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. You will still have to carefully consider what
aromatherapy benefit
you are looking for.
The aromatherapy bath product you use will enter your body and affect 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.
What Kind of 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.
Bath Preparation
In order to maximize the benefits of your aromatherapy bath product, you should follow these steps:
1. Fill the tub with warm water (to your taste). 2. Add 3 to 8 drops of essential oil and agitate the water to ensure dispersion throughout the water. 3. Enjoy.
Notes: 1. You should test the specific oil for allergies prior to bathing in water with the oil. 2. Do not put the essential oil in before 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 mix with 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
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.