Hex on the Beach Bath Streusel

Writhing, shea-rubbed bodies casting fevered shadows against blazing firelight on a midnight shore

The last of the late summer tourists were firmly gated on the final ferry to the mainland, the gift shops & sidewalk cafes shuttered, & the signs in B&B gardens turned resolutely to NO VACANCY, & the witches of Rock Island stood on the pebbly beach, waved to the pilot, & sighed in relief. As the October sun slipped below the horizon, hands set to work gathering driftwood from the low dunes, & soon a devilish fire was kindled in the sand, using neither match nor lighter. Cups were passed around, someone adding a slosh of peach schnapps, another a squirt of orange juice, vodka appearing from thin air, and before long the wholesome facade of the working season was stripped away, along with unnecessary glasses, clumsy work boots, tiresome clothing... The witches, stripped naked, kneaded scented shea into each other's skin and, with some amount of giggling anticipation, chanted the seductive words to invite power back to the island shores. The flames rose, bodies moved, someone threw sandalwood chips into the fire, & pulses quickened. The power, it was coming. Coming, coming, coming. It was almost there, sliding luminous over the waves & up the still-warm sand, coiling up quivering legs & parting bare thighs.

On the darkened dock of the mainland, the ferry pilot sat leaning back in an old kitchen chair, watching the flickering point of orange light far out near the black horizon, bit her lip, & shivered.

Bath Streusel is a moist, crumbly treat for your tub!

Bath lovers, rejoice! At last, a product packed with skin-loving butters plus all the fizz & bubble of your favorite bath bombs & bubble bars! Bath Streusel is a delightful mashup of bath melt, bubble bar & bath bomb, in your favorite Paintbox scents. Add a handful to the tub as you run a nice hot bath & watch the bubbles grow! Once in the tub, you'll get the benefit of water-softening baking soda & citric acid, plus silky arrowroot powder & a gentle surfactant. I add a ton of organic cocoa butter & mango butter & a drizzle of rice bran oil to pamper your skin, leaving you feeling undeniably soft & smelling fantastic!

Many bubble baths & bars use harsh surfactants to make big bubbles - great for washing dishes, not so great for your delicate skin. I use sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, a very mild, gentle surfactant that gives great bubbles without wreaking havoc on your skin.

This listing is for one 6.6-ounce jar of Bath Streusel, enough for 3-4 baths. It's blended by hand in small batches with no SLS/SLES, parabens, propylene glycol, -cones, animal products, coconut oil or shea butter (for my sensitive customers). Most of my fragrances are phthalate-free, too!

I pack Bath Streusel in a recyclable plastic jar, with all ingredients clearly labeled for your peace of mind:

Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Arrowroot Powder, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Organic Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Fragrance Oil, Mica, Sugar-Based Decos

Since I work in small batches, you may notice slight variations in color from jar to jar.

To prolong the life of your Bath Streusel, keep it tightly sealed & avoid introducing any water to the jar. A clean plastic spoon is ideal for scooping out just the right amount.

Please use Bath Streusel within 3 months of opening, & discontinue use if irritation occurs. The butters & oils in Bath Streusel will leave your tub a bit slippery, so do be careful.