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Q. Can I make bubble bath myself?

Frances Wilemon

Aberdeen, Mississippi

A. Yes, you can easily whip up your own with a few household ingredients, starting with liquid soap. “One of the perks of making it yourself is that you can mix a unique bubble bath based on what your body needs,” says Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home ($22, amazon.com). Sore muscles? Add a bit of sea salt or Epsom salts. Dry skin? Add natural oil. Stressed out? Try a calming scent, such as vanilla or lavender.

Here are two of Cox’s favorite recipes.

Old-Fashioned Bubble Bath

In a clean container, mix together ½ cup mild liquid hand or body soap, 1 tablespoon sugar or honey, and 1 egg white. Pour the entire mixture under the running water as you draw your bath. Honey is a natural humectant, which will attract and retain moisture in your skin. The egg white helps create stronger, longer-lasting bubbles, for a nice, fluffy bath. For extra-dry skin, consider adding a tablespoon of light oil, such as almond or light sesame.