There’s perhaps no better elixir than soaking in warm water after a long day. Many of us can validate the relaxing benefits of unwinding with a hot bath, but did you know it can also help improve your health and mental wellbeing?

In aromatherapy or other holistic therapies plant- based oils often used for massage are referred to as ‘carrier oils.’ The term ‘carrier’ oil in some ways belittles the practical value and dynamics that lie behind the ubiquitous vegetable oils.