or Dead Sea salts, which are especially good if you have psoriasis or seborrhea.
Sometimes essential oils in your bath can do more harm than good to your skin. The strong
fragrance components can easily irritate your skin, especially in the vaginal area, so your carefully
planned bath experience may end with itching and soreness. Among the safer essential oils used in
bath oils and milks are lavender, sandalwood, chamomile, spruce, and rose, while citrus oils, as well
as jasmine, bergamot, and sage have more irritation potential. Plant extracts and infusions can be used
instead of oils.
Here are some classic recipes for delightful bath treatments with a green twist. Enjoy them, treat
your family to them, and pack them in pretty jars to give to friends. I recommend storing bath salts in
clay spice jars or clear glass jars with spring lids. Plastic is more practical, but many types of plastic
can release chemicals, especially when in contact with the volatile compounds in essential oils.
Cleopatra Milk Bath
1 cup organic reconstituted or condensed milk
2 tablespoons honey
2 drops vanilla extract
1 drop chamomile essential oil
1 drop lavender essential oil
Please note: Whenever you use essential oils, keep them out of the reach of children. Most
essential oils are poisonous if ingested, even in small quantities.
Yield:
4 ouncesYou can use whole milk straight from the carton in this recipe, and any baby formula works as
well.
Blend the ingredients well and use immediately to create a soothing, deeply moisturizing balmy
bath.
Green Tibet Bath Salt
1 cup grape seed oil
1 cup green tea
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 cup Epsom salt
1 drop lavender essential oil
1 drop frankincense essential oil