aromatherapy for pleasure week 6 home use of essential oils

Aromatherapy for Pleasure

Week 6Home use of Essential

Oils

Jane Barber /aromatherapy for pleasure week 6

Lets have a look at what we learned last week:-

In Aromatherapy; Give three reasons for using a

Carrier oil What are Carrier oils made from? Why is a mineral oil not used in

aromatherapy massage? What precautions must you take

when choosing a Carrier oil?


Aromatherapy massage treatment

Massage with essential oils that are diluted in carrier oil is probably one of the most effective ways of employing aromatherapy.

It combines the effects of the essential oils with the important element of human contact

A full consultation is always given to assess the clients needs and a ‘blend’ is made up


Aromatherapy massage treatment

Absorption of essential oils into the skin, the ability of them to enter the blood stream & the added effects on the olfactory system can have a profound effect on mind, body & spirit


Aromatic baths Adding essential

oils to the bath water is a useful way of using the oils at home

Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a blended oil, bath-foam or milk


Inhalations The aroma of essential oils can have a

subtle, but very real effect on the mind and the emotions

This in turn affects the body as a small percentage will be absorbed through the alveoli in the lungs and will enter the bloodstream in this way

Steam inhalations should be administered for no longer than 10 minutes


Essential oils can be inhaled by using :-

Massage with essential oils

Aromatic baths Essential oil

burners Light rings Steam units or

bowls of hot water* * Asthmatics should

never use steam inhalations


Floral watersHydrosols/Hydrolats

They are the bi-product of the distillation process

Can be helpful in the prevention & treatment of skin conditions e.g. acne

Often used as skin toners

Examples are rose, neroli, tea tree water


Compresses Essential oils can be use effectively

compresses for various physical conditions Simply, in a bowl of very hot or very cold

water (which could have ice in it) drop neat essential oils on to the surface (about 5-6).

Take hold of both ends of a small towel, dip the middle section of the towel onto the pooled essential oils.

Twist the towel until all the excess moisture has been released and apply the compress to affected area


Compresses Hot compresses Relieve pain Particularly useful

for muscular & menstrual pain.

Apply the warm compress to the affected area & apply a hot water bottle over the compress.

Wrap up in a warm blanket


CompressesCold compresses Relieve swellings Good for swollen

ankles, useful for headaches & migraine.

Apply cold compress to the area & keep cool using an ice pack (bag of frozen peas is ideal) over the top


Vegetable-based Creams

Vegetable creams are an ideal medium for employing the use of essential oils,

Cream that is going to aid the action of penetration of the essential oils (i.e. a topical cream)

Vegetable-based cream such as Vitamin E or Calendula cream are highly recommended as they provide maximum penetration of essential oils


Mineral-based creams

Mineral-based cream with added essential oils gives the aroma but very little penetration into the skin

Will provide a very pleasant-smelling cream

Easy application Long lasting aroma


Water-based creams

A water-based cream with added essential oils will also give the aroma and very little penetration

A pleasant aroma, no lasting effects, but a medium that is not greasy This provides easy application


Precautions! Never use undiluted essential oils on

the skin Never use essential oils for internal use Asthma sufferers should never use

steam inhalations Steam inhalations should be for no

longer than 10 minutes Use no more than 10 drops in 20mls

carrier oil for massage blends Use only 6-8 drops in a bath


To recap today’s lesson

Today you have learned:- Different ways to use essential

oils at home Which method do you think

that you will use the most? Why?

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