Bath oils

Oil-based, generally non-foaming (see cream baths) bath additives that remain on the skin as a greasy film. This prevents the feeling of dry skin that often occurs after bathing. Bath oils are particularly suitable for dry ageing skin and for patients with ichthyosis or atopic eczema.

The oils used are vegetable oils(wheat germ oil, peanut oil, olive oil, etc.) and mineral oils. A distinction is made betweenspreading baths and emulsion baths. In the latter case, emulsifiers and possibly fragrances are added.

Bath oils can also be used for showering. Caution: Danger of slipping!

Formulations of bath oils: Essential oils as bath additives (according to Thoma Apothekenrezeptur 4/67):

• Spruce needle oil 35.0
• Polyoxyethylene sorbitan laurate (DAB9) 40.0
• Propylene glycol 10.0
• Purified water 15.0

• Rosemary oil 40.0
• Polyoxyethylene sorbitan laurate (DAB9) 40.0
• Propylene glycol 10.0
• Purified water 15.0