Once Upon A Blue Moon Bath Soak Recipe
This blue moon bath soak recipe will turn your bath water blue naturally! It’s a clever take on the folklore and meaning of a blue moon.
I’m no astrologer, but I’ve found the celestial cycle of the moon’s phases to be a gentle reminder to reconnect with myself. Or at the very least dedicate an evening to self-care under the moonlight.
Be it a detoxifying bath soak under the Harvest Moon a midnight full moon bath ritual, or a floral-infused moon milk bath each offer a moment of respite. Because it’s all too easy to rush through life without stopping to pause and consider how you are (REALLY).
If you’re seeking to carve out a quiet mindful moment, “Once In A Blue Moon”; Ha Ha, this bath soak is yours to keep.
It’s a bath soak recipe that’s more than just DIY Bath salts; it’s as unique as its namesake. Created with nourishing ingredients that will turn your bath water into THE Dreamiest shade of blue!
You’ll be bathing in tranquil blue water like no other with a calming scent for a restful state of mind and ingredients to balance the skin.
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How Do You Make Your Own Bath Soak For A Blue Moon Ritual?
Creating your own bath soak for a blue moon ritual is so much fun! Brought to height by the best-selling book titled: Moon Bath: Bathing Rituals and Recipes for Relaxation and Vitality, authors Dakota Hills and Sierra Brashear, combined the natural rhythms of nature with bathing rituals, journaling prompts, and affirmations organized by the moon cycle.
All it takes is a bit of planning and ingredients as unique as the blue moon itself, to create your own soak!
Why is it called a blue moon?
When you hear someone say, “Once in a blue moon …” you know they are talking about something rare… a blue moon is special because it is the “extra” moon in a season with four full moons. This usually only happens every two-and-a-half years.
NASA Science
Super Blue Moons are the rarest of the rarest. As Time Magazine noted, scientists predict we won’t see another until 2037!
Use a lunar calendar ← the illustrations on this one are beautiful. Or check out the Farmer’s Almanac Moon Phases Calendar online to find the next blue moon.
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How Does It Work?
Wait for the moon to rise then begin pouring a warm bath. Use a wooden scoop to add 1 tablespoon to the warm flowing bath water. Add an additional tablespoon as desired for a deeper blue color.
Fill the tub and turn off the water before sinking under celestial waters. Immersing yourself in the rare energy of the blue moon might be just the thing you need to reflect, withdraw, and turn inward.
The world is constantly turning shifting and changing. Like everything else, so too are we. Find your place amongst these changes and appreciate where you are right now in life.
Release the transformation power of a rare blue moon and seek growth from within.
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Here’s What You’ll Need To Create A Bath Soak That Turns Your Bath Water Blue
You’ll find everything in my storefront to create a fun blue moon bath ritual soak. I’ve included highlights of each ingredient and my tips on how to color bath water naturally below!
Supplies
Epsom Salt
Epsom salts known for their exceptional mineral content, are a “no-brainer” for releasing tension and negative energy in the bath.
Blue Poppy Seeds
If you thought blue poppy seeds were included just for color, you’re wrong. They add a gentle exfoliant to the bath soak that helps shed dead skin cells.
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower
It’s the secret of a blue moon bath that colors bathwater naturally! They aren’t just meant for butterflies; blue butterfly pea flower petals are a spectacular way to add natural color to your bath and body DIYs.
Gently grinding them with a mortar and pestle can help release their potent color (see how in the video). You can also add 1 teaspoon of blue butterfly pea powder to the recipe to create an extra deep blue color.
Either way, you can soak up all the benefits of blue pea flower:
- Helps maintain elasticity
- Soothes and reduces redness
- Supports collagen structure
- Improves moisture retention
Whole Goat Milk Powder
Reduce inflammation, break down dead skin cells, moisturize, and hydrate with goat milk powder in the bath. Yes, we can do it all!
