| Doesn't everyone enjoy a great body bath? It's | | | | hate it’ type of oil, so smell it in the store or borrow |
| relaxing, enjoyable, and even good for you. You may | | | | a bottle from a friend before investing in a bottle for |
| even feel more beautiful after a bath! It's kind of like | | | | yourself. |
| a massage at a spa - only quicker and less expensive. | | | | Normally a total of 8-10 drops of the oils makes for a |
| First, and not immediately before your bath, make sure | | | | pleasing experience. |
| your bath is clean and free of clutter. You don’t | | | | There are many sources of essential oils, including |
| want to think about dirt and mess when you are trying | | | | health stores and the internet. If you absolutely |
| to relax! Create an environment that reminds your of | | | | can’t get essential oil, consider using a bubble bath |
| beauty, tranquility, and calm. | | | | – they are widely available in grocery and other |
| Make sure to collect all the supplies you will need for | | | | general stores. Watch out for dangerous chemicals |
| before, during, and after your body bath. Get your | | | | and fake perfume smells. Look for a product that is |
| towels, candles, essential oils, music, soap, and sleeping | | | | as natural as possible - it will you will feel more |
| clothes together in the bathroom. Nothing spoils a | | | | beautiful, attractive, and healthy. |
| relaxing bath like having to run around during or after it | | | | Other Tips for Your Bath |
| to get something you’ve forgotten. | | | | Turn the lights down or off and light a candle to |
| Prepare your bath water to be 100 degrees | | | | provide a soft glow to help you relax. Enjoy, but don't |
| Fahrenheit / 38 degrees Celsius. Some studies have | | | | stay in for more than 30 minutes - you could fall |
| shown that this temperature relaxes your muscles and | | | | asleep. After enjoying your body bath, put on your |
| stimulates calming chemicals in your brain. | | | | night clothes and slip into bed for a relaxing night’s |
| Essential Oils | | | | sleep. |
| For additional relaxation effects, consider adding natural | | | | While soaking, make sure you breathe deeply. |
| essential oils such as: | | | | Breathe slowing in your nose, filling your chest with |
| - Lavender – Used by many people across many | | | | air. Breathe out through your mouth. As a test to |
| generations, lavender is valued for both it fragrance | | | | see if you are breathing deeply and properly, put one |
| and beauty. It is generally considered a great | | | | hand on your chest and the other hand on your |
| essential oil for a body bath, from age 2 to 102! | | | | stomach – your chest should not move. Remeber |
| - Bergamot – With a fresh smell, bergamot creates | | | | to relax. |
| a relaxed and happy feeling. It has a citrus smell with | | | | Consider adding some extras to make your body bath |
| spicy and floral qualities. Bergamot has been used to | | | | especially special: |
| treat depression, stress, tension, fear, and skin | | | | - Add a pillow: Put a kitchen trash bag over it to keep |
| infections. | | | | it dry and place it inside a normal pillowcase |
| - Cedarwood – Well known for its known for its | | | | - Play some soft music: Select your favorite relaxing |
| tranquilizing and soothing effects, Cedarwood boasts a | | | | music and set it up to really set the mood |
| rich woody spicy aroma. It is terrific for providing a | | | | - Treat yourself to a face mask |
| sense of well being and relaxation. | | | | - Select a special, all-natural soap |
| - Patchouli - Traditionally used in the East for both | | | | - Put on some natural lotion with natural perfume |
| medicinal and aromatic purposes, Patchouli originated | | | | smells and essential oils |
| from Malaysia is used frequently in perfume and | | | | Above all, enjoy the relaxation and health benefits of |
| cosmetic applications. Patchouli is a ‘love it or | | | | the bath for your body! |