P pansyflower Registered User Messages 331 25 Dec 2008 #1 Can aromatherapy oils [or indeed any oils] be added to the water in an electronic footbath?
M mathepac Registered User Messages 8,642 25 Dec 2008 #2 If you can put water in it, you should also be able to add those oils - just check user-manual to be sure.
If you can put water in it, you should also be able to add those oils - just check user-manual to be sure.
S Smashbox Registered User Messages 2,797 26 Dec 2008 #3 The oils are fine, just remember to rinse it out well using something like washing up liquid, handwash or shower gel, just something to take the oily residue off it.
The oils are fine, just remember to rinse it out well using something like washing up liquid, handwash or shower gel, just something to take the oily residue off it.
C Caveat Registered User Messages 4,007 6 Jan 2009 #5 Remember - pay attention also to the concentrations used and to the duration of your 'soak' - apparently there are potential health issues.
Remember - pay attention also to the concentrations used and to the duration of your 'soak' - apparently there are potential health issues.
S Smashbox Registered User Messages 2,797 6 Jan 2009 #6 Thats why when rubbing on skin, you need to use a carrier oil, although in water should be different, as you are diluting it with water
Thats why when rubbing on skin, you need to use a carrier oil, although in water should be different, as you are diluting it with water
