Is Anyone Using Aromatherapy?

Lee said:
I have heard that Lavender Oil is said to induce sleep and wonder if anyone has tried this? Also other oils and the best ways to use them.

I do like the look of the bamboo or rattan sticks.
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Hiya Lee, I do sometimes spray lavender around the bedroom and in my study. Good for my nerves LOL.
However, for sleep, I like a small cup of chamomile tea about 45 minutes before bedtime :sleep:
 
I rub a little sweet orange essential oil into my wrists before bed, the scent is heavenly and helps relax me.

I also have a bottle of essential oil (peppermint) mixed with 99% isopropyl alcohol that I use to mist myself after a bath. So refreshing and soothing.

My husband applies a couple of drops of Japanese mint oil to the front of his chest and shoulders after a shower in the summer, as one of it's qualities aside from having a fresh scent, is it provides a cooling effect.

I also mist my feet with the Japanese mint oil spray.
 
Lewkat said:
Yes, I use Stress Relief which is a mixture of Eucalyptus and Tea. I have both the lotion and the oil. I did have the body wash but that's really a waste of money. This smells delicious and I love it.
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Lew, your post reminded me that I also use scented hand cream and body lotion, too.

I've hit upon one of the best creams I've ever used, it's called Andalou, and the one I'm currently using is clementine. So refreshingly citrusy.
 
Do you ladies find that a particular essential oil is better than the next?

Your favorite?

I see so many, but are afraid to buy because i'm not sure of the quality.
 
dobielvr said:
Do you ladies find that a particular essential oil is better than the next?

Your favorite?

I see so many, but are afraid to buy because i'm not sure of the quality.
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For myself, it depends on the use.
In the winter I often get itchy feet and itchy scalp so I use peppermint and tea tree oil. It works great. It’s also great for clearing sinus problems used with a steamer. It’s got anti fungal and anti bacterial properties.

Lavender is a nice relaxing oil which brings about a sense of peace and tranquility.
It’s also good as an insecticide and helps repel mosquitoes.

There’s citrus scents like orange, grapefruit , lemon or lime. Lemon grass is also used as a repellent but is very refreshing.

Then there are woodsy scents like cedar wood, pinewood, fir, frankincense

Of course there’s rose scents, apple, vanilla, thyme, rosemary .....

You can get almost anything from nature in an oil form, some being essential oils. Personally I like most of them.
 
Keesha said:
For myself, it depends on the use.
In the winter I often get itchy feet and itchy scalp so I use peppermint and tea tree oil. It works great. It’s also great for clearing sinuses problems used with a steamer. It’s got anti fungal and anti bacterial properties.

Lavender is a nice relaxing oil which brings about a sense of peace and well being. It’s also good as an insecticide and helps repel mosquitoes.

There’s citrus scents like orange, grapefruit , lemon or lime. Lemon grass is also used as a repellent but is very refreshing.

Then there are woodsy scents like cedar wood, pinewood, fir, frankincense

Of course there’s rose scents, apple, vanilla, thyme, rosemary .....

You can get almost anything from nature in an oil form, some being essential oils. Personally I like most of them.
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To help with dry scalp, after your evening bath, gently brush your hair with a quality hairbrush for one minute, concentrating on your scalp more than anything.

Not too aggressive, but firm enough where your scalp feels refreshed and alive when you're done.

It will take a week, possibly two, before you notice the results, but the itchy dryness will diminish and eventually cease to exist.

My husband doesn't do anything with his hair, because it's naturally wavy and super thick, so he doesn't comb or brush it ever, he just pulls it into place with his fingers and a little water, and he suffers from itchy scalp once the cold of winter hits, and after I turned him onto giving his scalp a regular massage through brushing, he no longer suffers from itchy or dry scalp.
 
Aunt Marg said:
I didn't realize they make shampoo and conditioner.

So happy you let me know!

Will be giving it a try.
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Oh yes. They make great shampoo & conditioner.
In fact, all their products are great. They are all 99% naturally derived, non GMO, cruelty free, so not tested on animals, gluten free and completely vegan.
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Aunt Marg said:
To help with dry scalp, after your evening bath, gently brush your hair with a quality hairbrush for one minute, concentrating on your scalp more than anything.

Not too aggressive, but firm enough where your scalp feels refreshed and alive when you're done.

It will take a week, possibly two, before you notice the results, but the itchy dryness will diminish and eventually cease to exist.

My husband doesn't do anything with his hair, because it's naturally wavy and super thick, so he doesn't comb or brush it ever, he just pulls it into place with his fingers and a little water, and he suffers from itchy scalp once the cold of winter hits, and after I turned him onto giving his scalp a regular massage through brushing, he no longer suffers from itchy or dry scalp.
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I’ve got over 3 feet of hair and have a full size Mason Pearson hairbrush. They are handmade in England. I brush my hair. It’s just that’s it very thick. Thick curly hair comes with its own issues.
If you look up the cost of a Mason person brush, you’ll realize how invested I am in haircare. Lol

The curly girl club states that curly heads should never brush but I obviously disagree. I brush them re- curl using wet hands and a dab of conditioner. I’d have serious dandruff if I never brushed my scalp . I even have a tangle teaser for wet hair. Lol

I guess we changed the topic huh? 🤪😂
 

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