How to enjoy aroma oils

If you are using aroma oils for the first time, you may not know how to use them.

This time, we will introduce recommended ways to use it and recommended aroma oils for different situations.

How to use aroma oils

Aromatherapy oils, natural oils extracted from plants, are natural essences that allow you to obtain the inherent benefits of plants.

For those who know about aroma oils but don't know how to use them, we will introduce two ways to use aroma oils.

1. Enjoy the scent

One easy way to enjoy aromatic oils is to enjoy their scent through aromatherapy.

There are various ways to enjoy aromatherapy with aromatic oils, but we recommend adding 2 to 6 drops of aromatic oil to a tissue or handkerchief and enjoying the scent.

This method allows you to try aromatic oils as soon as you purchase them, and allows you to enjoy the benefits of aromatic oils without using any special equipment.

Be careful not to let the essential oil come into contact with your skin.

We also recommend sprays to make it easier to enjoy the scent

Put 50ml of purified water or drinking mineral water into a spray bottle and mix in 20 to 25 drops of aroma oil, or 30 drops for a stronger scent.

It can be used as a linen spray for towels and bed linens, or as a room spray.

Since it does not use fire, you can safely enjoy the aroma.

2. Aromatherapy bath

Simply fill the bathtub with hot water until you are submerged, add 5 to 10 drops of aroma oil, and stir well. Essential oils are difficult to dissolve in water, so be careful not to let the undiluted solution come into direct contact with your skin.

If you have sensitive skin, we recommend diluting the essential oils with vegetable oil (carrier oil) before adding them.

Even easier to enjoy are foot and hand baths.

Fill a large washbasin or similar with 40-42°C hot water, add 2-3 drops of aroma oil, stir well, and then soak your feet or hands in the water.

When taking a foot bath, immerse both feet in the water, preferably up to the ankles.
It improves blood circulation, warms the whole body, and also reduces swelling in the legs.

Recommended aromas for different situations

Here we will introduce recommended aroma oils for different situations.

1. When you want to relax

Lavender: Relieves stress and calms anger
Sandalwood: An exotic scent that soothes the senses
Eucalyptus narrow leaf... The refreshing scent invites you to take a deep breath
Bergamot: Citrus scent helps relieve depression

2. When you want to refresh yourself/gain energy for the next day

Peppermint: Helps you stay awake and refreshed
Lemon: A refreshing scent that helps restore vitality
Grapefruit... A refreshing, refreshing scent that gives you energy

3. When you are feeling down due to problems at work or in relationships

Orange Sweet: Relieves anxiety and tension
Ylang ylang....calms the mind
Jasmine Sambac - Gives a feeling of happiness

Depending on the type of essential oil and your skin condition, you may experience skin irritation.
If you experience any irritation, discontinue use and rinse immediately.

Summary

There are various ways to use aromatic oils, but the two most convenient and recommended ways are the two we introduced here for enjoying the scent in an aromatic bath.

Please enjoy the recommended aroma oils we have introduced according to the situation.

When working with essential oils, there are a few things to keep in mind, such as not applying the undiluted solution to the skin without expert instructions, there are some types that people with allergies should avoid, and the essential oils that pregnant women can use change depending on how far into the week they are in the pregnancy.

The most important thing to enjoy aromatherapy is to find the perfect essential oil by consulting a trusted aromatherapist about the origin of the ingredients and the quality of the aroma oil.

At UCHINO TOUCH Roppongi Hills, we will help you choose the aroma you need. Please come and visit us.