How to use aromatherapy essential oils

Nowadays, aromatherapy essential oils have become a way for celebrities and white-collar ladies to show their taste in life and become fashionable. Under this market demand, various things related to aromatherapy essential oils began to appear, such as aromatherapy lamps, aromatherapy stoves and other items. There are also essential oil massage, essential oil aromatherapy SPA, pure plant essential oil mask and so on. Nowadays, many beauty salons have begun to have professionals such as "aromatherapy therapists" and "essential oil blenders".

The history of aromatherapy beauty is very old. Cleopatra of ancient Egypt covered her bedroom with roses, and Yang Guifei of ancient my country bathed with fresh flowers. These are the oldest aromatherapy methods. Today, aromatherapy beauty is fundamentally different from that in ancient times. Ancient aromatherapy only focused on the sense of smell and used the plants themselves, while now it uses essential oils extracted from plants, which not only beautify the skin but also have the effect of nourishing the skin and refreshing the mind. Aromatherapy essential oil is so good, how to use it? Let the beautician explain to you the three major uses of aromatherapy essential oil:

(1) Steam fumigation

Incense burner incense method

Pour clean water into the water container of the aromatherapy burner and add 5-6 drops of essential oil. Light the candle and place it in the aromatherapy burner, and wait for the heat to slowly release the essential oil in the water. By mixing different essential oils and dropping them into the aromatherapy burner, different effects can be achieved, which helps to create different atmospheres.

Humidifier Aromatherapy

Add 5-8 drops of essential oil directly into the water tank of the humidifier, and let the essential oil be released into the air with the water mist of the humidifier.

Heater Aromatherapy

Dip a cotton ball in essential oil and place it where the heating duct emits heat, so that the essential oil can be released into the air with the heater.

(2) Inhalation method

Home Inhalation

Pour nearly boiling water into a glass or porcelain basin. Choose 1-3 essential oils and drop them into the hot water, with a total of no more than six drops. Stir the essential oils thoroughly. Cover your entire head and washbasin with a large bath towel, and breathe alternately through your mouth and nose for 5-10 minutes. 2 drops of lavender + 2 drops of mint can treat colds.

Simple inhalation method

Put 1-3 drops of essential oil on a face towel or handkerchief and smell it.

(3) Massage

Health massage generally starts from the back. Place your hands on both sides of the spine above the buttocks, palms facing down, and move along both sides of the vertebrae toward the shoulders. When you reach the neck, extend your hands outward, massaging both sides of the ribs while massaging the shoulders, and then return to the starting point. The massage must be done in one go and never stop in the middle. Dilute 2-3 kinds of essential oils (a total of 3 drops) in 3-4 ml of vegetable massage oil and massage the face, head, neck, shoulders or body.

Massage can enhance blood circulation and eliminate toxins from the body. Different essential oils have different therapeutic effects. It is recommended to go to a professional beauty salon and use them under the guidance of professionals.

How to use aromatherapy essential oils? Do you understand now? There are many types of aromatherapy essential oils on the market, with different ingredients and naturally different performance characteristics. Generally speaking, aromatherapy essential oils have the effects of disinfection, oxygenation, and decomposition of smoke odors, so aromatherapy essential oils are not only suitable for women, but also the best choice for men.