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Instructions for Using Aromatherapy Oils 

What are aromatherapy oils?

Aromatherapy oils are derived from plants and they are highly concentrated plant extracts.

Aromatherapy oils are also called essential oils. 

They are used for their restorative properties to body, mind and spirit. Aromatherapy oils are distilled from plants. These oils have many uses and can be used in your bath , added to massage oils , vaporized in a diffuser or oil burner, used in a compress or administered through steam inhalation.

Properties of Aromatherapy Oils

When your breathe in these aromas and they travel from your lungs to the brain some essences relax and others stimulate alertness or a sense of  well being .

Some essential oils, such as tea tree oil, are used for their healing and antiseptic properties. Other, essential oils are used for their soothing properties. 

Essential oils are used to restore moisture and suppleness to the skin. Also, used to restore balance and and boost immunity.

Custom Blends

You can custom blend your oils to suit what works for you and use time spent bathing to treat your body and gain benefits for mind and spirit.

A combination of three or four essential oils generally work well. Be sure to swish the water around in the tub before you get in your bath to prevent oil from settling in any one place. 

Use scents that you find appealing and that you will enjoy. If you don't like a particular aroma don't add it. It will only distract from the pleasure of your bath time.

Be aware of medical conditons

Essential oils are quite potent and powerful in their ability to affect the body. They should not be applied undilluted directly to the skin. 

If you have a medical condition such as pregnancy or high blood pressure or any concerns consult with a doctor prior to using aromatherapy.

Be aware of allergies.

Always do a patch test prior to using a new essential oil. Use a small amout of diluted product at the elbow. Cover with a band aid and wait 24 hours then check for a reation. 

Keep your essential oil products locked safely away from children.

Comphrey should not be used if you have open wounds.

Some aromas like peppermint and eucalyptus are very strong and can smother other aromas in your blend. Take this into consideration when adding them to your mix.

If you like bubbles in your bath add something extra like  Fresh Body Market - Foaming Milk Bath that has fresh organic coconut milk with a vanilla scent and is 100% vegan certified or try adding holistic  Jurlique Tranquil Bubble Bath that leaves the skin soft and delicately fragrant.

Combinations of Oils to Use

Dry Skin


Heal Soothe and Soften Skin


Romantic Bath

Muscle Aches & Back Pain


Relax the Body and Calm Nerves


Energize and Lift Spirits (Cool shower or bath)


Stress and Anxiety


Bedtime


Boost Immunity and  Ease Cold Symptoms


Headaches

Aromtherapy oils should be stored in a cool dark location.  Make aromatherapy oils a part of your life. Essential oils are easy and fun to use every day.  To add a pleasing aroma to a room, a few drops of your favorite aromatherapy oil may be added with water to a special oil burner  or oil warmer that  uses a tea light candle.  As the liquid warms the the scent ot the oil fills the room. There are also a number of atomizing diffusers available that use an air pump nebulizer to distribute the aroma.

Buy affordable genuine brand name high quality aromatherapy products at   The Spa Linen Shop Aromatherapy Body Bath Boutique

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