Frequently Asked Questions FAQs about Bath Springs natural products

Bath Springs realizes that preservatives have their place - they kill micro-organisms, but they can't distinguish between good ones and bad ones, so, they end up killing the ones which live peacefully on our skin from birth, forming natural defenses. That's why Bath Springs products contain NATURAL preservatives and when we absolutely have to use added preservatives, we use only the nicer ones! We minimize the use of added preservatives by creating combinations of plant products which conserve themselves naturally and also by hand-making everything with fresh ingredients in small batches.

Essential oils are the concentrated extracts of plants and flowers, the life force of the plant. They are found in flowers, leaves, resins, seeds, roots, and grasses. Some plants produce more than one kind of oil. For example, the bitter orange tree produces neroli from its delicate white blossoms, pettigrain from its leaves and orange from the peel of its fruit.

For many oils, it takes a great deal of raw plant material to produce a small amount of essential oil. The aromatic content in the rose is so very small that it takes approximately sixty thousand petals to produce one ounce of rose oil. In some plants, such as the orange, the oil is easily collected from the peel.

Each essential oil has a unique blend of complex chemicals that are responsible for its incredible healing properties. On average, an essential oil may contain as many as 400 constituents. Although each individual constituent has its own value, the synergistic action of the whole gives an essential oil its power.

The most common process of extracting essential oils is by distillation, a process that isolates the aromatic, volatile part of the plant with steam.

Expression or pressing is used primarily for citrus fruits like orange and lemon, where the essential oil is contained in tiny pockets in the peel or rind. Oils extracted by expression are the most volatile and can evaporate quickly when exposed to air or heat.

Flowers too delicate to be processed with heat or pressure are soaked in a spirit solvent that extracts the volatile elements. The solvent is then evaporated at high temperatures leaving only the most fragrant constituents behind. This process produces what is called an absolute.

Scientists have been able to isolate individual chemical constituents from natural essential oils and to recreate them in the lab, producing less costly alternatives. Synthetic replicas of essential oils, called "nature identical," may capture the fragrance of an essential oil, but, because they do not replicate the complex structure of essential oils, they will never reproduce the synergistic effects or medicinal properties. The replicas can also lead to skin irritations or undesirable side effects, whereas the pure natural essential oil, with all of its components intact, would not. Synthetics lack the life force of essential oils of natural origin and are of no use for applications in aromatherapy.

Each oil has its own individual properties and effects. When properly administered, the effects of essential oils can be either stimulating or relaxing, depending on the oils selected. They can soothe and heal the mind, beautify the skin and body, stimulate the senses or induce feelings of calmness. Some essential oils have a variety of properties that are beneficial for the treatment of more than one ailment.

Essential oils can enter the body via absorption through the skin or inhalation through the olfactory system. The most powerful applications, such as bath or massage, employ both inhalation and absorption. The molecules of essential oils are so tiny that they quickly enter the bloodstream and are carried to all parts of the body to unlock the body's natural healing powers.

When essential oils are applied to the skin in a diluted form they are absorbed into the bloodstream and can reach all of the body's vital organs via the lymphatic tissues and the circulatory system.

With every breath we take, we receive the minutest pieces of information from our environment. The olfactory system carries the fragrance molecules of an essential oil to the Limbic system, the area of the brain connected with the body's basic drives such as hunger, thirst, breathing, sleep patterns, the sex drive, emotions and memories. Scent directly influences the brain producing feelings, sensations and emotions. Essential oils are able to stimulate or relax, to arouse sexual sensations, or to reduce pain. Scents produce a sense of well being throughout the body.

Experience a full body, upper / lower body, hand and feet, and face and neck aromatherapy massage.

Experience the benefits of an Aromatherapy Bath - a relaxing gift to yourself. Add 5-6 drops of your favourite essential oil to your bath water.

Inhalation is excellent to use for a short quick burst of natural aroma!

Take advantage of the cleansing nature of a sauna or steam room by using natural Essential Oils. A convenient and recommended method is to dilute several drops of natural Essential Oils in a small spray bottle filled with water. Spray on the rocks, in the air, or even on your body!

Add a few drops of natural Essential Oil to the basin of water. Dip a folded cloth into the water then ring out any excess before applying to the affected area. Take note that heat will intensify the affect of essential oils.

Excellent for facial skin care and for the respiratory tract. Place a few drops of natural Essential Oil into a basin of steaming water. Gently stir the water to disperse the oil. Place a towel over the basin and your head. Move your face over the aromatic steam with your eyes closed. Breathe deeply and let the aromatic steam open and cleanse the pores of your skin!

Natural Essential Oils and Absolutes are Nature's Perfume. The aroma from a Natural Perfume is fresh and alive, and has the added therapeutic benefits associated with your personal choice of oil.

There are several ways to enjoy the aroma of essential oils in your home and office. From a simple light bulb ring to the more sophisticated nebulizer units. Using essential oil aroma is a more healthful way to fragrance any room and offers an alternative to the use of synthetic aromatic chemicals. In addition to the aroma, the oils can be selected to enhance a mood or stimulate a discussion.

