When you have had a long
day that never seems to end and you need to escape to a soothing place of
relaxation to help you unwind for a restful night, there is nothing quite like
a luxurious bath filled with soothing aromatic bath salts to help lull you off
to dream land. The soothing scents of
many aromatic bath salts are often enhanced with skin softeners as well to
leave you skin soft and supple and your mind calm and ready for a peaceful
night's sleep.
There are a lot of various
scents used in aromatherapy that can help you to relax and get to sleep, here
are a few of the common ones and their benefits.
● Lavender: This is the most common
element in aromatherapy used for relaxation and promoting sleep. With a floral scent that is on the woody
herbal side with just a touch of sweetness, lavender has been used for treating
insomnia as well as the symptoms of PMS, anxiety, tension, muscle aches,
headaches, circulatory problems and a variety of other conditions. You can find lavender in many forms including
aromatic bath salts, essential oils, and even sleeping sprays that you use to
coat your bed linens in the soothing smell to help you drift off to sleep. Lavender mixes well with Frankincense, Geranium,
and sage. However, it is not often recommended during pregnancy
so you may want to check with your health care provider before using direct
lavender products and you may opt for lavender scented candles instead.
● Chamomile: Although normally used in tea or taken as
supplements, you can sometimes find aromatic bath salts using chamomile
because, in addition to its soothing and relaxing properties, chamomile is
excellent for your skin. Often times you
will find a mix of chamomile and lavender in teas, and other aromatherapy
products designed to encourage sleep such as bath products and aromatherapy
pillows. Again though, if you are pregnant consult a physician before using
chamomile in other form since it is not considered safe for ingestion by pregnant
women.
● Sandalwood: Sandalwood has a very
warm and relaxing feel to it, making it a perfect choice for relaxing aromatic
bath salts or other bath products to help you relax. It can be used to help improve a variety of
conditions including anxiety, stress, and nervous tension which may prevent you
from falling asleep easily. Its warm
woodsy aroma blends well with Frankincense, Geranium, or Jasmine for a sweet
exotic bath.
These are all great
choices for soothing aromatic bath salts that can help you get a good night's
sleep. However, if you do not have the
time or are unable to indulge in a bath there are other ways you can use
aromatherapy to help you get to sleep such as the lavender sleep spray for your
sheets, oil diffusers, and aromatherapy pillows so you can enjoy the benefits
of the great natural sleep enhancers whenever you want.
