Now is the Perfect Time for a Bath
This time of the year is perfect for blending some essential oils with a suitable carrier and relax in the bath. It is getting darker earlier in the evening and it is less inviting to be outside for longer period of times. Well, here in Texas the weather is not so bad, but I was born and raised in Sweden so I can relate to how it is in other parts of the world right now.
I kind of like the autumn when it is time to light the candles and drink a cup of tea while it is pouring down rain outside. We still have our days of rain here and we have used our candles a couple of times already. There is no need to spend a lot of money to go to a day spa when you can make a healing and relaxing bath at home. Better off, you don't have to go outside to go home when you are done.
Essential oils can be blended with a variety of things to make an inviting bath and here are some suggestions of things to use. You probably already have many of these things at home already.
Baths
Add about 8-12 drops of essential oils or blend.
Baths are one of the most pleasurable ways to use essential oils. You can use essential oils in a bath to fight colds, revitalize the spirits, or help wash away the stresses of the day. Dispersion is important because most essential oils will float on the surface and may burn the skin.
Here is information of suitable dispersions and the amount needed for a full bath. Make sure you blend the essential oils with the dispersion agent before adding it to the bath
Castile Soap Quick bath: 2 teaspoons bubble bath: ¼ cup plus ¼ cup glycerine. Cleanses skin, prevents tub ring, disperses essential oils. Can be drying to the skin.
Massage Oil 1/4 cup.
Moisturizes lightly, disperses essential oils. Agitates the bath water. Be sure not to slip.
Jojoba Oil 1/8 of a cup.
Moisturizes deeply and heals.
Epsom Salt 1/3 to 2 cups.
Detoxifies the body, eases muscle pain and joint aches, disperses essential oils. Do not use in cases of low blood pressure. Mix with essential oils before adding to water.
Sea Salts 1/3 to 2 cups.
Detoxifies, has historically been used to heal eczema, remineralizes the body, disperses essential oils. Use caution in cases of high or low blood pressure. Mix with essential oils before adding to water.
Dead Sea Salt 1/3 to 2 cups.
Detoxifies, has historically been used to heal eczema, remineralizes the body, disperses essential oils. Use caution in cases of high or low blood pressure. Mix with essential oils before adding to water.
Hydrated Bentonite Clay ½ to 2 cups.
Detoxifying. May absorb smell of essential oils.
Kelp 1/8 cup.
Detoxifies, contains minerals. Has a strong smell.
Honey 1/8 cup.
Conditions skin, disperses essential oils. Mix with essential oils before adding to the water.
Milk 3 cups or more Conditions skin, disperses essential oils. Mix with essential oils before adding to the water. Do not use if Candida is present.
Apple Cider Vinegar ½ to 2 cups.
As always, this is for educational purposes only and not meant to prescribe and please look over my post about Essential Oil Safety before you begin. Don't forget to consult with your physician if you have any conditions that may be contradicting.
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Make Your Own Spa
You can easily make your own bubble baths, bath salts, and bath bombs while you are having a good time with your friends.
Basic Bath Salt
1/3 cup of Epsom Salt
7-10 essential oils of your choice
Make your own blend or try these:
Wake Up Bath
3 drops rosemary
2 drops eucalyptus
3 drops lemon
Relax bath
5 drops lavender
3 drops ylang ylang
2 drops clary sage
3 drops bergamot
Mineral Bath Salt
½ cup of fine sea salt or dead sea salt
¼ cup borax (a natural mineral)
¼ up baking soda
10 drops lavender
6 drops geranium
5 drops pink grapefruit
7 drops bergamot
Mix essential oils with the sea salt first. Then add borax and baking soda. This combination will soften the skin and re-mineralize your skin. It is also great for body detoxification. Be sure to soak for at least 15 minutes.
Yield: 2 baths
Bath Salts
8 drops bergamot
4 drops lavender
2 drops geranium
½ cup of Epsom salt
Glass bottle with stopper
Pour the salt mixture in the glass container. Be sure to leave enough space for shaking the mixture. Add the essential oils, put the stopper in the bottle and shake to mix. Adjust the amount of salts and essential oils to fit your bottle. Remember that you want to use at least 8-10 drops of essential oils per bath.
