Stress has become almost an inevitable part of our lives because of our busy schedules. With meditation, massage, and other activities, we can curb our stress and feel relaxed. Essential oils, when used in meditation and relaxation activities, can improve your overall health because of their therapeutic properties.
Are you wondering how you can do that?
Follow these tips and tricks below:
With essential oils, you can create a serene environment helping you to immerse in the state of relaxation. Add a few drops of essential oil to a diffuser or burner to fill the meditation space with a soothing fragrance. You can also apply a few drops of the oil on your temples or wrists. Before you start meditating or performing yoga, you can breathe deeply by putting essential oil on a cotton ball or tissue paper.
Use and apply diluted essential oil mixed with carrier oil on your feet soles, points, and pulse to feel relaxed during meditation. Mix water with a few drops of oil and spray it on your yoga mat. Use a room spray with a soothing aroma to enhance the atmosphere and your experience in any room.
Inhale or diffuse essential oils to feel more relaxed, increase focus, improve sleep, and enhance mood. Besides improving your emotional health, some oils can give you relief from pain, headache, and inflammation. Essential oil aroma activates the nose receptors. Certain oils may even target specific brain portions related to emotions or the release of Serotonin, a “feel good” hormone.
Open the bottle of an essential oil, then inhale it and breathe deeply. Spread the oil in the air with a diffuser. Chamomile, vetiver, and lavender essential oils can make you feel relaxed. You can experiment with various oils to create unique aromas and experience different outcomes.
Essential oils are widely used in skincare products because of their active ingredients and chemical composition. Their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties protect your skin and control oil production, retain moisture, repair skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Frankincense oil can control signs of aging and give you younger-looking skin. Apply essential oil by diluting it in a carrier oil suited for your skin type. You can also mix it in skincare products, facial scrubs and masks.
Since different essential oils have different benefits for the skin, you should research their benefits to use the one suited to your requirements. You should dilute the pure essential oils before the application on the skin because of their high concentration. Mix a few drops of essential oil with coconut, almond, or jojoba oil. It is recommended to do a patch test before using the oil on your skin. Include it in your skincare routine by adding a few drops to serums and moisturizers.
Essential oils in a bath/shower are a great form of self-care and a relaxing experience. Add a few drops of essential oil to the water filled in a tub for taking a bath. Apply it on your skin before/after washing for a shower. The essential oil aroma spreads in the air when it gets exposed to the steam from a bath/shower, which creates a soothing environment.
Since your skin absorbs the oil, it gets better. Ensure the use of high-quality essential oils and follow the guidelines for safe application, including proper dilution. Never apply undiluted oil directly on your skin.
You can create a massage oil by mixing essential oils with carrier oil, like jojoba/coconut oil. The mixed oil’s soothing fragrance, with its therapeutic benefits, can make you feel relaxed during the massage session.
Ensure to dilute pure essential oils before directly applying them to your skin. Do a small patch test by applying a small amount of diluted oil to your forearm interior. Wait for a day to check if you have allergic reactions. Apply the diluted oil with long and sweeping strokes on your skin. By doing these things, you can always have a relaxing massage experience.
Essential oils can always be a great inclusion in your meditation and relaxation activities. Follow the tips above to level up your experience and improve your cognitive health.
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