Aromatherapy Oils
Since of all senses, smell is the first to influence our health and emotions, which makes it perfect to use for healing purposes. The tools to operate such changes on our bodies are aromatherapy oils or essential oils that are basically volatile substances extracted by means of steam distillation or pressing. The applications of aromatherapy oils are extremely vast but the most common and popular to use are massage and body care with all that they include: perfumes, body lotions, bath salts, hair shampoos and more. In this context, the attribute of aromatherapy oils that surely seems overused is the relaxing and uplifting one.
When used in the hot bath water, aromatherapy oils can be added simple or in combinations. Thus you can mix up to six aromatherapy oils and add them to the regular bath foam that you use. Depending on the mood, several options are available so as to soothe your nerves and allow you to enjoy a great night's rest. Keep in mind the fact that not all volatile oils are suitable for coming into direct contact with the skin. Therefore, make sure that the aromatic extracts you add to the bath are correctly used with hot water, otherwise you risk the appearance of all sorts of skin sensitivity reactions.
Massage aromatherapy oils are one other option to put these remarkable natural extracts to great use. When softly rubbed into the skin, the oils pass into the bloodstream and thus get transferred to all the body structures including the brain. The direct influence on the nervous central system results in the secretion of specific body chemicals that are responsible for positive “happy” moods. This is the reason why many aromatherapy oils are efficient in the treatment of depression and other psychological disorders of a milder intensity. It is worth saying the fact that the effect of regular drugs is not impaired by the use of aromatherapy oils.
As room fragrances, aromatherapy oils require the use of diffusers or special burners. The latter is the most common of choices for many people, since a burner can be easily used both at home and at the office for the creation of a great stress-free atmosphere. Simply fill the burner with hot water, light a candle under it and add a few drops of essential aromatherapy oils in it. There are even herbal extracts that will kill the germs and bacteria present in the air. This is the case with lemon, sage, laurel or eucalyptus that reduce bacteria while orange and mandarin get you rid of the bothersome tobacco smell.