Are you looking to give yourself a home spa treatment using essential oils? Although essential oils can help relax you during your bath, it’s important to keep in mind some basic safety tips. Here’s what you should know about using essential oils in the bath.

Using Essential Oils in the Bath

Choose the right essential oils for your bath. It’s important to make sure that you choose essential oils which can be applied topically when you include them in your bath water. The last thing you want to do is add essential oils that can cause skin irritation. Some of the essential oils that you will definitely want to avoid using due to this reason include peppermint, ginger, and black pepper.  

Although there are many essential oils which are safe to use, lavender essential oil is a popular choice for baths due to its calming effects. Myrrh, Roman chamomile, and frankincense are some of the other essential oils that have been linked to relaxation.

Be sure to dilute your essential oils before adding them to your bath. It’s best to mix a few drops of your essential oil with one or two tablespoons of a carrier oil, such as coconut oil, olive oil, or jojoba oil. This will help ensure that you’re not using too much of the essential oil. It will also ensure that the essential oil gets evenly dispersed throughout your bath water.

Avoid using essential oils for small children. If your child is under two, you will want to avoid using essential oils in their bath. Once your child is old enough, be sure to use kid-friendly essential oils, such as spearmint, orange, or lavender. Additionally, you will also want to use less of them. Doublecheck with your child’s pediatrician before you consider an essential oil bath.

Talk to your doctor if you’re pregnant. Certain essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy. While it may be safe to bathe with them, it’s generally recommended that you use half the amount or follow children’s guidelines. Talk to your OBGYN to find out for sure.  

Remember that essential oils are flammable. If you like to light candles to create a relaxing bath time experience, you will want to avoid using essential oils at the same time.

Be careful if you add essential oils to your shampoo. You may have heard that essential oils, such as tea tree oil, can help treat dandruff. If you’re planning to add essential oils to your shampoo, be careful not to get any into your eyes.

These are just some tips for using essential oils safely in the bath. Although essential oils can make for a relaxing experience, you will want to keep all of these safety tips in mind!

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