Has anyone ever tried a massage oil candle? If you haven’t, you are not allowing your body to be totally satisfied. These candles are truly essential for body massages. They are lightly scented and filled soothing pleasure. For instructional use, as the scented candle burns drip the “wax” on your body. Don’t forget these massage oil candles are made with 200 layers of lotion. Rub the warm lotion on your skin and enjoy how the lightly scented candle massages your beautiful body.
Remember, these body candles are still candles so they will fill the air with its aroma fragrance while you feel the warm lotion upon your body. Let your body feel what it wants and let me know how your experience was with your own body candle.
Essential oils are composed of tiny molecules which are easily dissolved in alcohol, emulsifiers and fats. This allows them to penetrate the skin easily and work into the body by mixing with the fatty tissue. As these highly volatile essences evaporate they are also inhaled, thus entering the body via the millions of sensitive cells that line the nasal passages. These send messages straight to the brain and affect the emotions by working on the limbic system, which also controls the major functions of the body. Thus in an aromatherapy treatment the essential oils are able to enhance both your physical and psychological well-being at the same time.
Each oil has a distinct chemical composition which determines its fragrance, color, volatility and the ways in which it affects the system, giving each oil its unique set of beneficial properties.
Just like with everything else that gets exposed to friction, our body is also prone to wear and tear or what we more commonly know as “stress”. Although most people see stress as something negative, this is not always the case.
In reality, there are two types of stress – eustress and distress. Eustress, or true stress, is usually associated with 
feelings of fulfillment as well as other positive feelings. On the other hand, Distress is the kind of stress that is associated with feelings of being worn out. It manifests itself in a number of ways such as headaches, body pains, weight loss, and feelings of lethargy.
One of the ways by which you can relieve stress is with the help of essential oils, but which essential oil?
- Bergamot is one such essential oil that can remove stress. Its citrus aroma helps elevate one’s mood and has been known to keep anxiety at bay. One to two drops of this essential oil can be carried in your handkerchief which you can inhale every now and then.
- 10 drops of chamomile essential oil in your warm bath can also help relieve you of the day’s stress. You can also add a few drops of this to a carrier oil and use it for massaging your back and neck area. It has been proven to be quite effective in treating insomnia and headaches.
- Another refreshing aroma that you should not be without is the one from the orange essential oils. This oil can also help fight off anxiety, apathy and burn out.
- If you want a milder scent, you can try the essential oils from lemongrass. Aside from relieving stress and soothing your nerves, this essential oil can also help you become more focused in your work.
- Lastly, you can also go for Lavender essential oil, one of the most sought-after essential oil when it comes to relieving headaches, relaxing aching muscles, and giving you a good night’s sleep. What’s more, Lavender essential oils is one of the few essential oils that can be applied undiluted to your skin.
The changes in technology has brought before us both good and bad effects. Although it has made doing transactions pretty much easier and faster, it has also contributed to more and more people feeling the stress of living in a fast-paced environment. If you are among those people, here are some ways by which you can relieve stress:
- Stressed out by work? Stand up and take short trip to the next department. If you can, offer to run errands for your colleagues. This would take your mind off of your work and let you breathe some fresh air.
- Relaxing music is one good way to relieve stress. This could be any classical or jazz music or just about any slow tune that you have. Make sure, however, that you do not play this too loud.
- Have some essential oils within your reach. If this is not possible, make sure that you put at a drop or two of your favorite essential oil to your handkerchief. You can then take this out every now and then for a smell.
- At the end of the day, take extra time for a hot bath or a massage. This would help ease any stress you have accumulated the whole day. If you do not have time for this, at least set aside a day in a month where you can have a spa treatment.
- Reading a good book before you doze off is also a way to relieve stress. You can even do this while having your favorite aromatherapy candle lighted.
There are more than a hundred ways by which you can relieve stress. The most important thing, however, is to make sure that you take everything in a stride.
There are also other essential oils that could help you during child birth. Here are some of them:
Since the safety and effectiveness of Evening Primrose Oil is still undetermined, it is not advisable to take this during your pregnancy. Keep in mind however that, since pregnancy is such a delicate situation, use of essential oils should be monitored and under the supervision of your doctor. As a rule, pregnant women should use half of what they normally would.
Many people relate essential oils and aromatherapy with massages, soothing baths, and oil-based perfumes. Little do people know that, aside from their calming effect, essential oils are now also being used for inducing birth as well as lessening the labor pains.
As with the stages of pregnancy, labor is also divided into three parts with the first part divided into three phases – the early phase, the active phase, and the transitional phase. The early phase is characterized by the start of mild contractions. During this phase, the use of Neroli and Lavender can help you to relax and free yourself from apprehensions. The active phase, on the other hand, is characterized by longer and more frequent contractions. A combination of Lavender oil, Neroli oil and Rose oil can effectively bring you relaxation especially when massaged on the chest and the neck. During the third phase, you will experience intense and fast contractions. In order to ready yourself for childbirth, you can massage your back with a combination of Lavender, Clary Sage and Peppermint. Clary Sage Oil can strengthen your respiratory and muscular systems. It also helps lessen tension as well as pain. A combination of Peppermint and Rosemary can also give you enough strength for that final push.
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What smell excites you? An odd, and maybe a little invasive, question I know. But because scent is the strongest sense tied to memory, everyone has a smell that recalls a certain pleasure to mind. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh cut grass that brings you back to your childhood days of playing in the backyard. Or maybe the smell of the ocean draws you back to memories of family vacations to the beach.
For me, the smell of lavender whisks me away to the summers I spent on my Aunt Hilda’s ranch in Montana. As a young girl I would help tend to the buffalo during my summer vacations. In between runs I would wonder the acres upon acres of fields that were covered in lavender. To this day I enjoy the smell so much; it prompted me to purchase lavender essential oil. I rub a small amount on my arms and legs each day to keep them smooth and my nostrils happy.