Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 My suggestion is to research the essential oils you think you might want to use. Maybe a good book on Essential Oils and the use of. There are some you should never use and some you would use only a small amount of etc. Some of them will destroy certain surfaces but it would be hard for most people to make a list off the top of their heads. You can learn a lot about the properties of different essential oils on numerous sites on line. Try www.naturesgift.com to begin with, then go to google and type in essential oils. You probably can find dimethicone on line because some people are using them in creams and lotions. I am not familiar with the hot but oils but are they similar to bath oils where you only need a carrier oil and scent or do they serve another purpose? Do some searches on line and see what you can find about the hot tub oils. I do not mean to come across as unwilling to help anyone but I do believe that we learn so much more doing our own research and I never fail to learn additional knowledge while doing so. Hope this helps. Hot Tub-Safe Oils? > Hi everyone, > > I was wondering if anyone on the list has ever tried to make their > own hot tub fragrance oils, and what they have used? A customer of > mine really wants me to try to make some for her, because she says > the oils she buys in stores specifically for hot tubs wear off > quickly. From recipes I have read online, it seems that pure > essential oils undiluted would be ok to use, although I read > somewhere that certain essential oils may damage rubber parts of the > tub, and I don't know which ones those would be. I looked at labels > of hot tub oils, and most ingredients (such as glycerin and prop. > glycol) are easy to find, but there is also an anti-foaming agent > (dimethycone? its silicone based) that I don't think would be sold > separately anywhere online or otherwise. > > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated > > > > > > > Gourmet tea on Sale! Spearmint essential oil on sale this week! We have many hard to find items like citric acid,empty capsules,red clay,best priced essential oils and more! > http://glenbrookfarm.com/store/specialsseeds_1.html > To unsub send an e-mail to : > -unsubscribe > > Enjoy daily tips on herbal remedies, nutrition,exercise, concentration boosters, stress relievers, aroma therapy, spiritual food , folk medicine, and tips on creating more JOY in your life. send a blank e-mail to subscribe : > subscribevhtips@... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 You might want to check with your handbook you got with the whirlpool. It will also tell you what not to use in the tub. Lucinda Glenbrook Farms Herbs and Such Bulk Herbs, Spices,fine teas,essential oils and More! http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs Re: Hot Tub-Safe Oils? My suggestion is to research the essential oils you think you might want to use. Maybe a good book on Essential Oils and the use of. There are some you should never use and some you would use only a small amount of etc. Some of them will destroy certain surfaces but it would be hard for most people to make a list off the top of their heads. You can learn > -unsubscribe > > Enjoy daily tips on herbal remedies, nutrition,exercise, concentration boosters, stress relievers, aroma therapy, spiritual food , folk medicine, and tips on creating more JOY in your life. send a blank e-mail to subscribe : > subscribevhtips@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 We have a hot tub, and you need to use water soluble oils or you will make a mess of the hot tub. I would not use straight EO's, for one thing it would be to expensive and the scent would stick in the hot tub. I have used straight fragrance oils in mine but it tend to be oil so not really a good idea. If you use FO's make sure they are NOT mixed with oils, but are water based or cut with Propylene Glycol. I also would not use dimethycone because it will clog up the pipes in the spa since it is silicone it is not water soluble. Spa oils are not meant to " stay " in the water, they are used once then the other spa chemicals remove them, there is no need for any anti-foaming agents, oils do not foam. HTH Karla PS: Propylene Glycol is usually used to dissolve powders like ALA, Parabens and the like, those that are not water or oil soluble. If you can get away with not using it, then that is always better. -------Original Message------- > I was wondering if anyone on the list has ever tried to make their > own hot tub fragrance oils, and what they have used? A customer of > mine really wants me to try to make some for her, because she says > the oils she buys in stores specifically for hot tubs wear off > quickly. From recipes I have read online, it seems that pure > essential oils undiluted would be ok to use, although I read > somewhere that certain essential oils may damage rubber parts of the > tub, and I don't know which ones those would be. I looked at labels > of hot tub oils, and most ingredients (such as glycerin and prop. > glycol) are easy to find, but there is also an anti-foaming agent > (dimethycone? its silicone based) that I don't think would be sold > separately anywhere online or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 > although I read somewhere that certain essential oils may damage rubber parts of the tub, and I don't know which ones those would be.< No essential oils should come in contact with rubber, they all have the potential to dissolve it. Essential oils are also not water soluable, so you would need some other oil or alcohol to dissove them in. I'd be careful...the oils the hot tub owner is using evaporate quickly because that is probably the only way they can be used safely without damaging the tub parts. Why not suggest an aromatherapy [pure essential oir or hydrosol] body mist to spray on after using the tub instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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