Use of Essential Oils in Bath

The use of essential oils in bath or spas are referred to as bath essential oils. Essential oils are used in baths since they are easily absorbed through the skin and carried by the circulatory systems throughout the body. These essential oils when added in warm water help the skin to release toxins, retain moisture and absorb nutrients. Essential oils when added to bath tub are soothing and refreshing. A hot and relaxing bath with essential oil calms down tired bodies and relieves stress.

How to use Essential Oils in Bath?

Close the door and windows of the bathroom and run warm water into the tub. When the tub is filled with warm water add 10 drops of essential oil to it. Circulate it throughout. As the oil circulates, the aroma of essential oil will rise with the steam of water.

Which Essential Oils should be used in Baths?

There are many essential oils that can be used in bath. Some of them include:

Camomile Essential Oil Baths

Camomile essential oil when diluted in bath gently smoothes and conditions sensitive skin. Its comforting aroma eases tense nerves. When used in baths it also helps with conditions like insomnia, arthritis, allergies, back pain, depression, muscle pain, asthma, colic, rheumatism and menopausal symptoms.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil Baths

Eucalyptus essential oil when diluted in bath improves circulation, nourishing the skin and body. When used in baths it also helps with conditions like asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, colds, catarrh, fatigue, headaches, muscle pains, rheumatism and sinusitis.

Lavender Essential Oil Baths

Lavender essential oil when diluted in bath moisturizes the skin. Due to its spicy fragrance it enhances your sense of well-being. When used in bath it also helps to relieve the conditions like allergies, arthritis, abdominal pains, anxiety, bowel disorders, depression, fear, headaches, hay fever, insomnia, nervous tension, trauma and stress.

Melissa Essential Oil Baths

When diluted in bath this essential oil helps to relax the body. The lemon-mint fragrance of this essential oil alleviates stress and induces sleep. This essential oil when used in bath can help with depression, fever, headaches and upset stomachs.

Orange Essential Oil Baths

Orange essential oil when diluted in bath moisturizes and refreshes skin. When added to bath it eliminates toxins, boosts immune system and helps to ease colds and flu, stress and nervous tension.

Peppermint Essential Oil Baths

Peppermint essential oil when diluted in the bath acts as a moisturizing cleanser. When added to bath it also helps with coughs, constipation, colitis, cramps, catarrh, circulation, diarrhea, headaches, muscle pains, nausea and rheumatism

Pine Needle Essential Oil Baths

Pine needle essential oil when added to bath improves circulation and deepens breathing. It can also be used for asthma, colds, cellulite, infections and sinusitis.

Rosemary Essential Oil Baths

Rosemary Essential Oil when diluted in bath gives a glowing effect to the skin. When added to bath this essential oil also helps with the conditions like arthritis, bronchitis, colds, cramps, constipation, coughs, liver problems, muscle aches, mental fatigue and sinusitis. The aroma of this essential oil stimulates the senses and refreshes the body.

Thyme Essential Oil Baths

Thyme essential oil when diluted in bath protects you against infectious diseases due to it antibacterial properties. It may also be used for bronchitis, colds and flu, coughs and sinusitis. It helps in treatment of missing periods and stimulates menstruation. For a calming and relaxing bath use 2 drops each of Lavender, Cedarwood and Bergamot essential oil. For an energizing bath use 2 drops of Lemon and Frankincense essential oil and 3 drops of Rosemary essential oil.