Aromatherapy PlayDough
Easy playdough recipe with essential oils. Kids will get the benefits of aromatherapy when playing with this playdough.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cream of tarter
- 5-10 drops essential oil
- food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Mix the flour, salt, and cream of tartar together in a saucepan.
- Stir in water, vegetable oil, and if using food coloring, add that in too.
- Heat the ingredients on low heat, stirring often until the dough forms into a ball.
- Once the dough had reached the consistency of play dough, remove from the heat.
- Allow the mixture to cool and then add essential oils of choice. Knead the oils into the dough until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container or ziplock bags.
Notes
Our Favorites Essential Oils for Play Dough
Wild Orange: immune support and cleansing
Lemon: uplifting and energizing
Lime: cleansing and uplifting
Peppermint: concentration and focus
Lavender: calming and relaxing
This dough is made from kitchen ingredients, but it is not food. The salt content is high, so it is for playing with and not for eating.
Let it cool all the way before anyone touches it, stay with little ones while they play, and store it in an airtight container out of reach.
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