Looking to create the perfect ambience in your bathing space? You need to aromatherapy it up a bit! Whether it’s in the morning to start off my day with a boost of energy or in the evening to relax and unwind, I love using aromatherapy. Read on to learn about my favorite ways to use aromatherapy in the bath or shower…
What is aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is a therapy that uses essential oils and other natural products for wellness of the body and mind.
Aromatherapy baths and showers
When I take an aromatherapy bath I like to combine epsom salts and essential oils. A lot of people hear the word “bath” and think that baths are taken at night as a way to relax. However, I like taking baths at any time of the day. If I take a bath in the morning or in the middle of the day, I like using Dr. Teals Detoxify and Energize Epsom Salt. Just add about 2 cups of the salts under running water and soak in the bath for 20 minutes. (This salt blend smells amazing!)
At night, when I want to relax and get my body ready for a good sleep, I use Dr. Teals Soothe and Sleep Lavender Epsom Salt.
My favorite essential oils for energy are peppermint and grapefruit. For relaxation? Lavender and eucalyptus. A drop or two of these oils can be added to a diffuser or directly into bath water. Keep in mind, though, if you add too much peppermint to bathwater, it can create a cooling sensation, which may be great if you’re soaking your feet for a pedi!
Extra tip: Not a bath person? Add some drops of your favorite essential oil to your shower. When your bathroom steams up it will smell great and you’ll feel the affects mentally and physically.
What are your favorite ways to use aromatherapy? Leave some good vibes in the comments!
With Love & Style,
♥ Amber
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I love using aromatherapy during baths! It’s so relaxing and I love the scents!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
Such a great tips!! Thanks for sharing!
xx
Mónica Sors
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I neer use this stuff, but maybe I will start! Great post!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
I haven’t used aromatherapy. Thanks for the info!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Oh wow this sounds so soothing. I haven’t used aromatherapy but I heard so many great benefits. Maybe I’ll treat myself to this this weekend!
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Soaking in a bath is one of the things I’ve missed doing while pregnant, though it won’t be too long until I’m able to do so again, which I SO look forward to, haha! I love the suggestions you’ve made here, I’ve never tried peppermint in a bath before, which I’ll have to. It’s actually my favorite tea and I absolutely love the scent! Thanks for sharing, beauty, and I hope you’re having a great week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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The lavender epsom salt from Walgreen’s smells so good. And I picked up some lavender oil. Agreed, highly recommend!
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Aroma therapy is amazing, I use it for when I am super anxious and need to calm down.
Camila,
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For some reason, I put aromatherapy and winter together…snow always makes me want to have yummy smells in the house
My favourites are bath oils and salts and my go to scent is always lavender. There’s just something so soothing about it.
Dora
http://www.adropofindigo.com/
sounds relaxing.
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Aromatherapy saved me this past winter! I used eucalyptus in my diffuser and my sinuses thanked me =o) I love trying new combinations of scents too
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Hi Amber! I didn’t know your blog had moved! I just found it under this new name 🙂 So happy to see you are still blogging! 😀
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