Relaxing after a long day at work in a hot tub allows your muscles to loosen and your brain to unwind. While the pulsating jets can make you feel as though they are melting away any stress and anxiety you feel, there is a way to make your hot tub experience even more enjoyable. Essential oils are a great way to add to your hot tub experience. Different oils spark different reactions in the body, making them the ideal item to add to your hot tub routine.
Use the following guide to learn more about the different aromas of essential oils you can use in your hot tub.
Basil
If you need to feel a bit rejuvenated after a hard day the office, adding a few drops of basil oil to your hot tub may just the trick for you. The basil aroma will put pep in your step as you breathe it in.
Chamomile
If you are feeling a bit anxious or overwhelmed, chamomile is the aroma for you. This calming scent helps to eliminate stress and encourage a calm, relaxing feeling.
Grapefruit
If you feel like you are in an emotional slump, adding some grapefruit oil to your next hot tub soak can help to lift your spirits almost instantly. The grapefruit aroma makes you feel cheerful and warm so that you can overcome the slump you are feeling.
Jasmine
If you plan to share the hot tub with your spouse and want to create a romantic ambiance, add a few drops of jasmine essential oil to the water. Jasmine creates a sensual scent that is sure to set the mood for a romantic evening at home.
Lavender
If you are overcoming an illness, such as a cold or migraine, adding lavender to the spa will help to make your body feel calm and balanced. The sweet scent helps to calm any chaos that may be going on internally.
Peppermint
If you want to feel a boost of energy, add peppermint to the water. Peppermint oil smells wonderful and revitalizes your body to make you feel that you have more energy.
All of the essential oils are very affordable and well worth the investment. Be sure that you store the oils indoors when you are not using them to make sure that they are not exposed to the sun during the day. This can cause them to dry up and lose some of their potency. To learn more, contact a company like Anchor Pools & Spas with any questions you have.
