Essential Oils: Do It Yourself Aromatherapy

 There are many great ways to use essential oils.  With just a few drops, it’s easy to turn your surroundings into a peaceful, relaxing environment. It's a simple pleasure that can bring a little creativity, comfort and sensuality into your daily routine.  Essential oils support our well being physically, emotionally and spiritually.  They are readily available at local health food stores or over the internet.  Here are some do it yourself tips that are both inexpensive and easy for self care and beyond.

~ Create a fragrant home by applying several drops of essential oil or aromatherapy mist to a handkerchief or tea towel and place next to a heat source such as a radiator, heat duct, or sunny window to disperse the scent throughout your home. This is particularly wonderful in the winter.  Each time the heat turns on, you are treated to the wonderful scent of your favorite essential oil. An aromatherapy mist can be used the same way sprayed directly throughout the house.  Essential oils, just like some fine perfumes, can possibly stain fabrics, so use old hankies, tea towels and take care around linens, clothing and upholstery.

~ To bring the spa home,

spray aromatherapy mists directly into the steam of a shower or add several drops of the essential oil to bath water.  You can also add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil to a washcloth, liquid soap or shampoo.  The essential oils combined with the warmth of the steam and water soothes the senses, leaving you relaxed, refreshed and restored…

Dim the lights, light the candles, put the music on and find the peace within....

~ Make an inexpensive and quick massage oil or moisturizer

by adding several drops of essential oil to 1/4 cup of your favorite carrier oil*.  Slowly massage into your limbs at bedtime or after a shower, taking the time you need to release any tensions and fully enjoy the experience of an aromatic massage.

Nothing quite like soothing the tensions right out of your muscles for a deep sense of rejuvenation.
Or share the love and give your partner the gift of a sensual massage.  

This recipe can be used as a simple moisturizer as well as a massage oil….

~ To promote a deeper, more restful night's sleep at bedtime, 

try lightly misting your pillows and linens with a relaxing aromatherapy spray.......

~ Hand wash your delicate fabrics
in a bath of warm water and a few drops of essential oil to scent your fine washables.  

~ Add a dab of diluted essential oil
to any of your pulse points any time to calm, center, and restore!

*Because essential oils are so potent, it is usually advised to blend and dilute them with a carrier oil when applying to skin. There are many different kinds of carrier oils and they can be used synergistically with essential oils to target certain problems.  I always recommend using quality ingredients.  Examples of some carrier oils are: jojoba oil, almond oil , sunflower oil, wheat germ oil, grapeseed oil, castor oil, olive oil, rosehip seed oil, extra virgin coconut oil and avocado oil.

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Thanks and Be Well,
Alyssa