Having a bath really is a simple pleasure in life, and those of us with a bath only know too well adding a few drops of your favourite essential oil can make a world of difference to your day.
Fill the bath and create a relaxing environment by lighting some candles, putting on some soft music and add your favourite bath oil base or make a blend of essential oils that can really enhance your experience.
Bath Oil Base
Blending the essential oil with a carrier oil ensures the essential oils disperse through the bath water and does not just float on top. This could cause irritation to the skin if you came in contact with it all at once, or if it’s not dispersed, you may not experience the benefits of the essential oil at all.
Mix 60ml of vegetable oil, such as sweet almond to 20 drops of essential oil.
Blend together and store in a dark glass jar.
At bath time add 7-8ml of your bath oil to the bath.
Essential Oil Blends
Essential oil blends can be used for all sorts of conditions and bathing is a great way to experience their healing benefits.
Relaxation blend
60ml sweet almond oil
14 drops of Roman Chamomile
10 drops of Lavender
Add essential oil to the almond oil and use in the bath as directed for a calming relaxation bath.
Cold & Flu blend
60ml sweet almond oil
14 drops (blue gum, peppermint or lemon scented) eucalyptus
5 drops thyme
5 drops tea tree
Blend oils together to create a wonderful cold and flu easing bath blend
Muscular Tension blend
60ml Macadamia nut oil
7 drops Allspice
7 drops Lavender
5 drops Black pepper
5 drops Rosemary
Blend oils together for a warming muscle tension blend.
Eczema blend
20ml rosehip oil
40ml Jojoba oil
7 drops Bergamot
7 drops German or Roman Chamomile
10 drops Patchouli
Rosehip and Jojoba nut oils have fantastic moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties for the skin. Blend the oils together to create a healing, soothing bath for eczema.