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Tips from an old soak
Jan. 31st, 2012 11:06 amThose 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.
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.
