There are many different types of baths in which we may use essential oils beneficially. foot bath, hand bath, sitz bath, half-full bath and a full bath.The preparations below contain only essential oils. They can he mixed in larger quantities when you find your favourite; oil blends improve with age.Don't be tempted to use more than 8-10 drops in a full bath, less in the other types.To avoid floating 'hot spots' of unmixed oil, it's best to mix the oils with either one tablespoon full-cream milk or almond oil before adding to the bath.

BATHTIME BLENDS

Antibacterial
3 drops tea tree oil, 2 drops eucalyptus oil. 2 drops thyme oil, 1 drop lemon oil, 1 drop clove oil

Antiviral
3 drops tea tree oil, 3 drops eucalyptus oil, 3 drops lavender oil, 1 drop thyme oil

Deodorising
4 drops sage oil, 2 drops eucalyptus oil. 2 drops tea tree oil, 2 drops peppermint oil

Dry Skin
4 drops chamomile oil, 4 drops geranium oil. 2 drops patchouli oil

Rejuvenating
4 drops lavender oil, 3 drops rosemary oil, 2 drops peppermint oil

Relaxing
4 drops chamomile oil, 3 drops lavender oil, 3 drops ylang-ylang oil

Rise and Shine
2 drops bergamot oil.3 drops orange oil, 3 drops lemon oil, 1 drop peppermint oil, 1 drop cinnamon oil

Slimming
3 drops sage oil, 3 drops petitgrain oil, 2 drops grapefruit oil, 2 drops lavender oil

Greasy Skin
5 drops lemon oil. 3 drops ylangylang oil. 2 drops cypress oil

Sunburn
8-10 drops lavender oil

Spotty Skin
2 drops eucalyptus oil, 2 drops tyme oil, 4 drops lavender oil. 2 drops chamomile oil

Sleep Well
4 drops charnomile oil. 2 drops lavender oil. 2 drops marjoram oil, 2 drops sandalwood oil

Just Ahhhh
1 drop lavender oil, 2 drops grapefruit oil. 2 drops geranium oil, 2 drops ylang-ylang oil, 2 drops patchouli oil