| How many times have you seen 'essential oils' listed | | | | but usually it is used to remove aches, joint pains, |
| on the beauty products but apart from knowing that | | | | improving sleep, and stress relief, congestion clearing, |
| they seemed natural, did not know what they | | | | eliminating headaches and lowering blood pressure. |
| actually are? | | | | There is a difference between essential oil and |
| They are usually not oils! | | | | perfumed oils, as only essential oils are pure and |
| Yes, it is a liquid that is distilled using steam or water | | | | natural while perfumed oils have synthetic fragrance, |
| from the plants. Leaves, roots, stem, bark, flowers | | | | which are artificially created to mimic natural |
| are all used and these distilled liquids or essential oils | | | | fragrance and do not have healing energies. |
| are generally transparent and clear. However, some | | | | A lot of psychological and physical relief is achieved |
| essential oils derived from orange, lemongrass and | | | | with the aromatic oils which is either inhaled or diluted |
| patchouli may be colored yellow. They are the real | | | | and applied on the body and absorption is very fast. |
| essence of the plant from which they are extracted. | | | | These are also used as therapeutic oils to eliminate |
| These oils are volatile and also highly concentrated | | | | skin problems but should not ever be applied directly |
| and come in small bottle packs. They readily | | | | as they are highly concentrated and could cause |
| evaporate, leaving no oily feeling or residue. As a | | | | itching and burning sensations. For skin care benefits, |
| base for aromatherapy and for each treatment, | | | | apply it after diluting it in almond oil, apricot oil, olive oil |
| there is a specified fragrance of essential oil that is | | | | or other pure natural oil bases. You will feel the |
| used. | | | | difference in the texture of your skin after a few |
| Aromatherapy uses blends of oils which are available | | | | applications of natural aromatic oils. |
| and may work better than single aromatic oil. | | | | While buying these oils be careful about their quality. |
| Understanding how aromatherapy works with | | | | Essential oils prices vary depending on the basis of |
| essential oil is important. Vaporization of these oils | | | | availability and quality. Pricing is done on the basis of |
| creates different moods and gives the whole place a | | | | plant availability, country of origin, quality |
| beautiful ambience along with a soothing fragrance. | | | | standardization of distilling and the amount of oil |
| The right way to vaporize aromatherapy oils are by | | | | derived from the plant. If all such oils seem to be |
| oil burners, light bulb rings and last but not the least, | | | | priced similar, they are not pure oils. Awareness is |
| aroma stone vaporizers. | | | | important when your skin care is at stake! |
| Aromatherapy is known to have eliminated diseases | | | | |