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Aromatherapy
Bath Recipes - An Easy Guide to a Blissful Bath
by Stephanie
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Initially though the world of aromatherapy
may appear to be dizzying, yet it is very simple to master the
formulation of your own aromatherapy bath recipes. All you need
is a basic knowledge of how to go about mixing the ingredients,
and of course, an idea of what scent creates what effect on your
body systems. And with a little bit of experimentation, you will
soon be able to cure most of those body aches, migraines, even
PMS related symptoms with the help of just a long, soaking, scented
luxury bath!
Aromatherapy
For Beginners:
Aromatherapy
is made up of certain plant-derivates, called essential oils.
Each oil has a particular scent associated with it, which, when
absorbed in our body through inhalation, bath or massage, evoke
certain responses from our body mechanisms. They may act as a
relaxant or a mood lifter. They may induce a sensuous effect
or put you to sleep! If you are a totally new entrant in this
field, you need to know some basic "Do"s and "Don't"s
related with aromatherapy bath recipes. |
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- First, always use a clean glass,
porcelain or aluminum bottle for mixing the essential oils. Never
use plastic as the oils react to plastic.
- Second, the essential oils are highly concentrated,
so you need to use very little of those oils diluted with some
base oil, known as carrier oil, like sweet almond, jojoba, olive
or coconut.
- Direct contact
of the essential oils can cause skin irritation.
- All the essential oils are not suitable for children.
So you must double check the ingredients before using one of
the aromatherapy bath recipes on kids.
- These oils are highly volatile and sensitive
to ultra-violet radiations. So they should be kept in tightly
closed containers, in cool, dark place.
Aromatherapy In Bath:
Now
that you have got the basics in place, let's start on creating
your own first aromatherapy bath recipes!
- A simple rule to follow is: mix 15-30 drops of
essential oils in one ounce of the carrier oil. If you are using
more than one essential oil, you still need to stick to that
total.
- A Vitamin E based
carrier oil, although a bit expensive, can help retain the aromas
lingering on the surface of the water for longer, before the
smells evaporate.
- Add 1-2
teaspoon of the blended recipe to your bath water, just before
you step into the bath.
Some
Useful Aromatherapy Bath Recipes:
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Mix 7 drops of Neroli with a tablespoon of the base oil or 3
tablespoons of honey, to give yourself a warm luxurious bath
during those pregnancy blues. Neroli, though expensive, is a
great anti-depressant.
- If
you need a disinfecting bath, try using tea tree combined with
orange or lemon. Use very little of the citrus oil, as it can
be harsh on the skin.
- Try
using 2-3 drops of peppermint in 1 teaspoon carrier oil on those
draining summer days. Peppermint is an excellent stimulant, good
for headaches, nausea, achy joints and indigestion. But it must
be avoided during pregnancy or when using homeopathy medicines.
These are just a few of the innumerable
recipes you can make by mixing and matching various different
scents. Once you start exploring the world of aromatherapy, you
will soon find that there is a whole new universe waiting for
you out there. So just start experimenting with your aromatherapy
bath recipes! |
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