Sleep Peacefully with Aromatic Bath Blends

Buckle up, it’s going to be another bumpy holiday season. Our friends in Midwest and East Coast of the United States are experiencing record snowfall, and shopping centers and malls are opening even earlier than usual this year (some even on Thanksgiving Day itself). The stress of holiday shopping (a self-imposed stress which we avoid, but one which can be hard for others to break) and entertaining visitors is going to be more difficult. You’re going to need a good night’s sleep before, during, and after Thanksgiving and Christmas, and here are Aromatic Bath Blends which will help you get it.

Taking a long, hot bath is a cure-all for just about any stressful situation, particularly if you invest just a few minutes to make it a spa break, which is easily done by setting the scene, dimming the lights, turning off any nearby televisions and mobile devices, pouring a glass of wine or herb-infused sparkling water, and using a custom aromatic blends designed to aid in a good night’s sleep.

There are several aromatherapy blends which aid in relaxation and rest, but these are the most common for rest and sleep. You can make your own blends by combining these scents with soothing Epsom salts and good quality Essential Oils, plus dried and crushed botanicals, purchase your favorite blends ready to go, or try the recipes shown at the bottom of this page.

LAVENDER

This botanical is the most often used for relaxation and promoting sleep. This is why so many “linen sprays” are lavender infused, with the idea being your pillow and sheets should smell of an aroma which avoids stimulation and promotes sleep. Lavender has dark floral, musky, and woody herbal notes, and has historically been used by botanists and apothecaries for treating insomnia, PMS, anxiety, tension, headaches, and more.

Look for lavender in fresh buds, bath salts blends, Essential Oils, linen sprays, body powders, and scented candles. Lavender is not recommended during pregnancy so you may want to check with your healthcare provider before direct lavender products on your skin.

ROSE

It’s possible there is no floral fragrance so immediately identifiable as the rose. It has a heady, deep scent, and its properties, from rose petals to its Essential Oils, have been used to cure ills for centuries, including soothing skin, treating headaches, and resting tired eyes.

Look for dried rose buds, petals, distilled rose water and Essential Oils to blend with salts, float in the bath, or use as a bath tea. A spritz of rose water on linens before sleep is doubly wonderful.

CHAMOMILE

Although this botanical is most commonly used as an herbal tea, it’s also a terrific hair rinse for brightening blonde hair and is a nice bath blend. In addition to its relaxing properties, chamomile soothes skin.

Look for Chamomile buds, or good quality chamomile tea bags for use in the bathtub. Chamomile is not recommended for ingestion during pregnancy so you may want to check with your healthcare provider about drinking Chamomile tea or using products on your skin.

DIY Insomnia Milk Bath

Every facet of this Insomnia Milk Bath is designed with rest in mind. Lavender, well known for it calming properties, milk, marjoram and essential oils.

DIY Rosewater Recipe

Our popular Rose Water Recipe is made with rose petals, alcohol and water and the basis for so many skin and body care recipes.

Chamomile Milk Bath – Cold Weather Skin Softener

A tried and true staff favorite. Combine powdered milk with steeped chamomile tea for a skin softening Chamomile Milk Bath treat for dry winter skin. It’s excellent just as a foot bath, as well.

DIY Lemon Lavender Bath Melts Recipe

These wonderfully moisturizing and aromatic Lemon Lavender Bath Melts are just the ticket for softening and soothing dry winter skin, which can be worsened with hot baths. Now you can enjoy a warm bath and a moisturizer in one.

Aphrodisiac Bath Blend

Stir together this Aphrodisiac Bath Blend to relax the mind. The properties of the essential oils also stimulate euphoria.

Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath Oil

Bubble Baths or Bath Oil? With this recipe for Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath Oil you don’t need to choose. Combine them for an moisturizing bath with foaming bubbles. Print Pin 5 from 1 vote Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath Oil Moisturizing and soothing soft scent...

Lavender Bath Fizzies

In desperate need of a coveted spa day, or looking for a way to make bath time more fun? Easily Concoct A New Bath Time Favorite — DIY Bath Fizzies.

DIY Creamy Aromatic Milk Bath

This recipe for Creamy Aromatic Milk Bath Paste is one of our favorites. Enjoy smooth, silky, moist skin. Perfect for cold weather climates AND after too much sun.

Red Wine Honey Bath Soak for Dry Skin

Red Wine Honey Bath Soak Recipe by The Spa at the Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina. Settle in and let wine works its magic in a whole new way.

Epsom Salt and Rose Oil Bath

Remember the Epsom Salts in your favorite Aunt’s bathroom cabinet? It’s time to pull that box out from the under the sink and put it to good use in this Epsom Salt and Rose Oil Bath recipe.

Vanilla Rose Bath Bombs

If you don’t have sphere molds, fear not! Mold these vanilla rose bath bombs in a muffin tin, ice cube tray, or with your hands and enjoy a nice warmly scented bath whenever you desire. We prefer standard ice cube trays so that we can use smaller amounts, and...

Bathtub Tea Bags

Make your own bathtub tea bags for a relaxing spa treatment in your tub. Perfect for gift giving as well. We are fond of giving these to clients and customers rather than typical holiday fare. Everyone loves them.

DIY Bubble Bath Jelly Cubes

Bath Jelly Cubes and Bath Jams are a fun way to make soft, wiggly cubes of bubble bath, particularly appealing to children. This recipe also makes for a fun craft activity for a group of moms, children, and friends. Print Pin 4.84 from 6 votes Bubble Bath...

Sea Kelp Mineral Facial and Mineral Bath

Seaweed Minerals and Vitamins are nourishing your skin and soothing your sore joints and muscles. Kelp is wonderful “skin food” and this bath soak is a great way to feed your skin.

Chocolate Bubble Bath

Make your own Chocolate Bubble Bath with either grated chocolate or cocoa powder, and either powdered milk or soy milk, for a nourishing soak.

Cherry Vanilla Foaming Bath

You’ll be surprised just how much aromatherapy can be had in a simple splash of your favorite extract in bath water. This simple DIY recipe for Cherry Vanilla Foaming Bath really appeals to kids and teens.

Calming Herbal Bath

This Calming Herbal Bath Recipe alleviates fatigue, light-headedness, itchy skin, jangled nerves, and more.

Roman Bath Soak

The origin of the name is curious. Ancient Romans most certainly didn’t use shampoos or foaming agents in their bathing rituals, but this is a good recipe by any name. This is an easy and indulgent soak ideal for winter dry skin or overly tanned and ocean-dried summer skin.