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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Reduce Stress This Holiday Season with Aromatherapy
How do you feel when you wake to the smell of bacon frying? Bread baking? Do you like the sounds of birdsong or ocean waves? How about the scent of lavender to calm or energize your morning and provide the day's first pick-me-up? Natural, soothing sounds can wake you gently instead of an alarm blasting you out of bed. Aromatherapy scents with flowers and herbs set up the expectation that maybe the world can be a beautiful place - even before your morning coffee.
The way you start your morning tends to color your experiences of the day. There's no law that says your moment of waking should be stressful; don't you get enough stress in the daytime?
If you’ve shopped for aromatherapy products before, you’ve probably noticed that most of them are lavender. It’s true that this herb has calming properties, but it isn’t the only aromatherapy choice out there, and it’s not for everyone. You can get essential oils for nearly everything, and can experiment with spice, herbs, flowers and woodsy scents to find the things you like best.
Rules of Aromatherapy Blends
The first rule of aromatherapy is to know yourself. Scent is a highly individual thing. We all have different associations to the smell of roses, to Old Spice aftershave and to freshly baked cookies. All this is to say that the smell of sweet orange oil may make one person feel cheery and another unbearably sad. It all depends.
Aroma researchers have found that in general, men like the smell of vanilla and the smell of lavender. That’s no reason to choose either scents as a perfume though; men are also crazy about the smell of pizza! Most people love the smell of something sweet baking, and one do-it-yourself aromatherapy is to bake a loaf of bread. Other activities that have a therapeutic element include taking a bubble bath, drinking a fragrant wine, walking through a eucalyptus grove, or hanging out in a cedar sauna.
Some years ago, psychology researchers found that piping the smell of the ocean in to the air significantly helped people feel less depressed. (They weren’t sure if it was going to the beach or just the smell of the beach that worked on depression, so they tried it with just the smell, and it worked).
Ideally, aromatherapy will help you feel happier, rejuvenated, stronger and calmer. Try to avoid scents that bring back unhappy memories or that make you feel heavy and sleepy (unless you’re using aromatherapy for insomnia).
Here are some recipes to aid in relaxation this holiday season. They can be shared with your significant other. Go ahead and indulge – you deserve it.
All-Purpose Face and Neck Massage:
3 drops violet oil + 2 drops rose oil in 20 ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extra richness.
Anti-Tension Massage:
2 drops petitgrain oil + 2 drops lavender oil + 2 drops sandalwood oil in 20 ml carrier oil. Apply on the neck, shoulders, and temples.
Backache Massage:
2 drops eucalyptus oil + 2 drops lavender oil + 1 drop lemon oil in 20 ml carrier oil. Focus on areas of tension with fingertips.
Bedtime Massage:
3 drops sandalwood oil + 2 drops chamomile oil in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Calming Back Massage:
4 drops ylang ylang oil + 3 drops jasmine oil + 2 drops geranium oil in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Sensual Body Massage:
2 drops patchouli oil + 3 drops geranium oil + 3 drops rose oil in 20 ml carrier oil.
Stimulating Body Rub:
1 drop peppermint oil + 1 drop myrrh oil + 2 drops lavender oil in20 ml carrier oil. This is an excellent winter rub.
Uplifting Massage:
2 drops bergamot oil + 2 drops orange oil +2 drops petitgrain oil in20 ml carrier oil. Good for an early-morning body rub.
Not sure what to get that someone special or mom-to-be? Visit Belly Buttons & Babies for great gift ideas.
The way you start your morning tends to color your experiences of the day. There's no law that says your moment of waking should be stressful; don't you get enough stress in the daytime?
If you’ve shopped for aromatherapy products before, you’ve probably noticed that most of them are lavender. It’s true that this herb has calming properties, but it isn’t the only aromatherapy choice out there, and it’s not for everyone. You can get essential oils for nearly everything, and can experiment with spice, herbs, flowers and woodsy scents to find the things you like best.
Rules of Aromatherapy Blends
The first rule of aromatherapy is to know yourself. Scent is a highly individual thing. We all have different associations to the smell of roses, to Old Spice aftershave and to freshly baked cookies. All this is to say that the smell of sweet orange oil may make one person feel cheery and another unbearably sad. It all depends.
Aroma researchers have found that in general, men like the smell of vanilla and the smell of lavender. That’s no reason to choose either scents as a perfume though; men are also crazy about the smell of pizza! Most people love the smell of something sweet baking, and one do-it-yourself aromatherapy is to bake a loaf of bread. Other activities that have a therapeutic element include taking a bubble bath, drinking a fragrant wine, walking through a eucalyptus grove, or hanging out in a cedar sauna.
Some years ago, psychology researchers found that piping the smell of the ocean in to the air significantly helped people feel less depressed. (They weren’t sure if it was going to the beach or just the smell of the beach that worked on depression, so they tried it with just the smell, and it worked).
