How Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Benefit You

Plant extracts or essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their natural healing powers, by harnessing their therapeutic properties, aromatherapy works to improve our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The aromatic benefit of essential oils has been proven to enter the bloodstream quicker when inhaled. This way of use is shown to be the most effective. Our sense of smell is linked to some of the oldest and deepest parts of the brain. When we use and breathe in essential oils we trigger emotional and sometimes physical responses.

But what’s the benefit and what can we actually use essential oils for?

Beauty And Skincare

Essential oils have been used in beauty products for centuries and with good reason. The benefits to the addition of these wondrous oils are many. For example, frankincense oil is often added to beauty products for its anti-aging and wrinkle-busting abilities. Patchouli essential oil is used for skin and scalp complaints. It has excellent tissue regenerating properties, speeds up healing, and fights infections. Use patchouli to help with acne, eczema, and even to treat athlete’s foot.

Stimulates the Brain

If you need something to help with brain fog opt for citrus based essential oils the benefit of sniffing these zesty oils will help with mental clarity. Peppermint essential oil is often used for mental fatigue and depression with its refreshing and stimulating menthol content.

Respiratory Health

Diffusing essential oils in the home can benefit those suffering from respiratory congestion. The menthol scent of peppermint and eucalyptus is great for opening up the airways and for fighting off infections.

Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend

If you want an already blended for you essential oil try breathe easy. A refreshing and clearing blend of Eucalyptus, Ravensara, and Peppermint ease breathing after exposure to traffic pollution and dust etc.

Essential Oils Benefit for Sleep And Mood

If you are feeling tired, stressed, or anxious try diffusing essential oils in your home to help lighten your mood or help you drift off to sleep. You can also dab a piece of fabric with the essential oil of your choice so you can benefit from its amazing aroma whilst you are out and about.

Lavender Essential Oil

All hail lavender; an essential oil known for its amazing calming and relaxing properties. In aromatherapy, lavender is often used to combat depression, stress, sleep issues and fatigue.

Patchouli Essential Oil

Not only is patchouli oil great for use in skincare this amazing oil is said to have a balancing effect on the emotions and create an amorous atmosphere!

Energise Pure Essential Oil Blends

Revitalises energy levels during a hectic day, a wonderfully stimulating and refreshing blend of Peppermint, Frankincense, and Lemon. Stay alert and combat fatigue whilst driving by putting a few drops on a tissue.

Happiness Pure Essential Oil Blends

Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Grapefruit are known for helping lift depression, soothe a broken heart, and may also serve as an aphrodisiac.

Less Stress Essential Oil

A natural solution created to combat the usual stresses that comes with everyday life. A pure blend of Lavender, Lemon and Clary Sage calms the mind and body, relieving stress and tension whilst enjoying the senses.

See our full range of aromatherapy essential oils for more wonderful aromas!

Interested in blending your own essential oils but don’t know which carrier or base oil to use, we’ve written a post just for you 🙂

About snooty Catz

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