The sense of smell is one of the strongest senses humans possess. Aromas can invoke memories, a feeling of relaxation and relieve stress. If you are one of the many hot tub owners that use their spa as a mini backyard vacation, climbing into the massaging, warm bubbling water to escape the stresses of everyday life can be just what the doctor ordered. Adding a little aromatherapy to your water can transport you from city living to the shores of a tropical paradise with as little effort as adding some crystals or aromatherapy liquid to your water.
With the use of essential oils from plants, flowers, spices and other natural components, your spa can transport you from english lavender fields to the romantic streets of Paris, and everywhere in between. Some smells are known to help ease anxiety, help you sleep better and alleviate stress and exhaustion. Some spa aromatherapy liquid or crystals come with extra emollients that help to relax and ease sore and fatigued muscles, many also have minerals and exfoliants to help to leave your skin silky smooth and invigorated. When paired with the warm, bubbling water of your hot tub, you have a perfect marriage.
It is recommended that when using aromatherapies in your spa, you use varieties specifically designed for hot tub use. Aromatherapy products that have not been designed for use in hot tubs can alter water chemistry, react with sanitizers and balancers and create unsafe spa conditions. In some cases, non-spa aromatherapy products can produce cloudy and foamy water that can clog filters and jets.
Whether you are looking for your spa to be a tropical getaway or a soothing retreat, with aromatherapy liquids or crystals a new layer of relaxation can be obtained which helps you and your family to get even more enjoyment from your bubbly relaxing spa.