Blue Cornflower
When applied topically, blue cornflower can boost the skin’s overall appearance. As noted by Maskey these vibrantly colored blue flowers can be used on the skin to help cool, tone, and absorb impurities.
It retains a deep blue color in bath soaks and homemade soap, too!
Watch me bring them together into a rare blue moon soak in the video below and don’t miss the printable instructions.
Creating a Blue Moon Bath Soak
Experience the uniqueness of a rare blue moon with this clever take on the folklore and meaning of a blue moon. Crafted to promote mindfulness and balance the skin and body; you can’t beat soaking in this serene blue bath water!
Gather These Supplies:
Have all your supplies ready? Watch the video and follow along as we create this gorgeous blue bath soak! (Having trouble displaying the video? Try turning off your ad blocker or watch on YouTube.)
How To Make A Blue Moon Bath Soak
Scoop ¼ a cup of whole goat milk powder into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Then add two tablespoons of butterfly blue pea flower petals to a mortar and pestle. Gently grind the flowers into a powder. Then scoop them into the mixing bowl of goat milk and use a whisk to incorporate.
Additionally, you can add 1 teaspoon of blue butterfly pea powder to create an extra deep blue color.
Next, add half of a teaspoon of blue poppy seeds and whisk to combine.
Now gradually add 18 ounces of Epsom salts whisking as you go. Then sprinkle one tablespoon of blue cornflower petals into the mixture.
Add an optional skin-safe fragrance to the bath soak mix. I added 10ml aloe water and osmanthus oil. It’s a natural fragrance with soothing calming scents that envelops you in tranquility. Whisk the fragrance well to incorporate the scent thoroughly.
Now with your bath soak ready scoop it into two 10-ounce airtight glass jars and place the lid on each jar. Then double-wrap cotton bakers twine around each jar and tie into a knot. Tie a wooden scoop to the knot for ease of you.
I love adding little wooden scoops and spoons to my Apothecary jars for use. I find, that it makes for an extra special flair when creating handmade gifts.
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Blue Moon Bath Soak Recipe
Here’s how to make a blue moon bath soak that will turn your bath water into THE Dreamiest shade of blue using natural ingredients!
Materials
- 2 10-ounce glass jars with lids
- 2 tablespoons blue butterfly pea flowers
- 18 ounces Epsom salts
- ½ teaspoon blue poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon blue cornflower petals
- ¼ cup goat milk powder
- 1 teaspoon blue butterfly pea powder (optional for extra deep blue color)
- 10ml natural aloe water and osmanthus oil
- 1 spool cotton bakers twine
- 2 wooden scoops
Instructions
- Scoop ¼ a cup of whole goat milk powder into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Then add two tablespoons of butterfly blue pea flower petals to a mortar and pestle. Gently grind the flowers into a powder. Then scoop them into the mixing bowl of goat milk and use a whisk to incorporate.
- Additionally, you can add 1 teaspoon of blue butterfly pea powder to create an extra deep blue color.
- Next, add half of a teaspoon of blue poppy seeds and whisk to combine.
- Now gradually add 18 ounces of Epsom salts whisking as you go. Then sprinkle one tablespoon of blue cornflower petals into the mixture.
- Add an optional skin-safe fragrance to the bath soak mix. I added 10ml aloe water and osmanthus oil. It’s a natural fragrance with soothing calming scents that envelops you in tranquility. Whisk the fragrance well to incorporate the scent thoroughly.
- Now with your bath soak ready scoop it into two 10-ounce airtight glass jars and place the lid on each jar. Then double-wrap cotton bakers twine around each jar and tie into a knot. Tie a wooden scoop to the knot for ease of you.
Notes
I love adding little wooden scoops and spoons to my Apothecary jars for use. I find, that it makes for an extra special flair when creating handmade gifts.
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Talk about serenity, as the bathtub fills with dreamy blue water and the aroma of calming aloe water and osmanthus rises from the steam you’ll find yourself in a dream state of mind.