Whenever you feel weary and your feet ache after a hard day’s work, aromatic foot bath will help you to refresh, revitalize and ease the pain. And it not only relaxes, it improves circulation, protects feet from fungal infections, strengthens nails, softens skin and relaxes muscles and tendons.

Hot water aromatic foot baths are known to treat colds and are specially good for conditions of the head like headache, migraine, and facial neuralgia. Aromatic foot baths are also useful in disorders of the abdomen and legs, such as constipation, menstrual problems, and varicose veins.

When taking aromatic foot bath, always keep the water warm. Don’t forget to add few drops of essential oils that are suitable to your need or you may as well apply essential oils directly to your feet. Herbal and essential oil remedies are quickly and effectively absorbed by your feet, but you must mix them first with a carrier oil or pure vegetable oil such as olive, safflower, and sesame.

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Queens, Princesses, famous beauties, like to have scented bath to make their skin supple and radiant. But fragrant baths besides being necessary for proper hygiene, have always been perfect ways to help you feel relaxed and shed tension. So why don’t you benefit your bath time to make you feel great and promote better mood after going through a long busy day ? Just follow these simple steps to prepare delicious and comforting fragrant bath.

Remove Impurity

Before climbing into the aromatic bath, brush your skin with a skin brush or a glove. Make circular movements all over you body to remove dead cells and open clogging pores.

Preparing the Bath

As you prepare your bath, make sure that the window and door are closed to prevent oil from evaporating. Then dilute 5 drops of you desired essential oils in the carrier oil. Pour the blend into the warm water. Swirl the water to disperse the oil evenly. Then enter your scented bath immediately. Relax and enjoy at least 30 minutes. To create a more pleasurable atmosphere, lit a scented candle-light.

Calming

Dilute essential oils :

• 5 drops of petitgrain
• 5 drops of lavender
• drops of fennel
• 2 drops of orange

in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil

Stress Relievers

Dilute essential oils :

• 3 drops of lavender
• 4 drops of rosemary
• 2 drops of fennel
• 2 drops of cypress
• 2 drops of mandarin

in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil

Refreshing

Dilute essential oils :

• 4 drops of bergamot
• 4 drops of eucalyptus
• 2 drops of melissa
• 2 drops of peppermint

in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil

You might also surprise your spouse or partner by preparing one of these delicious baths and you’ll find your loved one cannot thank you enough for making him / her terrific.

Enjoy and relax !