A few thoughts on Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy, the process of using extracts from aromatic plants for the purpose of healing. Essential oils used in aromatherapy are extracted from only a select number of aromatic plants in Nature, oils can be extracted from the flower top, petals, leaves, bark, resin, roots and seeds and all depend on the plant, some plants give us one oil, others such as Bitter Orange give us three.

Today aromatherapy is no longer confined to spas and holistic treatment centres. Many people today, families like mine, deeply aware of a climate crisis, searching for natural products which promote mental and physical wellbeing, which also help with personal care, beauty and even home care are embracing the powerful benefits of the essential oil.

I first explored the power of these oils in my home through diffusion and inhalation. I started simple in the home with some basic home made cleaning sprays, linen mists and laundry solutions.I worked my way through personal care products, a deodorant, a nourishing facial oil, body butter, only when I was recommended doTERRA's Serenity Softgels for sleep problems which were affecting my mental and physical wellbeing did I truly feel the power of these oils and wanted to harness their goodness for my family. I started studying clinical aromatherapy as well as aromatherapy as a standalone course and from my studies I recently made a simple balm for my daughters sensitive skin and was amazed at the results.

Essential oils are powerful but they are also volatile. As I have read and delved more into the industry I have become aware of how un-regulated the essential oil industry is (as it is classed as a cosmetic) . When inhaled through diffusion these oils effect the body and mind, when massaged into the skin they are absorbed directly into the blood stream. It is therefore so important we are not only 100% confident in the purity of the oils we purchase but that we learn how to use them correctly and safely. Essential oils are AMAZING, they are known to have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti viral properties. Along with each oils very individual characteristics, they can be used in a myriad of ways to help wellbeing.

Synthetic industrial chemicals and fragrances used in most shop bought products can with long term exposure aggravate health conditions such as asthma, skin conditions and even lead to serious health conditions such as cancer. It can be an overwhelming thought to try and get rid of all these products which have become so part of our routine, of our identity, of our home and replace them with something better, but I want to slowly help you on your way.

Follow me on my journey #thearomatherapyatelier and learn as I do, gain all the information you need to make an informed choice about essential oils and how you can safely weave them into your life, and into your home.

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