Bathrooms are the best place to find a spot of rest and relaxation, but it is essential to set the mood and have the right bathing products to hand. One of the best ways to enhance your bathtime is by using natural aromatherapy oils. These are highly concentrated extracts from plants and flowers, with different properties that have a positive effect on our physical and emotional state. So whether you need a relaxing bath, an invigorating shower, or simply wish to have a beautiful fragrance n your bathroom, there will be an oil to match. Follow this simple guide to using essential oils in the bathroom and see the difference they make to your beauty routine.
Using Aromatherapy Oils in the Bathroom
In the bath
The most effective way to get the benefits of an essential oil is to add between 6-10 drops to your bath. Swish the oil through the water before getting in, then lie back and enjoy the healing fragrance that drifts through the bathroom. If you have sensitive skin you might wish to halve the amount to start with.
In the shower
If you don't have a bath in your bathroom, you can still get the benefits of an essential oil. Simply pour a few drops of the oil into the shower tray as you are showering, and the steam will carry it up for you to inhale. You may need to repeat this a few times throughout the shower.
As a room fragrance
To create a beautiful, calming atmosphere in your bathroom, add a few drops of essential oil into a special oil burner. A relaxing oil such as lavender is especially good at night time.
Which Essential Oils to use in the Bathroom
Basil: A stimulating oil good fro migraines, colds, stress and depression.
Bergamot: A warm, stimulating oil that helps ease aching muscles when added to a bath. Combines well with lavender.
Chamomile: A soothing oil for skin irritations, anxiety and digestive problems. A bathroom essential, as it helps you sleep well if added to your evening bath.
Geranium: A comforting oil that can help ease symptoms of PMT.
Jasmine: A warm, floral oil that boosts self-confidence and eases mental tension.
Lavender: An absolute must for your bathroom. Lavender is a relaxing oil that helps with insomnia, headaches, muscle aches, PMT and stress, as well as soothing a number of skin conditions such as burns and sores.
Neroli: A floral, refreshing blend good for depression, tension and panic attacks.
Pine: A woody oil that is excellent for colds, flu, bronchitis, respiratory problems and sinusitis.
Rose: An ideal beauty oil that can help with dry, ageing skin and broken veins when mixed with a carrier oil and massaged into the skin.
Ylang-Ylang: An exotic oil that is renowned as an aphrodisiac – perfect for a romantic bath with your partner.
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