Luxury Baths: Essential Oils for Winter
9th November 2021
Reduced hours of daylight and a sharp drop in temperature can only mean one thing: winter is well and truly here. Yes, it’s the time of year when bathing comes into its own. After a busy day and a challenging climate, a long hot soak is always welcome; a luxurious antidote to the cold of winter and an activity in keeping with our natural inclination for hibernation.
A bath is more than essential hygiene maintenance, it’s an opportunity for relaxation, restoration and healing for mind, body, and soul. The therapeutic properties of plants and their extracts have been used since year dot to promote health and wellbeing. Essential oils are a forage-free way to benefit from the art and science of aromatherapy to add some healing to your bath.
***Please note, essential oils may stain your bathtub – always check with the manufacturer before adding! If you have the pleasure of owning a natural stone freestanding bath from The Luxury Bath Company, relax; you are good to go!
Essential oils for winter baths
The physical benefits of bathing are well documented, but here we explore the best essential oil blends to help alleviate common winter ailments:
Essential oils to soothe winter dry skin:
- Lavender is a natural hydrator and repairs dry skin
- Chamomile reduces inflammation and increases moisture
- Sandalwood promotes skin hydration and is anti-inflammatory
Essential oils to soothe cough and cold symptoms:
- Eucalyptus is a fantastic decongestant to thin and expel mucous
- Lemon clears your nasal passages and is antiviral
- Chamomile relieves cold and flu symptoms
Essential oils to fight the winter blues:
- Bergamot is known for being both uplifting and calming
- Frankincense lifts mood and balances hormones
- Cedarwood has stress-relieving properties and improves focus
The Luxury Bath company invites you to share your favourite bath essential oil blends. Are you a creature of comfort who has a go-to blend? Or are you a renegade who freestyles? We’d love to hear your experiences of using essential oils in your bath – your successes and, of course, your disasters @theluxurybathcompany #myluxurybath
If you would like to learn more about The Luxury Bath Company’s freestanding baths and natural stone basins, we’re more than happy to answer your questions. Please get in touch on (+44) 0203 44 15751 or click here to message directly.