Tips from an old soak

[susie_flo]

Those of you who like to take baths, here's my tip of the week for a pure, uncomplicated, feel-good, mood-lifting wallow...

While the water is running, throw in a good, healthy slosh of Sweet Orange essential oil (it's dirt cheap and ultra-safe, so you can afford to be generous).  Then add a not-too-parsimonious sprinkle of Ylang Ylang (if you are a stickler for detail, aim for approx 1 part Ylang Ylang to 3 parts Orange).  If that's all you've got handy, then stop there, and it's very nice indeed.  Comforting and uncomplicated... think of it as the Dairy Milk of aromatherapy.   
 
Should you wish to go further and enhance it with some depth and complexity, chuck in a few more sprinkles of any of the following:  Geranium for flowery oomph, Bergamot for fresh floral/citrus, Patchouli for earthy sophistication, Cedarwood for 'I'm a lumberjack' manliness.   (In fact, all of the above will blend together beautifully - just sprinkle with gay abandon until it smells nice)
 
Apols to those of you who might happen to read this missive of indulgent soakery whilst stuck at your desks... but y'know - think of it as something to look forward to, come hometime. 

Comments

[ms-siobhan.livejournal.com]

Mmmm sounds lovely :-)

[the-meanest-cat.livejournal.com]

Orange and ylang ylang is a bit magical, I think. Especially because ylang is not everyone's cup of tea on its own but becomes totally different when mixed with orange. (I used a similar blend in some candles and they smell like instant 'good cheer').

[ms-siobhan.livejournal.com]

I love ylang ylang because it makes me think of lillies which sadly due to the poisonous nature of the pollen on cats I can no longer have in the house.

[ivory-goddess.livejournal.com]

yeah but ... no bubbles!

[the-meanest-cat.livejournal.com]

You can still have bubbles! A good slosh of something like unscented baby bath gives you the full monty and also helps the essential oils to disperse better.

[kissmeforlonger.livejournal.com]

That sounds gorgeous. Although I'd probably whack some vetiver in instead of the ylang ylang and end up smelling like a teenage boy's first experiment with cheap aftershave.

Bloody lovely though!

[the-meanest-cat.livejournal.com]

Lol... I've created my share of deathly concoctions using vetiver in my time. (Even the Jo Malone vetiver fragrance smells like a bit like "death by aftershave")