Do you recall being taught in school that water and oil don’t mix? Water and essential oils are both true in this regard.
Since bath water does not allow essential oils to get into it, it is not a good carrier for them. Thus, your essential oils will simply float on the surface of your bath, that is, until they are drawn to the lipids in your skin, which are another type of oil.
Since the essential oils will come in direct contact with your skin at that point, skin discomfort could result. Essential oils can be used in a bath without risk if they are diluted in a carrier first.
Drip after mixing.
Never pour a few droplets of oil directly from the bottle into the bathtub. Oil and water don’t combine, so when oil droplets split, they can tend to your skin, where they might irritate you and possibly cause a burning feeling.
As an alternative, first, combine your essential oil with carrier oil. The skin responds better to carrier oils, some of which include coconut, olive, sunflower, and Young Living jojoba. Whether we apply jojoba oil topically or diffuse it into the bath, it is a great carrier oil for essential oils.
Add the oils as the water is running.
The oils are spread out and encouraged to release their perfume as a result, making the entire bathroom smell good. You may also mix a few drops of your blended oil with some Epsom salt or Himalayan salt, put that in a tub, and then give it a good swirl. This results in a ready-to-use, very balanced bath.
Try putting some of the oil mixtures on your skin.
Try bathing in a bare bathtub and applying the oils directly to you if you don’t desire any of the oil to go to waste or if you want a stronger aromatherapy experience. This not only enables you to breathe in scents more deeply, but it also aids in the conservation of some of these priceless oils because they absorb into your skin rather than being expelled. It might be quite delectable.
When you’re done, clean the tub.
When the water empties but the oils are still present, your tub may become quite slippery. Avoiding using carrier oils that adhere, such as almond or grapeseed oil, can help reduce the slickness. A straightforward degreasing technique is to clean the surface with sea salt or baking soda and then thoroughly rinse it.
Use some oils with caution.
The majority of Young Living essential oils are safe to soak in, however, citrus-based scents should be avoided. You should avoid the sun for 72 hours after using citrus oils because they make the skin extremely susceptible. Even with sunscreen, receiving sun exposure after using citrus oils topically can increase your risk of suffering severe burns and even dark spots.
Tips for using essential oils in baths:
- Never use pure essential oils without prior dilution in vetted carrier oils (coconut, olive, and jojoba).
- Always dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil before combining it with bath salts when using essential oils and bath salts.
- Before getting in the bath, add the mixture to the water and stir.
- Exercise caution as the tub may get slippery.
- Before applying essential oil directly and going outside, carefully read the label as some essential oils can make skin more sensitive to the sun.
These are some of the ways you can use essential oils in your baths whenever you like.
