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Preventing Burns in the Bath


Preventing Burns in the Bath

No, hot water is not the only danger of burns associated with the bath. Once candles are ruled out what does one have left? Surprisingly many fail to realize essential oils carelessly used in the bath can also cause an unpleasant, if not painful, experience. While some, gentle essential oils have been successfully used straight or undiluted (also known as “neat”), many have been found too irritating to the skin. Like real oils, essential oils tend to float and congeal on the surface of the water. Thus when you enter the bath your skin is exposed to the pure oil used. This has caused a number of problems including burning of the skin and red markings. Especially on children. This can lead to skin itch and secondary infection. Some essential oils, such as orange, should not be used in a bath setting while others, such as lavender, can be very relaxing. This is why it pays to research essential oils well before using them in the bath.

Fortunately, many essential oil companies and resources, such as websites and book, contain information about the best ways to implement specific essential oils. Usually this is done with symbols. One, however, should not simply use an essential oil because they saw a commercial bath product incorporate it. Many commercial bath products use fragrances which do not have the same effects the actual essential oil does.

Bath oils are one of the most popular ways of diluting essential oils. This is with good reason because of the ease in which they can be made. A few tablespoons of any good oil and a few drops of essential oil added to the bath makes for a wonderful experience. Essential oils can also be added to Aloe Vera gel and bath salts. Which ever dilution medium you use, use it every time for the best results. Not doing may lead to uncomfortable consequences.

Bath Blend:
5 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 drops essential oil of choice (lavender is one of the best!)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Mix together well in a cup and add while the bath water is running. Quickly enter after tub is filled for the best results.

-MAM

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