Many natural Essential Oils have some very practical applications. Lavender, for example, is known to reduce the pain and swelling of small burns, and Tea tree is an excellent first-aid for cuts or bites to avoid infection. Canker sores often disappear overnight after applying a drop of tea tree oil.

Essential oils are concentrated and are recommended to be diluted with a carrier oil before using on the skin (with the exception of Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils). Essential Oils are not recommended for internal use. Avoid contact with the eyes. If any oil accidentally gets in the eyes, flush with milk rather than water. The fatty content of the milk will dilute the oil, whereas water does not.

Massage affects nearly every system of your body. Massage can relieve stress, alleviate pain, flush toxins from tired muscles and help prevent injuries! The rhythmic movements of a massage induce relaxation, which prepares the muscles and increases circulation, benefiting the nervous, muscular and circulatory systems. Because most strokes are performed in the direction of the heart, they speed the passage of deoxygenated blood back to the heart where it is replenished with oxygen and returned to the muscles to help supply them with energy. By the same process, massage also quickens the removal of lactic acid from the muscles, which is a by-product of muscular activity that causes fatigue.

By adding Aromatherapy to your massage you can increase the benefits of massage in many ways, such as relieving symptoms of PMS and cramping, relieving headaches or migraines, providing better sleep habits, or providing a relaxing and fun atmosphere for couples, to name a few.

Care should be taken when using Essential Oils with children, just as you would when introducing any new product or food. Always follow recommended dilutions and directions when applying Essential Oils or when using Natural Baby Care Products.

Extensive studies have revealed that Tea Tree oil is active against the three types of infectious organisms: bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is also a very powerful immune stimulant, increasing the body's ability to respond to these organisms. The Tea Tree Essential Oil was a component of tropical first aid kits during the Second World War.

Just like everything in life, every persons sensitivity to things can

Moisturizes the skin and absorbs easily

A Natural source of Vitamins A & E.

Effective in pain relief and stiffness, an anti-inflammatory, calming symptoms associated with rheumatism, sprains, PMS, menopause, varicose veins, also combats eczema and psoriasis.

Gentle relief for skin irritations.

Helps prevent scarring and promotes healing.

Provides Magic Cream with its natural, creamy base.

A natural emulcifer - helping the oils and water blend.

A gentle preservative.

Effective for joint pains and bruises.

Softens rough skin, relieves muscular and arthritic pain and stiffness, and also increases blood circulation.

Relieves asthma, muscle aches, and rheumatism.

Deep muscle penetration for sore, tired muscles, sprains, rheumatism, and a natural decongestant.

Provides heat to relax tight muscles, eases painful joints, arthritis, rheumatism, increases circulation, and relieves symptoms of PMS.

Helpful for acne, scabies, athlete's foot, bruises, minor cuts and burns. Relieves muscular pain, asthma, bronchitis, colds, flu, and headaches. Antiseptic and anti-fungal.

Relieves tired, sore muscles, and helps to boost the immune system. Also helps clear congestion, infections, acne, calms insect bites, and increases energy.

a mild but powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory action make it an excellent oil to treat infections, insect bites and burns. Also stimulates the cells of injured skin to heal quickly and smoothly, making it helpful to prevent scarring.

Penetrating natural pain reliever, warm and aromatic, follows with a cooling sensation.

Cooling and energizing. Relieves inflammation, indigestion, sinus & lung congestion, itching, and insomnia.

Stimulates the nervous system, increases energy, improves circulation & memory, relieves congestion, eases & penetrates muscle and rheumatic pain, encourages dry skin to produce oil, and balances mind & body.

A natural first aid. Used to treat dandruff, lice, sties, head colds, nasal ulcers, acne, cold sores, canker sores, sunburn, gingivitis, sore throat, minor cuts and abrasions, bronchial congestion, emphysema, insect bites and stings, dermatitis, eczema, bedsores, and also used as a disinfectant.

Bath Springs Natural Lotions & Potions Magic Cream is not a substitute for professional medical attention.

Bath Springs Natural Lotions & Potions does NOT accept responsibility for the misuse of our products.

For external use only, use caution and discretion around the eye area.

Keep out of reach of children.

Pregnant women should consult their physician before trying ANY natural product.
If you suffer from high blood pressure or epilepsy, you may wish to consult a medical or homeopathic practitioner before trying ANY natural product.

As with the introduction of any new product, a skin patch test before widespread use is recommended.

Warm tingling is normal; however, if skin irritation results, discontinue use.

Because some of the Essential Oils used in Magic Cream have antibiotical properties, Magic Cream can help reduce the the risk of infections. Some of the essential oils used help relieve deep muscle aches, therefore Magic Cream is useful in reducing aches and pains. Some of the essential oils will help relive the itch of skin irritations, therefore it helps relive the discomfort of eczema and psoriasis. Because it helps relieve the discomfort of so many things we call it Magic Cream.

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