Bath Time!! Bath time is much more than just
bathing. To me it is getting away from the rest of the house when it's hectic
and soaking away your worries. It is quite time, relaxing time. To women it is
just a pleasure to light candles, turn on the music, and soak in oils or bath
salts or bubbles.
Bath Oils
The warmth of the bath helps
the oil to be absorbed into the skin and provides an excellent moisturizing
effect. You can add any plain, herbal-infused or scented carrier oil to your
bath. The carrier oils offer emolliency and nourishment for your skin, while
essential oils promote various subtle energetic effects. Oil may also be added
to a bath for nervous conditions, since it is said to nourish and protect the
nerves.
Basic Oil Bath
Use 1-2 oz. of plain carrier per bath
Add oil to bathwater prior to immersion. Some good choices are coconut, olive,
sesame or jojoba oil.
Basic Bath Oil Blend
This is a well-balanced oil blend for most skin types. It is nourishing and
soothing and it is not too heavy or light. It provides an excellent base for the
Aromatherapy Bath Oils that follow. This oil blend may also be used directly on
the skin.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 oz. olive oil
3 oz. almond oil
1 oz. sesame oil
1 oz. canola oil
1/2 oz. wheat germ oil
Pour oils in a jar, cap with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Add 1 oz.
oil per bath. Makes 7 oz
.
Lavender Bath Splash
Few drops oil of lavender
3/4 cup distilled water
2 tablespoons witch hazel
1 drop oil of musk (optional)
Combine all ingredients. Pour into a decorative
container. Shake often during the next few days before using. You can use whole
lavender instead of the oil. Distill the whole herb in 1 cup of distilled water.
Bubbles Galore
1/2 cup detergent
1 cup Epsom salt
4 or 5 drops glycerin
Few drops food coloring
Few drops favorite cologne
Mix well to assure even distribution of color and
fragrance. Add all at once to bath water.
Bedtime Bath Mixture
This will help you unwind and relax after a stressful
day.
2 drops rose geranium oil
2 drops lavender oil
2 drops chamomile oil
Mix the oils into a warm bath and soak for at least 15
minutes.
Lavender and Rose Bath Sachets
This provides the bath water with a luxuriant perfume.
Ideal for gift giving.
1 cup strongly perfumed rose petals
1 cup rose geranium leaves
1 cup lavender
Grated and dried rind of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup rolled oats (optional)
Mix, then pack tightly into small cheesecloth sachets.
