Aromatherapy Skin Care

Aromatherapy is still not clearly understood, in terms of what it is and how it helps promote health and well-being. Aromatherapy means using essential oils extracted from plants and herbs to harmonize and give balance to your body, mind and spirit.

Aromatherapy is not only used when someone is ill. It can be enjoyed anytime because of the soothing and relaxing properties it holds. We all know that a healthy mind creates a healthier body.

How is Aromatherapy Used?

It may surprise you to learn all the areas aromatherapy has been successfully used. The oils have an affect on your central nervous system and depending on the oils used, can relieve anxiety and depression, calm and relax you, even to the point of helping you fall asleep. Other oils are uplifting and stimulate you. There are no adverse effects with aromatherapy, it’s inexpensive, and you can use it anytime of the day or night.

It is also used as a pain reliever during childbirth. Women nowadays prefer to experience the entry of their child into the world and don’t want the traditional methods used in most hospitals. Women have also been using aromatherapy to relieve menstrual cramps and those going through menopause.

When you combine aromatherapy and massage, you can achieve greater results, with increase levels of relaxation and significant improvements in your well being. This is because the oils used are absorbed through the skin as well as through the nose.

Some Common Oils and Their Uses

You can do your own aromatherapy with the purchase of the oils and a burner, or you can add oils to your bath for a truly uplifting or calming experience, depending on the oils you choose. If you use a burner, you should know that the oil must be diluted in water before adding to the burner. Generally only about three or four drops of oil needs to added to about 10 drops of water.

Lavender is a commonly used oil with a variety of applications. It serves to calm you and also has antibacterial properties which help skin heal after being burned. The relaxing power of lavender is helpful at bedtime to allow you to fall asleep. It also relieves headaches.

When mixed with peppermint, another widely used essential oil, you can overcome lethargic moods or fatigue. Peppermint will stimulate you, and improve your mental clarity, your mood, and your memory.

Peppermint, and other similar oils like ginger, juniper, rosemary, clove, and eucalyptus decrease congestion, while jasmine and rose will relieve you of stress. Citrus oils help you uplift your spirit.

For women, sage and geranium are very effective in curing hormonal imbalance. For those going through menopause, they can combine the two, along with lavender, chamomile, Melissa, bergamot, or ylang ylang.

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