Herbs and Their Properties For the Home Spa (NOTE: Bubble bath LOOK relaxing and fun, however, soap is an irratant and dehydrates the skin resulting in feeling uncomfortable. When creating spa accessories avoid soaps.) Basil: Re-energizer, good for the memory. Steep like tea, add to tub. Eucalyptus: For breathing disorders, colds. Purchase Oil of Eucalyptus and add 3 or 4 drops to tub water. Juniper: Detoxifier. Gather late fall berries. Brew like tea. Add to tub. Lavendar: Relaxation. Dry and steep like tea, add to tub. Milk: Skin Softener. Add 3 cups of whole milk to tub full of water. Fruits: Purifiers, juice of 1 med. size fruit to tub. Cucumbers: Use cut end for puffy eyes, puree and strain rest of cuke and use as a pH balanced facial toner.