Destination spa vacation had been very popular in the past years.  But not everyone can afford to go on such vacations these days.  A staycation is probably a better idea.

In Asia, such places known for relaxing spas include Thailand and Indonesia. They provide services including massage, facial, body wraps and much more. Thaiways.com noted, “the meaning of spas changed to cover a relaxation in natural surroundings, using water as the main constituent, combining other natural therapeutic methods like massages and aromatherapy together with chemical-free ingredients.”

I like the idea of applying aromatherapy and natural surroundings. It’s easy to make spa day everyday with this Asian Spa handmade soap.

Made with all natural ingredients and essential oils. It’s has a fresh and aromatic scent of lemongrass. I also added a touch of tea tree essential oil, which is beneficial for troubled skin.

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I had initially wanted to make a bar of handmade “Gardener’s Soap” with oatmeal or almond meal with my dried Calendula petals.  But was then inspired by Gianna Rose “From the Garden French Soap Cubes”.  They were triple-milled vegetable based soaps with essential oils of Citrus and Lavender plus crushed Sunflower petals.

I am not a fan of Lavender, so I skipped that.  I also added organic orange peel for an extra scrubbing effect.  Also added a few drops of lemon essential oils for the citrus factor.  Then topped it all off with crushed and dried Sunflowers and Calendula petals.

Gardener’s Sunshine Handmade Soap Recipe by Cambree:

6 oz Soybean oil, 6 oz Palm Oil, 3 oz Olive oil, 2 oz coconut oil.  6.3 oz distilled water, 2.3 oz lye, 5 drops of Lemon essential oil.  A couple more drops of grapefruit seed extract.  1 tbsp of organic citrus rind, and some crushed organic Sunflower and organic Calendula petals.

Note:  measurements of oils are weighted on scale (not by volume).

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