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THE AROMATIC SHOWER
by Kim Newman
Using essential oils under the shower is not quite as therapeutic as using them in the bath. Since the water is always running, a lot of the
aroma and oil goes down the plug hole!! It is best to use aromatic showers to wake up your mind and body, because it is quite difficult to
relax deeply when you are standing up!! The best way to avoid wasting essential oils in the shower is to mix them first with a carrier oil,
then massage them into the skin before you get under the spray. Or, you can dip a sponge into the mixture and rub it over your body whilst in
the shower. If you have a deep base to your shower, you can make it more aromatic by blocking up the plug hole, so that the oils
vaporize in the warm water in the bottom. The aroma will then rise with the steam. A
choice of carrier oils with which to mix your essential oils are available but, I would recommend the following.
Almond Oil. Grapeseed Oil. Sweet Almond Oil.
To each 100mls of carrier oil I would add the following amount of
Essential Oils.
Basil = 5 drops.
Bergamot = 5 drops.
Lemongrass = 5 drops.
Lime = 4 drops.
Mandarin = 4 drops.
Orange = 4 drops.
Peppermint = 5 drops.
Pine = 5 drops.
These oils are all invigorating and quick acting and that is the reason that I have chosen them for use in the shower. They are ideal as a
'wake-up' in the morning. Also as a refresher after a long day at work and you are perhaps going out for the evening. Please note that the more
pungent citrus oils need less drops added to the carrier oil. Citrus oils are ideal for use in the shower as their beneficial properties are
not as long lasting as other oils. When mixed with other oils such as Geranium, rose or Jasmine, their properties are prolonged. These three
oils, when used in conjunction with the citrus oils, give a calming influence on you. The benefit of this being that you are 'soothingly
invigorated'!! The choice is yours....
I have researched oils to use in the shower as more and more homes do not have bath tubs these days and people sometimes prefer to shower but
would still like to benefit from the wonderful properties of Essential
Oils. The vast majority of us prefer to take a quick shower in the morning as what I like to term a 'wake-up call'!!!
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© 2000 Kim Newman Kim Newman is a registered R.N. in the UK, and has been studying aromatherapy and natural skincare products for many years. She can be reached at
http://www.geocities.com/naturesskincare2001
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