Soak Away Stress with These 4 DIY Essential Oils

Soak away stress with these 4 DIY Essential Oils. I’ve always said a good bubble bath helps clear your mind.  But if you add one of  these 4 essential oil aromatherapy bath blends to your next bath,  I guaranteed stress will be gone and your mood will change instantly.  Start with the basic recipe and then choose the essential oil blend for your needs. Happy soaking

START WITH THIS BASIC MIX:

• 1 c epsom salt
• 1 c sea salt
• 1 c baking soda
• and add one of the aromatherapy blends below.  Add the essential oils to the salt mix to help the scents disperse evenly in your tub

Epsom salts are high in magnesium to relax muscle spasms and ease aches.  Sea salt softens, and baking soda soothes itchy, irritated skin.

LAVENDER CHAMOMILE SOAK

• 1/2 tsp roman chamomile essential oil
• 1/2 tsp lavender essential oil

Get a good nights sleep by soaking in this fragrant bath 30 minutes before bed. Research shows that the scent gently induces drowsiness, and mixed with chamomile you’ll relieve muscle tension.

PEPPERMINT ROSEMARY SOAK

• 1/2 tsp peppermint essential oil
• 1/2 tsp rosemary essential oil

If you’re stressed, this mix will create calmness.  Peppermint is proven to reduce anxiety and any feelings of frustration.  And rosemary tames tension.

DETOXIFYING FOREST SOAK

• 1/2 tsp eucalyptus essential oil
• 1/2 tsp fir needle essential oil

Fir essential oils natural antimicrobials fight infections, and eucalyptus acts as a decongestant to help keep your airways clear.

ENERGIZING CITRUS SOAK

• 1/2 tsp orange essential oil
• 1/2 tsp lemon essential oil

Orange essential oil helps clear your mind, while lemon essential oil sharpens your senses – which in turn will increase your energy and alertness