Today’s pace of life- the pressures, the increasing temp, the constant demands- absolutely requires us to build in small blocks of time to renew, relax, and recharge.  One easy, fun, and great ways to do this is to take two hours a week for yourself for a long, comforting, wonderful bath.  Many organic herbs can have a powerful effect on the mind, some by encouraging calmness, others by stimulation.

Relaxing organic herbs and oils for baths

  • Elder flowers
  • Lavender
  • Rose
  • Valerian root
  • Epsom salts
  • Sandalwood essential oil Ylang Ylang essential oil
  • Rose, orange blossom, geranium

General detox organic herbs and oils for baths

  • Geranium
  • Rosemary
  • Juniper
  • Lavender (three drops of each to bath and soak for 30 minutes)

Invigorating ingredients for baths

  • Lemon verbena
  • Fennel
  • Lemon peel
  • Juniper
  • Yarrow
  • Pine
  • Mustard
  • Peppermint
  • Nettles
  • Rosemary

Skin-soothing ingredients for baths

  • Chamomile
  • Lily
  • Calendula
  • Comfrey
  • Oatmeal
  • Seaweeds
  • Aloe vera

Tension-relieving ingredients for baths

  • Valerian
  • Sweet flag
  • Hops

Beautifying ingredients for baths

  • Lily
  • Lavender
  • Rosemary
  • Comfrey
  • Mint

Ingredients to relieve stiff joints and muscles in baths

  • Sage
  • Strawberry leaves
  • Mugwort
  • Chamomile
  • Comfrey

Ingredients to increase circulation in baths

  • Calendula
  • Nettle
  • Bladderwrack
  • Ginger

Toning ingredients for baths

  • Comfrey
  • Parsley
  • Lavender
  • Nettle

Start by planning the time, then turn down the lights, lock the bathroom door, light a candle, and sink into a warm or hot herbal bath.  Rest your head and neck on a folded towel.  Let your arms float. Periodically mist your face with your Hydrating Moisture Mist for a nice refreshing feeling.