Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils for psychological and physical well-being.
Essential oils, the pure essence of a plant, have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. There are over 90 essential oils. Absolutes and hydrosols are also commonly utilized in aromatherapy. Although essential oils and absolutes are distilled by different methods, the term essential oil can sometimes be used as a blanket term to include all natural, aromatic, volatile, plant oils including CO2s (oils extracted by the CO2) and absolutes.
In addition to essential oils, aromatherapy encourages the use of other complementary natural ingredients including cold pressed vegetable oils, jojoba oil, hydrosols, herbs, milk powders, sea salts, sugars (an exfoliant), clays and muds.
I offer aromatherapy massage to aid deep relaxation and better health, balance, and wellbeing. A selection of essential oils are used, these can include lavender, rosemary, geranium, chamomile and many others. I always try to use high quality organic essential oils where available. The plant essences are blended with an organic carrier oil, including sweet almond, grapeseed, rosehip and sunflower.
Aromatherapy massage can benefit:
- Improves skin tone and complexion
- Encourages blood circulation
- Relieves muscle fatigue
- Promotes relaxation
- Encourages sleep
- Increases energy
- Invigorates the body systems
- Encourages lymphatic drainage
- Relieves tired stiff joints
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Lifts mood and increases positivity
- Reduces blood pressure
- Aids concentration
- Eases respiratory troubles