Cautions About Adding Essential Oils to the Bath

Are you wondering if you can add essential oils directly to the bath? Yes, you can. Essential oils should be added to the bath before you get in rather than adding them while the tub is filling. If you add the oils while the tub is filling you lose much of the precious essences in the steam and very little is left to be absorbed by the skin. If the essense escapes with the steam, you would benefit from inhaling it, but you would be missing out on the benefits to the skin.

Once you add your favorite oils to the bath, be sure to mix them well with the water. It is very important to avoid direct contact with the skin because undiluted oils may irritated or cause skin sensitivity. If you like you can dilute essential oils in a carrier oil prior to adding it to the bath.

When adding essential oils to the bath remember that less is best. Adding more oil will not necessarily help you feel better than a small amount.