the mix as much bath oil as I like
- Use the stirrer to mix the product together
- Put the lid on and shake it really, really well - repeat the process for Bottle 2 and 3
It doesn’t have to be perfect - you can put in more or less of all the ingredients as you like!
I can’t wait to try mine out, enjoy creating yours!
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Disclaimer:
Please note that Amphora Aromatics Ltd cannot be held responsible for any injury, illness or adverse reaction to any recipes, instructions or advice given. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that they have followed the relevant safety protocols and that they are aware of any possible side effects before use. We always advise that a skin patch test is carried out before full usage of any natural product whether purchased from ourselves or elsewhere.
If you are making a water based formulation for yourself or to sell then it’s very important that extremely high levels of hygiene are adhered to. Please also be aware that water based products will require some sort of preservative to ensure that they don’t spoil too rapidly. Once water has been included in a formulation bacteria can quickly form and spoil the finished product if preservatives are not used.
Some essential oils can be particularly hazardous for pregnant women. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant then please ensure that you have carefully checked that the essential oil(s) you plan to use are suitable. We recommend that essential oils are avoided altogether during the first trimester of pregnancy. Products should be stored out of reach of children. If you’re planning to use essential oils during pregnancy or with babies or children then you should consult with a professional Aromatherapist first.
Some essential oils are flammable and can be hazardous to the environment. Please ensure they are correctly stored and are disposed of responsibly. We recommend that essential oils are never taken internally and that they should not be applied to the skin around the eyes and mouth.
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