Indulgent Bathing

Enjoy the indulgent, healing powers of essential oils in the bath.

Placing essential oils into the bath enhances to soothe, calm, relax or rejuvenate the body by allowing you to breathe the amazing aromas as well as absorbing the oils through your skin.

Indulge in a soothing bath

Since essential oils and water don't mix it is advisable to dilute the essential oils in an unscented liquid soap for a bubble bath, combine the oils in bath salts or mix with a carrier oil such as Jojoba or Sweet Almond and add as a bath oil - the results are the same no matter how many combinations you try - bathing is a luxury you shouldn't be without!

Water temperature can be used to compliment essential oils - for a refreshing bath use cool water with Rosemary or Peppermint essential oil. For a restful sleep, use warm water with Lavender essential oil. Try to avoid hot baths as the heat will make your skin perspire and therefore less likely to absorb the benefits of the essential oils. Hot water also dehydrates the skin. A warm or cool bath enables the oils to surround your body and will penetrate your skin and diffuse them into the tissues.

Breathe deeply, relax and enjoy this little bit of heaven - indulge!

Here are some essential oils to try:

Calming Bath (evenings): Lavender, Chamomile, Sweet Orange

Stimulating Bath (mornings): Lemon, Rosemary, Peppermint

Muscle Relief: Juniper, Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus

Cold and Flu Symptom Relief: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint

PMS Symptom Relief: Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot

Soothing Bath Oil:

8 ounces Jojoba or Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

5 drops Geranium Essential Oil

10 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

Stimulating Bath Oil:

8 ounces Jojoba or Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

5 drops Juniper Essential Oil

10 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil

Flower Garden Bath Oil:

8 ounces Jojoba or Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

6 drops Rosewood or Geranium Essential Oil

4 drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

4 drops Lavender Essential Oil

1 drops Patchouli Essential Oil

Optional: Add dried flowers

Beat the Winter Blues Bath Oil:

8 ounces Jojoba or Sweet Almond Carrier Oil

5 drops Geranium Essential Oil

10 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Use the Bath Oil blends within 2 months of preparation.

Make sure to label your blends and include a card if you give them away as a gift. Bath Oils are not only beautiful to look at they may also be used for massages. They make wonderful gifts for someone whose life is very stressful and needs to unwind with a long, luxurious bath.

Enjoy!!