This will be wonderful gift to give away.
Sensual Bath
2 drops each jasmine, ylang ylang, clove and geranium
3 drops sandalwood
5 drops bergamot
1 drop patchouli
1/3 cup Epsom salt.
Mix salt with essential oils, and then add to a running bath.
Kelp Detoxifying Bath
1/8 to ½ cup of dried kelp
½ cup sea salts
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
1/8 cup glycerine
5 drops pink grapefruit
4 drops geranium
7 drops thyme
This blend helps remove toxins, re-mineralize the body and stimulate the lymphatic system.
First add the essential oils to the sea salt. Stir with wooden spoon. Next, blend the jojoba into the salts. Add the glycerine to the salt mixture. Add the kelp, according to desired strength.
Basic Bath Salt
1/3 cup of Epsom Salt
7-10 essential oils of your choice
Make your own blend or try these:
Wake Up Bath
3 drops rosemary
2 drops eucalyptus
3 drops lemon
Relax bath
5 drops lavender
3 drops ylang ylang
2 drops clary sage
3 drops bergamot
Mineral Bath Salt
½ cup of fine sea salt or dead sea salt
¼ cup borax (a natural mineral)
¼ up baking soda
10 drops lavender
6 drops geranium
5 drops pink grapefruit
7 drops bergamot
Mix essential oils with the sea salt first. Then add borax and baking soda. This combination will soften the skin and re-mineralize your skin. It is also great for body detoxification. Be sure to soak for at least 15 minutes.
Yield: 2 baths
Bath Salts
8 drops bergamot
4 drops lavender
2 drops geranium
½ cup of Epsom salt
Glass bottle with stopper
Pour the salt mixture in the glass container. Be sure to leave enough space for shaking the mixture. Add the essential oils, put the stopper in the bottle and shake to mix. Adjust the amount of salts and essential oils to fit your bottle. Remember that you want to use at least 8-10 drops of essential oils per bath.
This will be wonderful gift to give away.
Sensual Bath
2 drops each jasmine, ylang ylang, clove and geranium
3 drops sandalwood
5 drops bergamot
1 drop patchouli
1/3 cup Epsom salt.
Mix salt with essential oils, and then add to a running bath.
Kelp Detoxifying Bath
1/8 to ½ cup of dried kelp
½ cup sea salts
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
1/8 cup glycerine
5 drops pink grapefruit
4 drops geranium
7 drops thyme
This blend helps remove toxins, re-mineralize the body and stimulate the lymphatic system.
First add the essential oils to the sea salt. Stir with wooden spoon. Next, blend the jojoba into the salts. Add the glycerine to the salt mixture. Add the kelp, according to desired strength.
More bath recipes that can be added to bath salts or carrier oils
Invigoration Bath
3 drops tea tree
3 drops pink grapefruit
1 drop peppermint
Refreshing Bath
3 drops bergamot
3 drops lemon
1 drop rosemary
Detoxifying Bath
4 drops lemon
3 drops thyme linalol
1 drop rose
Diuretic Bath
3 drops rosemary
3 drops geranium
2 drop lemon
Relaxing Evening Bath 1
3 drops lavender
2 drops rose
3 drops bergamot
Relaxing Evening Bath 2
3 drops sandalwood
1 drop chamomile
2 drops ylang ylang
Relaxing Evening Bath 3
3 drops lavender
3 drops geranium
3 drops tea tree
3 drops pink grapefruit
1 drop peppermint
Refreshing Bath
3 drops bergamot
3 drops lemon
1 drop rosemary
Detoxifying Bath
4 drops lemon
3 drops thyme linalol
1 drop rose
Diuretic Bath
3 drops rosemary
3 drops geranium
2 drop lemon
Relaxing Evening Bath 1
3 drops lavender
2 drops rose
3 drops bergamot
Relaxing Evening Bath 2
3 drops sandalwood
1 drop chamomile
2 drops ylang ylang
Relaxing Evening Bath 3
3 drops lavender
3 drops geranium
Please remember to consider any pre existing conditions when using the essential oils, and don't forget to look up the contraindications of the oils.
Johanna is an aromatherapist and she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives.
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