Aromatherapy Bath recipes:

Orange essential oils for an uplifting and effective natural deodorizer that works as an antidepressant and improves concentration,

Cedarwood Essential oils has a calming and soothing effect on the mind and is of great help in conditions associated with anxiety and nervous tension. It is also of value in cases of arthritis and rheumatism.

Ylang-ylang essential oils is good for the complexion, skin and hair, reduces anxiety, stress, PMS and muscle tension, lowers blood pressure and relieves insomnia.

What you will need to make your own aromatherapy bath?

• 2 ounces of carrier oil of your choice (Jojoba oil, sesame oil, olive oil).
• 5 drops orange essential oil
• 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
• 5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil

Blend the oils together and store in an amber or cobalt glass bottle. After you have drawn your bathwater, add about 1/4 ounce (7-8ml) of the bath oil blend to your bath water.

Notes: Do not use all 2 ounces of bath oil in one bath.

If you intend to use this bath oil with children, ensure that the oils that you have selected are safe for administration to children and use a smaller amount of the blend in the child's bathwater.

Mix well to ensure that the blend has dispersed well in the tub and hop on in. It's best to add the bath oil just before getting in the tub instead of while the water is running so that the oils don't evaporate before you get into the tub. Using this bath oil blend is safer than adding pure Essential Oil directly to the bath water. This is because the Essential Oil can settle in one spot on your skin and cause irritation.

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