Aromatherapy Baths and Spas

Having an aromatherapy bath is an incredibly relaxing experience and it can be really nice after a hard days work! Hot water already has a relaxing effect on the body, but joined with certain oils, it can be a really great aromatic experience. An aromatherapy bath relieves stress, anxiety and it can also help to take away muscle pains and even provide the perfect setting for a romantic evening.

Whilst many people may think that Aromatherapy is just for women, a lot of men are also getting in on the act and enjoying the benefits. There is a lot of stigma attached to men using Aromatherapy but there is absolutely no reason why a man shouldn’t enjoy an aromatherapy bath.

It is so easy to create a perfect aromatherapy bath, and all you need is the right oils. Simply add around 5-7 drops of the Essential oil into the bath and 1 ounce of carrier oil. Be sure to mix the combination together once the bath is run and you should then be able to relax in a nice, aromatic bath.

There are lots of different recipes to use when trying to create an aromatherapy bath for certain moods. Some examples include:

• Stress Busting Recipe

To relieve any sign of stress, mixing together Clary Sage, Lemon and Lavender oils is a great one to try. To create the perfect bath oil you should use 15-20 drops of the oils (around 12 drops of Clary Sage, 3 drops Lemon and 3 drops Lavender). The use 2 ounces of sweet almond carrier oil and blend them all together and keep in a cobalt bottle.

Once you have run a bath, add roughly ¼ of an ounce into the bath, never use the full 2 ounces in one bath! If you are running the bath for a child it is important to use less amount of the final product and to make sure that the oils are all safe for children.

• Calming and Relaxing Recipe

A recipe to calm and relax the mind and body could be a soothing Lavender aromatherapy blend. For this you will need 1 ounce of sweet almond carrier oil, 10 drops of Roman Chamomile, and 5 drops of Lavender. Be sure to mix the oils well and store them in an air-tight container. Whenever you need a calming experience, simply massage the blend into the feet. The Roman Chamomile has a really strong sedative effect so it should only be used when you won’t be driving or needing to concentrate after you have used it.

Overall there are hundreds of recipes you can try out and for every type of mood too. So whether you are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, tired or sad, there is always something that can help. All you have to do is do the right research on what oils work best for which moods and then you can start making the recipes. There are thousands of websites offering aromatherapy bath recipes so why not try one out today?