We all need to manage our stress somehow. Aromatherapy is one of the best healthy and natural ways to manage stress daily! Aside from managing stress and reducing anxiety and bad moods, Aromatherapy is also a fantastic way to smell fresh and fabulous!
One of the major causes of a large number of mental and physical diseases is stress and anxiety. It’s not a secret that most of us knowingly overlook this fact and cast it aside on the back burner of our lives.
Here are some of the most prominent and unique ways to start incorporating Aromatherapy into your daily life!
AROMATHERAPY: WHAT IS IT?
The utilization of essential oils is commonly referred to as Aromatherapy, but it is so much more than just oils! Aromatherapy is versatile, and there are many ways to use it in real life; you will be awed!
Inhaling essential oils can lighten up your mood and help you with mood swings and anxiety; you can also dilute and rub these oils on your skin and much more!
8 WAYS YOU CAN INCORPORATE ESSENTIAL OILS ON YOUR DAILY ROUTINE!
These versatile oils can significantly benefit your daily routine, and these are some of the many practical ways to start using them now!
1. Diffusing essential oils
The most used technique of using essential oils is to diffuse them and inhale them afterwards. There are various reactions to the oils depending on which one you choose, and some of those reactions are categorized as follows:
- Relaxed and peaceful
- Increase in focus and concentration levels
- Drowsiness
- Happiness or joyous moods
Essential oils also help reduce stress, anxiety and headaches; experts in this field also believe that the smell of some oils can activate receptors in your nose.
Certain essential oils can also target specific and special areas of your brain and release hormones that make you feel good and relaxed.
Inhaling essential oils is easy when done correctly; remember to take precautions and use them carefully. Open the bottle of the oils you choose, take a deep breath and remember to use only high-quality essential oils.
Another equally effective would be to use a diffuser for essential oils, which will disperse your oils blend in the air; you need to be watchful of the blends you choose to diffuse if you have pregnant women and children at home.
2. Draw a relaxing bath.
Another way to incorporate essential oils into your daily routine is to introduce them into your bath time routine and practice self-care in the shower.
You can draw a bath, add a few drops of the oil in water, and enjoy the benefits of a relaxing and peaceful bath.
The products you use daily in your shower routine are full of synthetic chemicals that may or may not be harmful and harsh on your skin.
Essential oils are soothing and soft on your skin and suitable for every skin type, which reduces inflammation and does not contribute to existing skin problems.
USEFUL TIPS FOR USING AROMATHERAPY IN YOUR BATH ROUTINE
- If you are taking a bath, add a drop of the oil in lukewarm water and enjoy the soothing and relaxing experience.
- When you shower, you can rub the oil on your skin before stepping into the shower.
When you step into the bath/shower, the essentials will get diffused into the air, resulting in a soothing and relaxing experience for you to de-stress and chill.
We all need to start practising self-care more and more to stay happy, joyous and calm. Always remember to read the instructions and guidelines carefully on the product packaging before using them and invest in high-quality oils instead.
3. AROMATHERAPY AND SKINCARE
You couldn’t have missed all the craze about essent
ial oils in the beauty industry and how amazing they smell. Aromatherapy is also interconnected to the beauty industry in traditional and commercial ways.
Essential oils have antimicrobial and antibiotic properties that, when used correctly, can work wonders on your skin, and you can benefit a lot from these. The best way to start including essential oils in your skincare routine is by identifying and using oils that work best for your skin’s specific problems and skin type (dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin).
4. YOUR FRIDGE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED
If you have been normalizing the stinky odour that comes out whenever you open your fridge, please stop and try this hack instead!
Take a small bowl and keep baking soda with little drops of peppermint or lemon essential oil. Please place it in your fridge, and you no longer need to worry about a stinky fridge!
Your fridge will smell clean and fresh every time you open your fridge door to get a snack!
5. CLEANING MADE EASIER
You can start replacing your synthetic-smelling home cleaners with an aromatherapy hack that will save you a ton of money!
For soiled and dirty surfaces, apply a few drops of anti-b
acterial essential oil on a cloth; you can wipe the surface with this cloth.
Mix water with vinegar, add 2-3 drops of essential oil, pour the solution into a bottle, and start spraying it on dirty surfaces to clean them with a clean paper towel.
6. YOGA AND MEDITATION
Essential oils are known worldwide to create a relaxing and soothing environment, and you couldn’t ask for more when meditating or practising yoga, could you?
You can incorporate Aromatherapy in your yoga sessions and benefit from the calming and relaxing experience to de-stress yourself.
You can use a diffuser or rub the oil on your skin; either way, your yoga sessions will be much more peaceful with the fragrance dancing around you!
TIPS TO START USING AROMATHERAPY WHEN MEDITATING OR PRACTICING YOGA
- using a diffuser can easily create a serene atmosphere while meditating.
- You can add 2-4 drops of oil to a cotton ball and inhale it in deep breaths before starting your session.
- Please take some drops of essential oils, start mixing them with water in a spray bottle, and spray your yoga mat for a calming and serene experience throughout the session.
7. ACCESORIZING WITH AROMATHERAPY
Some people often do not want to apply essential oils directly on to their skin and instead want to use them differently. Aromatherapy bracelets and pendants are the best way for them to enjoy the experience that comes along with Aromatherapy.
These bracelets are made of lava rocks that can absorb the essential oils because of their porous nature. You can rub the oils in a cotton ball on them and enjoy a relaxing and peaceful experience throughout the day.
8. GET RID OF STALE FOOD ODORS
Suppose you are facing the problem of your kitchen smelling weird and stinky even after cleaning it. In that case, you should try this lifesaving hack!
Bring water to boil in a vessel on your stove add a few drops of lemon essential oil to it and let it simmer for 10 minutes and you will come back to a fresh and pleasant kitchen in no time!
If you have any health conditions like diabetes and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult a doctor before using Aromatherapy!
Other than that, you are free to incorporate Aromatherapy in your daily routine without any hassles, you can start now! Remember to always go for quality products and high-quality oils to ensure safety and performance.
Aromatherapy is suitable for your physical and mental well-being and relaxes and freshens your mood quickly!
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