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Bath Aromatherapy

 Bath Aromatherapy

Bathing with essential oils is a wonderfully synergistic combination. The relaxing properties of hot water compliment the effects of well chosen essential oils. Aromatic baths can provide relief from stress and anxiety, assist with muscle pains, or offer a sensual introduction to a romantic evening with your partner.

Using aromatherapy essential oils in baths is a simple, effective and pleasant way to relax and receive the therapeutic effects. - Water itself has therapeutic value which enhances the powers of the essential oils. Aromatherapy Baths Are Great!!!!!

It is very important to note that using undiluted essential oils in bath water  is contraindicated.....because the oils can make contact with your very sensitive mucous membranes that are in areas where the sun ususally does not shine. ALWAYS dilute essential oils with non-fragrant bath salts, or bath milk. Sea Salts or Epsom Salts are easy to get and very hydrating and cleansing to your skin.

To prepare your aromatherapy bath, add 6 to 10 drops of therapeutic grade essential oil, (or a blend), to running water and add 1-2cups bath salts or milk.  then immerse yourself for about 20 minutes, whilst you inhale the vapour. Reduce the amount of essential oils used in baths for babies and small children.

Bath Salts

Bath salts are a simple and delightful way to add valuable trace minerals to the bathwater, softening the water and gently cleansing the skin. Our bath salts are handcrafted with the finest of natural ingredients and pure essential oils, employing the healing benefits of botanicals and aromatherapy with each bath. For more information on our bath salts,

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups Dead Sea salt, regular sea salt or Epsom salt, or a blend of two or three of these salts. Sea salts typically come in several grain sizes. Combining multiple grain sizes can make your salts more appealing. Keep in mind, however, that more course grains do take longer to dissolve in the tub.
  • 15-24 drops of your selected essential oil or essential oil blend. Be sure and take heed of the safety data for the oil(s) you choose to use.  Adding Essential Oils to Your Bath is Therapeutic & Fun!
  • 1 tablespoon fractionated coconut oil or other carrier oil for moisturization (optional)

Directions:

Place the salt mixture into a bowl. If you have chosen to include the optional vegetable oil to your salt recipe, add it to the plain salts and mix well with a spoon or fork. Then, add the drops of your chosen essential oils. Again, mix very well. Add the mixture to a pretty jar, salt tube, or container that has a tight fitting lid. Salts that are kept in a container that is not air tight will lose their aroma more quickly.

After a day, you may wish to mix well again to ensure that the oils are well incorporated.

To Color to Your Salts:

For the most natural bath salt recipe, leave your bath salts uncolored. Certain exotic salts including Hawaiian Red Sea salt and Black Sea Pink salt are naturally colorful. Try mixing these salts with with Dead Sea or plain sea salt for a speckled effect.

If you would like to add color to your salts, FD&C liquid dye or mica powder can be added before you add the essential oils. When adding FD&C grade liquid dye, be sure to add only a drop at a time and stir well. When adding mica powder, only add a tiny amount (1/16-1/8 a teaspoon is usually sifficient) and stir very well. Using too much dye or mica powder can discolor the water and discolor skin, so be very careful. Leave bath salts at a soft pastel color. It is also important that you make sure that you are using skin-safe colorants and that the user of your bath salt blend does not have any allergies or sensitizations with the colorant that you have chosen.

To Use:

Add 1/2-1 cup of the salts to running bath water. Mix well to ensure that the salt has dispersed well in the tub before entering. To keep the essential oils from evaporating too quickly, you can add the bath salts just before getting in the tub instead of while the water is running. Sitting on undissolved chunky bath salts, however, can be uncomfortable, so make sure the salts have dissolved well before entering.

Here are my favorite Aromatherapy Bath recipies:

For a sensuous bath:  Sandlewood, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Neroli, Jasmine

For skin soothing benefits:  Roman or German Chamomile, Lavender, Patchouli, Sandlewood.

 
Oils that you should avoid in the bath include but are not limited to basil, oregano, thyme, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, and bay (Pimenta and Laurus).  

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