A lot of people are starting to use
aromatherepy.
Aromatherapy has many benefits to the body so that a lot
of people are starting to use them. Many companies have
incorporated aromatherapy
into their offices to help their employees fight off stress.
Some hospitals also put some aromatherapy scents in their
recovery rooms to calm patients. Restaurants are even joining
the bandwagon, putting diffusers inside so that customers
can enjoy an inviting and relaxing ambiance.
The success of aromatherapy lies in the use of essential
oils. These oils provide the aroma or the scent that
relaxes the body. These come from plants. Oils are extracted
from the different parts like the leaves, the roots, the
bark and even the stem. Some plants even produce different
oils from different parts of the plant. Some, on the other
hand, can only give one essential oil like the jasmine or
the lavender.
If we apply essential oils directly
to skin
But although these oils are basically beneficial and advantageous
to the body, there are still instances when they can be
hazardous to ones health too. This is because although these
essential oils are natural, too much of it can be toxic,
especially if it is applied directly to the skin.
Essential oils are known for their antiseptic properties.
It is also used to treat cuts and burns as well as a variety
of skin
problems. But remember that not all people can actually
use essential oils. Some have really sensitive skin that
may not react well with the oils. So before you apply them
on your skin, make sure that you are not allergic to them.
You can do this by doing a skin patch test wherein you will
apply a small amount of the oil on the skin to find out
if it will react. Remember that only a small amount should
be used as this is just a trial. A pinch or less than a
drop is enough for you to see whether you are allergic or
not.
Often, the skin patch test is done on areas that are not
often seen or those that are covered by clothes. That way,
you know that it will not be seen should your skin react
to the essential oil. Usually, a person will have to wait
for about 12 hours before they can see some swelling and
redness. If there is, that means you are allergic to it
and should not apply it on your skin. You may also want
to avoid using that particular essential
oil for your aromatherapy.
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