#1 Soap-less Lemon, Lime, Orange, or Grapefruit Shower Gel

1 cup of water

1 teaspoon of cornstarch or arrowroot

2 tablespoon of glycerin

1 tablespoon of jojoba oil

1 teaspoon of cane sugar

4 tablespoons of aloe Vera gel

8 to 10 drops of Essential oil – lime, lemon, grapefruit, or orange

1 or 2 drops of yellow food coloring (optional)

Place all ingredients except food coloring in a bowl and mix until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Pour into a squeeze bottle and use within 24 hours.

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#2 Pear or Apple Shower Gel

1 bar of unscented glycerin soap

1 cup of water

1/2 cup of pear or apple juice

1 tablespoon of glycerin

3 to 4 drops of lemon essential oil

5 drops of pear or apple fragrance oil

Grate or chop the bar of soap. Place first three ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and simmer until the soap dissolves. Cool the mixture. Add glycerin and essential oil. Mixture will thicken as it cools completely. Store in glass jars with lids and transfer to a squeeze bottle as needed. Place under hot water to liquefy if the gel becomes too thick.

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#3 Strawberry-Lemon Shower Gel

1/2 tablespoon of unscented natural liquid soap

3 large frozen strawberries

1 teaspoon of salt

1 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel

6 to 8 drops of lemon essential oil

5 drops of strawberry fragrance oil

Thaw fruit and puree in blender or food processor. Pour into a bowl and add salt. Stir, and then add aloe Vera gel, liquid soap, and essential oil. Mix well. Use immediately.

http://www.essortment.com/all/showergelrecip_tuog.htm

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Ingredients

1. 1 cup of unscented shampoo
2. 1/2 cup water
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
4. 12-15 drops fragrance oil (I like to add vanilla extract.)
5. food coloring (optional)

   Directions

6. 1
   Mix the shampoo and water together first then add the salt and fragrance.
7. 2
   I usually only add the food coloring if I am giving this as a gift.

http://www.recipezaar.com/Homemade-Shower-Gel-Recipe-92166

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Scented Shower Gel Recipe

By Pioneer Thinking

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unscented shampoo
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 15 drops fragrance oil
  food coloring ( optional)

Directions:

Pour shampoo into a bowl and add the water. Stir until its well mixed add the salt and fragrance.

Suggestions for scents:

• Kiwi extract
• Raspberry extract
• Strawberry extract
• Coconut extract
• Vanilla extract

Mix and match or use one alone. I personally like the raspberry and vanilla mix...smells so good!

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/showergel.html