ESSENTIAL FEEL GOODS

There are just so many essential oils available in the market that making a purchase seems a hard thing to do. Of course, all of them are extracted from plants, so in choosing the aromatic oils you need for aromatherapy, you must base your choice on the therapeutic grade of each. Therapeutic grade is the term used to determine the amount of undiluted oils appropriate for aromatherapy or the essential oils. Some plants are just more fragrant than others. And each bears different effects to the body. Therefore, knowledge on the botanical family, history, and origin of the plant from which the oils is derived can be very useful in making a choice.

To help you with your choice of aromatherapy oils, here is a brief list of popular essential oils and their most common uses:

~Basil Essential Oil – for depression, headache and migraine
~Bergamot Essential Oil – as insect repellant and also improves urinary and digestion.
~Clove Essential Oil – used as antiseptic
~Eucalyptus Essential Oil – helps relieve colds and flu
~Lemon Essential Oil – improves mood

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Destressing Candles

 In an ideal world, stress is something that we could either get away from or change. However, we do not live in an ideal world. In actuality, there are two types of stress – good stress, otherwise known as Eustress, and bad stress, or what we know as Distress. Although oftentimes used interchangeably, it really is the latter that requires more attention.

Stress is makes itself evident via changes in body function and health (backache, fatigue, frequent urination, breathing problems), changes in emotions and feelings (irritable, sad, worried, tense), changes in behaviour (always asleep or rarely goes to sleep, eats more than usual, eats less than usual, drinks alcohol, uses drugs), and changes in thought (feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, difficulty remembering things, difficulty concentrating).

One way of managing stress is through the use of aromatic candles. However, you cannot just get up and buy any kind of aromatic candle. You have to know which ones would be able to give you maximum help.   If you would like to alleviate stress resulting from anger or anxiety, you could try candles with scents of frankincense, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Sandalwood, or Ylang-Ylang. Jasmine and Lavender can also be used to ease depression. Ylang-Ylang, Frankincense and jasmine can also help take away nervous exhaustion.

You have to keep in mind however, that stress should not be taken for granted. The best way to deal with it is to look at the real reason behind your stress. Aromatherapy only serves as a ‘first aid’.

They should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and should be kept in amber, or any dark-colored, bottles with tight lid. This prevents oxidation as well as contamination from taking place thus, preventing oil deterioration. These oils should not be stored in plastic bottles or be capped with rubber lids as pure essential oils can dissolve plastic. Just like any other type of oil, they are affected, or degraded, by extreme temperatures. Keep in mind also that essential oils are highly flammable so it is a good idea to store them away from other materials that could easily catch fire as well as from children.

Citrus oils should not be kept more than 6 months. They have a tendency to go rancid over time. Patchouli oils and sandalwood, on the other hand, get better as time passes by. Once your essential oils have become cloudy, the consistency has thickened or they started giving off a rancid smell, you have to dispose it.

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Dry skin is a common problem. Skin requires moisture to remain smooth and supple, and moisture retention becomes more difficult to achieve with aging. The winter season causes the skin to lose its natural moisture, and daily bathing can remove skin’s overall moisture, despite initially hydrating the skin with the water.

Using the wrong body lotion can also dry out the skin.   When it comes to dry skin care products, water-based lotions are often non-comedogenic (will not clog skin pores), but oil-based lotions and creams are more effective overall when it comes to maintaining natural skin moisture.

Essential Oils are highly concentrated hydrophobic liquids containing organic aroma compounds. Because of their nature, care should be taken when handling them.

Essential Oils should not be ingested and its contact with your eyes should be avoided. It should also not be applied directly to the skin as this could cause irritation. The best way to apply them to your skin is with the use of carrier oils such as jojoba, sweet almond, grape seed or olive oil. If transferring or handling essential oils, make use of latex gloves and disposable glass pipettes. It is advisable to have different pipettes for each essential oil. Make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly after you have handled your essential oils.

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This therapy often goes hand in hand with the use of essential oils. These oils are burned using some special candles made for aromatherapy. Before trying out the different oils used for aromatherapy, you need to consult an aromatherapist since the misuse of oils might create some undesirable effects.

The therapy being primary directed to function through the smell also works for people who wish to relax and unwind after a long day at the office. It is known to relieve stress, anxiety, body aches, insomnia, headaches, digestive problems, menstrual problems, and some circulatory problems.

With all these benefits you would get, it is a must to start engaging in aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy is actually an art, as well as a science. It is the process of using the naturally derived plant essences and making them into something beneficial for the body. Some would use this alternative medicine as a means to improve the mood, while others would rely on it for the treatment of some sickness.

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3. Time Management. Learn to balance your time among family, work, leisure and friends.

4. Learn to relax your mind and body. Set aside some time for yourself. Sleep at least 7 to 8 hours a day. Try aromatherapy to soothe your mind.

5. Exercise regularly and eat nutritious food.

6. Allow yourself to have some fun. Oftentimes, we are too caught up with our work that we forget to have time for some fun. Laugh more to release stress.

7. Find someone who can give you support and then share your feelings with him or her. This creates a catharsis for all your pent-up emotions.

One way to relieve stress is aromatherapy. Aromatherapy spa products relieve stress by using relaxation agents in their oils, candles and ever body candles. These relaxation products can be just want you need to for your body to relax and refresh.

Question…Do you like scented soy candles and aromatherapy candles? Did you ever think about combining both scented soy candles and aromatherapy candles together?

Essential Feel Goods has the answer. We have created the perfect candle blend for aromatherapy purposes. Our scented candles have a potent scent while soothing your skin with its’ 200 lotion applications. These scented candles will fill the air with it’s strong fragrance while you feel the lotion upon your body. Lite these scented candles while enjoying a massage, a pedicure or a manicure and sit back to let your body get moisturized. Your experience with our body candles will leave your skin wanting more.

Body Candles are the perfect way to set the home spa mood. These non-toxic candles are made with fine essential oils and won’t leave you with a headaches. Our scented candles have a potent scent while soothing your skin with its’ 200 lotion applications. These scented candles will fill the air with it’s strong fragrance while you feel the lotion upon your body. Lite these scented candles while enjoying a massage, a pedicure or a manicure and sit back to let your body get moisturized. Your experience with our body candles will leave your skin wanting more. They also make great gifts.