 Conscientious consumers are often concerned with what goes into the products that they use on their bodies as they are absorbed through the skin as well as back into the environment; bath time products are certainly no exception.Here are a few tips to help you keep bath time relaxing and healthy by using oils and herbs that are eco-friendly as well as therapeutic.
Putting herbs in a bath is similar in concept to making a cup of tea.With the right mixture of herbs,you can create your own herbal bath experience.All you need is a metal strainer that locks and some herbs.Adding certain herbs is believed to make the bath more relaxing, healthful and even invigorating.Use an herbal medicine guide to make up a nice,aromatic formula that will soothe whatever ails youYou can also buy a packet from companies such as Tub Tea.Their insturctions are simple:Run the herbs under hot water and let it steep for a few minutes.Simple yet effective!
Keeping your skin soft can be tough with environmental exposure to cold, wind and other thingsBath oils are a nice way to keep your skin supple and protectedAs a base oil,avoid any artifical oils.Especially avoid those that are derived from petroleum such as mineral oilsThese oils contain things that can be toxic as well as cause endocrine problems.Instead, try plant oils such as olive oil, grapeseed, sesame, sweet almond or many others.Aromatherapy can be done with these oils, too.All you need to do is add a few drops of an essential oil, such as lavender to the base oilYou can also make your own by letting the herb sit in the oil so that the plant’s oils mix in.
When you buy or make your bath ingredients, try organic ingredientsOrganic ingredients are those grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, which is healthier for the planet and healthier for our bodies. An even better option is to try botanicals grown using biodynamic farming methods, which go beyond organic by emphasizing an even more holistic relationship between the soil, plants and animals. The USDA National Organic Program has been certifying personal care products since 2003 and an increasing number of organic skincare products now bear the USDA organic sealTo determine if a product is biodynamic certified, simply look for Demeter U.S.A.'s stamp of approval on the label.
Bath time can be a great experience for you without taking a toll on the planet.EnviroCitizen.org suggests that you try taking a natural approach to bath time and reap the rewards of treating your body and the earth to the benefits of an organic bath experience!If you’d like to try some organic bath time products that you do not have to mix yourself,look through EnviroCitizen.org’s selection of organic bath products.
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