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Aromatherapy Tips For Beginners
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Published: July 25, 2006
Aromatherapy has been enthusiastically taken up by all types of people because it can be fun, relaxing and therapeutic. While this enthusiasm is great, novices to aromatherapy are wise to follow the guidelines and tips in this section to avoid any pitfalls.
Tip #1: Perfume oils do not provide the therapeutic benefits essential oils do. It is important to realize perfume oils should not be used in aromatherapy because they lack healing properties present in essential oils. Essential oils and perfume oils smell remarkably similar, so your sense of smell will not be much use here. If the contents are not clearly indicated on the label, you should ask the vendor.
Tip #2: In order to determine if an essential oil is 100 percent pure, follow this easy test: Place a drop of the oil onto a sheet of paper. When it dries, check to see if it left any type of residue. If it did, then the essential oil has been adulterated with some other carrier oil. A completely pure essential oil will not leave any mark.
Tip #3: Be wary of street vendors. Street vendors know aromatherapy beginners will not be able to take recourse against them later if they realize the oil is inauthentic or mislabeled.
Tip #4: Be cautious of how aromatherapy vials are bottled. Essential oils can only be bottled in dark glass, not plastic. The reason for this is because dark glass protects the oil from the light. Make sure they do not have a rubber glass dropper or it will melt and ruin the oil.
Tip #5: Essential oils in their pure state cannot be applied directly onto the skin. This is because they are so highly concentrated. Therefore, they must be diluted in order to avoid a skin reaction. Lavender and tea tree are the only two essential oils safe to apply directly to the skin. They cannot, however, be swallowed.
Tip #6: Do some research. If you are seeking the therapeutic benefits of essential oils, there are many to choose from. Take your pick from mood lifters, asthma and headache relievers, and even those remedying skin problems. To maximize your experience, choose an essential oil suiting your particular situation or ailment. No matter which essential oil you choose, any release of stress and tension can allow your body's natural healing processes to take place.
Tip #7: Watch the prices. Essential oils will differ in price depending on how rare or common they are. If you see all the essential oils marked the same price, you may want to rethink making a purchase at this particular store.
Tip #8: Only use a few drops. Whether you are adding the oil to a bath, shampoo or a vacuum bag, essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way.
Tip #9: When making blends, use essential oils with similar properties. Experiment with the ways different essential oils smell together. Keep in mind, however, compatibility is important when mixing. Some essential oils have similar effects and these oils can be blended to intensify these effects. These purposeful blends are referred to as essential synergies.
Tip #10: Do not use essential oils on or around your eyes. If the oil gets inside the eyes or is burning your skin, use a vegetable oil or cream to diminish the effects and seek medical help.
Tip #1: Perfume oils do not provide the therapeutic benefits essential oils do. It is important to realize perfume oils should not be used in aromatherapy because they lack healing properties present in essential oils. Essential oils and perfume oils smell remarkably similar, so your sense of smell will not be much use here. If the contents are not clearly indicated on the label, you should ask the vendor.
Tip #2: In order to determine if an essential oil is 100 percent pure, follow this easy test: Place a drop of the oil onto a sheet of paper. When it dries, check to see if it left any type of residue. If it did, then the essential oil has been adulterated with some other carrier oil. A completely pure essential oil will not leave any mark.
Tip #3: Be wary of street vendors. Street vendors know aromatherapy beginners will not be able to take recourse against them later if they realize the oil is inauthentic or mislabeled.
Tip #4: Be cautious of how aromatherapy vials are bottled. Essential oils can only be bottled in dark glass, not plastic. The reason for this is because dark glass protects the oil from the light. Make sure they do not have a rubber glass dropper or it will melt and ruin the oil.
Tip #5: Essential oils in their pure state cannot be applied directly onto the skin. This is because they are so highly concentrated. Therefore, they must be diluted in order to avoid a skin reaction. Lavender and tea tree are the only two essential oils safe to apply directly to the skin. They cannot, however, be swallowed.
Tip #6: Do some research. If you are seeking the therapeutic benefits of essential oils, there are many to choose from. Take your pick from mood lifters, asthma and headache relievers, and even those remedying skin problems. To maximize your experience, choose an essential oil suiting your particular situation or ailment. No matter which essential oil you choose, any release of stress and tension can allow your body's natural healing processes to take place.
Tip #7: Watch the prices. Essential oils will differ in price depending on how rare or common they are. If you see all the essential oils marked the same price, you may want to rethink making a purchase at this particular store.
Tip #8: Only use a few drops. Whether you are adding the oil to a bath, shampoo or a vacuum bag, essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way.
Tip #9: When making blends, use essential oils with similar properties. Experiment with the ways different essential oils smell together. Keep in mind, however, compatibility is important when mixing. Some essential oils have similar effects and these oils can be blended to intensify these effects. These purposeful blends are referred to as essential synergies.
Tip #10: Do not use essential oils on or around your eyes. If the oil gets inside the eyes or is burning your skin, use a vegetable oil or cream to diminish the effects and seek medical help.