Ideally, aromatherapy will help you feel happier, rejuvenated, stronger and calmer. Try to avoid scents that bring back unhappy memories or that make you feel heavy and sleepy (unless you’re using aromatherapy for insomnia).
Here are some recipes to aid in relaxation this holiday season. They can be shared with your significant other. Go ahead and indulge – you deserve it.
All-Purpose Face and Neck Massage:
3 drops violet oil + 2 drops rose oil in 20 ml of carrier oil. Add vitamin E for extra richness.
Anti-Tension Massage:
2 drops petitgrain oil + 2 drops lavender oil + 2 drops sandalwood oil in 20 ml carrier oil. Apply on the neck, shoulders, and temples.
Backache Massage:
2 drops eucalyptus oil + 2 drops lavender oil + 1 drop lemon oil in 20 ml carrier oil. Focus on areas of tension with fingertips.
Bedtime Massage:
3 drops sandalwood oil + 2 drops chamomile oil in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Calming Back Massage:
4 drops ylang ylang oil + 3 drops jasmine oil + 2 drops geranium oil in 20 ml of carrier oil.
Sensual Body Massage:
2 drops patchouli oil + 3 drops geranium oil + 3 drops rose oil in 20 ml carrier oil.
Stimulating Body Rub:
1 drop peppermint oil + 1 drop myrrh oil + 2 drops lavender oil in20 ml carrier oil. This is an excellent winter rub.
Uplifting Massage:
2 drops bergamot oil + 2 drops orange oil +2 drops petitgrain oil in20 ml carrier oil. Good for an early-morning body rub.
Not sure what to get that someone special or mom-to-be? Visit Belly Buttons & Babies for great gift ideas.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Body Fragrancing
Fragrancing your body is a personal experience. What a wonderful way to personalize your "scent" than by making your own perfume?
As your mood changes you can realize the added benefit of essential oils on your body.
Essential oils are the key ingredients in the finest perfumes from around the world. Some essential oils don't even need to be blended to create an amazing and luxurious perfume! You can create your own personal fragrance by combining various essential oils. Try some of the following blends to find out what suits you best. Cologne splashes can be made using 12 drops of essential oil to every 1 tablespoon of grain alcohol (if not available, use Vodka). Always blend 1 drop at a time until you get your desired scent. Keep track of your recipes so you can reproduce them. Jojoba oil is a very good choice as it does not go rancid as quickly as some other carrier oils, is good for the skin and applies very easily. Experiment to your heart's content!
Garden Charm Perfume
Combine the following ingredients into a sterilized glass container with a tight fitting lid.
3 drops Rose Absolute
6 drops Lavender Essential Oil
5 drops Patchouli Essential Oil
1/2 ounce Jojoba Oil
Cologne Splash
Combine all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake until well mixed.
1/4 cup Vodka
1/4 cup Distilled Water
1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil
10 drops of your favorite essential oil
Refreshing After-Bath Splash
Combine all ingredients into a glass bottle (spritzer) and shake until well mixed. This After-Bath Splash may be placed in the refrigerator and used to cool off in the hot summer months.
1/2 cup Distilled Water
1/4 cup Vodka
15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
4 Drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
To learn more about making your own Signature Scents, visit Belly Buttons & Babies and get a copy of our Perfume Blending Ebook at a great cost!
As your mood changes you can realize the added benefit of essential oils on your body.
Essential oils are the key ingredients in the finest perfumes from around the world. Some essential oils don't even need to be blended to create an amazing and luxurious perfume! You can create your own personal fragrance by combining various essential oils. Try some of the following blends to find out what suits you best. Cologne splashes can be made using 12 drops of essential oil to every 1 tablespoon of grain alcohol (if not available, use Vodka). Always blend 1 drop at a time until you get your desired scent. Keep track of your recipes so you can reproduce them. Jojoba oil is a very good choice as it does not go rancid as quickly as some other carrier oils, is good for the skin and applies very easily. Experiment to your heart's content!
Garden Charm Perfume
Combine the following ingredients into a sterilized glass container with a tight fitting lid.
3 drops Rose Absolute
6 drops Lavender Essential Oil
5 drops Patchouli Essential Oil
1/2 ounce Jojoba Oil
Cologne Splash
Combine all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake until well mixed.
1/4 cup Vodka
1/4 cup Distilled Water
1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil
10 drops of your favorite essential oil
Refreshing After-Bath Splash
Combine all ingredients into a glass bottle (spritzer) and shake until well mixed. This After-Bath Splash may be placed in the refrigerator and used to cool off in the hot summer months.
1/2 cup Distilled Water
1/4 cup Vodka
15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
4 Drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
To learn more about making your own Signature Scents, visit Belly Buttons & Babies and get a copy of our Perfume Blending Ebook at a great cost!
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