| Stress can really take a toll on our beauty and | | | | muscles. |
| general outlook on life and aromatherapy is a great | | | | - Mint is stimulating, and soothes muscles. |
| way to restore your balance and feel good again. | | | | - Rosemary is invigorating, energizes, and helps to |
| Stress relief should be the goal of every woman who | | | | clear the mind. |
| wants to maintain her beauty potential and it's very | | | | Do not put pure essential oils directly on the skin, |
| easy to introduce into your busy life. | | | | unless they have been diluted with a carrier oil. They |
| The easiest and most relaxing method of using | | | | are very strong and can burn your skin or create |
| essential oils is to enjoy a luxurious, aromatherapy | | | | hypopigmentation. The best carrier oils used are ones |
| bath. Fill the tub with water first, and then put about | | | | that do not interfere with scent of the essential oil. |
| 10 drops of oil into the bath after you have turned | | | | The most common carrier oils are sunflower, almond, |
| the water off. If you are pressed for time, use soap | | | | apricot kernel, safflower, and grapeseed oil. You can |
| infused with your favorite scent to use in the | | | | also use olive oil if that is all you have, but it does |
| shower. What's important is to choose the scent that | | | | have a scent of its own and is generally not used as |
| most balances out what you are feeling at the time | | | | a carrier oil. |
| to de-stress. There are many oils you can use and | | | | It is best to stay away from synthetic oils because |
| here is a short list of oils and what they do. | | | | they do not have all the benefits of natural, essential |
| Relaxing Oils | | | | oils such as antibiotics, vitamins, natural hormones, |
| - Chamomile oil is calming and soothes the skin. | | | | and antiseptics. Natural, essential oils also have a |
| - Geranium is calming and uplifting | | | | much better fragrance. |
| - Lavender is soothing, relaxing and can be used to | | | | The next time you feel really stressed out, make |
| treat burns. | | | | time for yourself to de-stress with an aromatherapy |
| - Neroli is made from orange blossoms and is | | | | session that best fits your schedule. If you don't |
| soothing. | | | | have time for a long, leisurely bath, use a natural, |
| - Rose helps to relieve stress and is uplifting. | | | | scented soap in the shower. You will be pleasantly |
| - Sandalwood is soothing and calming. | | | | surprised just how this simple ritual will enhance your |
| - Ylang-ylang is also soothing and calming. | | | | senses, soothe your spirit, and will make you feel |
| Energizing Oils | | | | much more calm, and balanced. Life is stressful |
| - Bergamot is stimulating and energizing. | | | | enough and the truth is, you deserve to feel good |
| - Eucalyptus is strong, invigorating and can clear | | | | and beautiful every day! |
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| - Jasmine is stimulating, and uplifting. | | | | out It is very gentle, eco-friendly, and they make it |
| - Lemongrass is stimulating, energizing, and helps tired | | | | using a bicycle. |