What Susanne and I mean to do every year

Homemade Herbal Soap Balls

2 cups grated Ivory Soap, about 1 bar
1 tablespoon pulverized dried herbs or flowers (such as chamomile, lavender, rosemary, mint, or rosebuds, alone or in combination)
1/4 cup boiling water
5 or 6 drops of essential or or perfume to complement the herbs or flowers you chose

Place the grated soap in a heat-proof bowl. Place the dried herbs or flowers in a small pan and pour the water over them. Let steep for 15 minutes. Reheat until bubbling, then pour over the soap. Mix together with your hands and let sit for 10 minutes. Knead and divide into 6 portions. Shape each into a ball and place on waxed paper. Let dry for 3 days at room temperature before wrapping in tissue paper.
Makes 6

VARIATION: Add 1 tablespoon ground almond and or oats to make a facial scrub.

Adapted from: Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice By the Editors of The Old Farmer's Almanac

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