| Aromatherapy is also one of the most common | | | | stream. This also relieves muscle tension, which |
| treatments at a spa. This is a great alternative for | | | | causes stress and may interfere with movement. It |
| medicine. This uses essential oils for improving a | | | | can also improve blood circulation. |
| person's health, mood and cognitive functions. | | | | Furthermore, these essence oils also have cosmetic |
| These oils are pure and concentrated plant oils, but | | | | properties, which help improve skin health. As I |
| this should not be used as is. You can mix it with | | | | mentioned earlier, essential oils are very potent, using |
| carrier oils. Carrier oils are vegetable oils from seeds, | | | | it in its concentrated form might cause skin problems. |
| nuts and kernels. It has a slightly sweet and nutty | | | | Excessive use of the oils might cause dizziness or |
| aroma. There are many ways to use aromatherapy. | | | | headaches. A little goes a long way. Avoid getting the |
| It works when you inhale the aroma of the oils, | | | | essential oils into your eyes, ears, nose and mouth. |
| which helps in alleviating stress. It gives you a | | | | Ask for a patch test if you have known allergies, |
| positive, relaxing and energizing mood. | | | | because specific oils may cause skin irritations. If the |
| Another way is the oil is used for massage. This oil | | | | skin becomes red and itchy, don't use that particular |
| can be sprayed in your room too. Lastly, you can mix | | | | oil. A ventilated area is required while using this, to |
| it with your bath. | | | | protect you so that you won't over absorb it. |
| Aromatherapy massages can also help lessen | | | | Never ingest these oils. This may be toxic and fatal. |
| depression and improve nervous function, plus it | | | | Ask a professional if you're using a medication |
| lessens fatigue. These essential oils are absorbed by | | | | because essential oils might interact with other |
| the skin which causes it to flow through the blood | | | | medications. |