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ROMAN BATH SOAK
 

1 cup of fine grade oil (consider sesame, olive, apricot, or avocado oil)
1 cup of mild shampoo or liquid castile soap
1/2 tsp. of  fragrance oil or essential oil of your choice

This is easy but indulgent soak which is ideal for winter dry skin. Combine all of your ingredients in a clean bottle or jar.  Shake vigorously before each use, and dispense one to two tablespoons into your rapidly running bath water.  You'll find the addition of mild shampoo helps to both emulsify and disburse the oil liberally throughout the bath water, for even distribution and coverage on your skin --- instead of the tub.

 

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