The essential oils They were already known in ancient times for their therapeutic properties. Today they are used in aromatherapy, a therapy based on the essence of perfumes.
When talking about oils It refers to the most important part of the plant, it is found in the cells, in the flower, in the young buds and in the leaves.
For example, if we smell or, better yet, rub a leaf, the liquid that comes out is theessential oil from which we will obtain all the benefits of the plant in an absolutely natural way.
What are they for? essential oils?
As mentioned before, they are widely used inaromatherapy, a natural therapy based on the sensations that plant scents convey to us. Each aroma has a specific characteristic that is used to stimulate our body. For example, lavender essential oil It is excellent for its relaxing properties and is used to promote sleep.
How to use them essential oils?
To be able to use them you need to have a essence diffuser, consisting of a base where the candle is housed which has the task of heating the liquid that we will have previously placed on the saucer together with some water.
The amount of oil The amount to be used depends on the type of essence, but it varies between 10 and 30 drops.
The use of the diffuser It allows the fragrance to slowly spread throughout the room, so it won't spread quickly and its benefits will last longer.
On the market we can find different oils like that jojoba, Of lemon, Of lavender.
Lavender oil
It can be used to relieve migraines or to relax if you've had a particularly stressful day.
First of all it is important to create the right environment for our aromatherapyWe prepare the bathroom by replacing the electric light with different ones candles which we will position on the edge of the tub and in strategic points in our bathroom in order to create soft lighting that invites relaxation.
Now we will fill the bathtub with warm water to which we will add 5 or 6 drops of lavender oil.
If we've had a particularly tough day, we can put a few more drops on a cloth and hold it close to our face so that its aroma can provide relief from our migraines.
To help us fall asleep, we can place a few drops on our pillow or on a cotton ball and place it near the bedside table, or we can add a few drops to the appropriate diffuser, then light our candle which will warm the oil and spread it throughout the room.
Lemon oil
Extracted from lemon, it is used in medicine and in household products thanks to its particular fragrance.
THE'lemon oil It is obtained by literally pressing the peel, but to obtain a small quantity you would need a lot of it, so to limit this problem you can add a few drops of lemon oil to the olive oil.
Jojoba oil
Used as a moisturizer, to treat acne, as a hair conditioner, makeup remover, or as a massage oil.
Various studies and tests have shown that thejojoba oil It can also be used to cure skin conditions such as eczema, phlegm and eye irritation.
On the market you will find a vast range of Essential oilseach with its own characteristics and benefits, I recommend you use them extensively but above all always and only buy totally natural oils.
