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How to use Aromatherapy?
Learn the different methods of using Aromatherapy to help yourself in your life in How to use Aromatherapy..
The topical method of administrations is therefore, more holistic in nature as it seeks to balance out all systems of the body. Since they are all-natural compounds, essential oils do not deposit themselves in the cells and are expelled from the body through sweat, urine and exhalation within 24 hours.
The absorption of oils into the skin depends on several factors:
- BATH: A warm bath hydrates the skin and opens up the pores thus facilitating penetration to a large extent.
- COMPRESS: Compresses increase the surface temperature and prevent loss of molecules through evaporation.
- MASSAGE: Thinner carrier oils are more effective for penetration than thicker, viscous oils.
- HERBAL PILLOWS: Warm temperatures cause capillary dilation and promote faster penetration and absorption.
- Our herbal pillows are heatable in the microwave and hand created with essential oils, natural herbs and a proprietary grain blend. Laying these pillows are certain areas of your body the herbs and oils penetrate the skin bringing lasting comfort and relief.
- TEAS: Drinking herbal teas can relieve many different ailments including gastro-intestinal, stress and insomnia.
- HOME FRAGRANCE/SCENT: By using a heat safe dish or simmer pot, you can burn the scents of essential oils in your home while keeping your rooms fragrant, healing and free of negative energy.
- NATURAL FRESHENERS AND CLEANERS: using essential oils, you can keep the bacteria at bay with natural home cleaners made with essential oils and herbs!
You can also use the inhalation method. Learn more
about Aromatherapy on our website Lifeshare University of Healing
