Maximizing Aromatherapy Bath Product Benefits

More and more people are enjoying the benefits of their favourite aromatherapy bath product. Did you know that after massaging the skin, bathing is the second most effective way to benefit from aromatherapy? The most simple and easy way to incorporate aromatherapy into your bath routine is to add a few drops of aromatherapy essential oils to your bath water. However, when choosing the right bath products for you, you still have to carefully consider the aromatherapy benefits you're looking for.

How Does Aromatherapy Work on You?

Do you know how aromatherapy works? It's a fairly complex process but it can be simplifed as follows:

The essential oil contained in your aromatherapy bath product enters your body and affects your mind in two ways:

• through inhalation (lungs);
• through your skin.

Once the essential oils have entered your body through one of these two ways, their particles will find their way to your organs, brain and nervous system and affect your body, mind and spirit.

I recommend aromatherapy rose essential oil for those who have depressive tendencies or are looking for a little romance in their life.

Choosing the Right Kind of Aromatherapy Bath

Contrarily to popular belief, you can do more than relax in the tub. You can stimulate your mind, tone your skin, refresh your spirit, and perhaps even prepare yourself mentally for a sensual evening. All you have to do is select the appropriate essential oil to add to your bath.

Unsure about which essential oil to choose? Have a look at this list of essential oil and aromatherapy benefits.

Bath Preparation

In order to maximize the benefits of your aromatherapy bath product, you should follow these steps:

Fill the tub with warm water. Add 3 to 8 drops of essential oil and agitate the water to ensure thorough dispersion. Enjoy. Notes: 1. You should test your essential oil for allergies prior to bathing in water with it. 2. Do not put the essential oil in before pouring the water because some of the precious aroma will evaporate before you get in.

Alternative Bath Idea

If you are also looking for the additional benefit of moisturizing your skin, use a carrier oil such as almond oil. Mix about 1 teaspoon of carrier oil with 3-8 drops of essential oil and add to your bath water just before getting in.

Popular Relaxing Bath Recipe

If you're looking for a good relaxing bath, you can try the following: 2 drops of geranium 2 drops of chamomile 2 drops of lavender Enjoy! If you're looking for a simple way to enjoy an aromatherapy bath, I recommend that you try the Therepe Scented Bath Salts - Lavender.

By clicking on this link, you will be taken to an online aromatherapy supplier that currently only ships to the USA. You can also select one of the many aromatherapy blends recipes that they have available such as this Therepe Scented Bath Salts - Mandarin Grapefruit, which is perfect for those who are looking for a little energy boost.

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Note: The information contained on this aromatherapy bath product page is for educational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a physician and/or other health specialist. Precautions must be taken to ensure aromatherapy does not conflict with existing medical conditions.