What Aromatherapy Essential Oil Does What
Before deciding on what aromatherapy essential oils you want to be
rubbed down with, it would help if you knew what each one did for
your body. Different massage therapists will recommend different
things to their clients based on whatever mood the client is in and
what the client wants to get out of the session. Everyone is
different and what might relax one person may not be as effective on
another. Masseuse's have to rely on the client knowing which scent
works best for them or what the client hopes to achieve from the
massage.
There are two types of classification for aromatherapy essential
oils. The first is cost and the second is the effect given by that
oil. Low cost oils are those that can be created cheaply because the
flower or herb is plentiful. These include lavender and peppermint.
High cost oils would be jasmine and sandalwood since the flowers are
harder to obtain. You can break down the classification farther by
detailing the effect. Lavender would be a relaxing and calming
scent, whereas peppermint is said to energize.
Now for a bit of essential information about a few of the more
common oils and scented body lotions and what they can do for you.
Lavender is widely known as a fragrance that relaxes. Peppermint is
known to stimulate the senses. Jasmine is known for its relaxing,
romantic scent. Lemon is an essential oil that is considered to be
energizing and cheering. The list goes on and on for the different
flowers and herbs that are used to make essential oils. There is
everything from rose petals to vanilla beans that can be used to
create a fantastic blend of an essential oil to delight the senses.
Always go with a fragrance that you like rather than one that is
recommended. It stands to reason that scents that appeal to you will
have more effect than scents that, though they are touted for a
particular use, will make you enjoy the experience less.
Aromatherapy essential oils do not have to be purchased from a
store. You can make the oils yourself in the comfort of your own
home. You will need to acquire the supplies and a recipe but both of
those are easy to obtain from a craft store or from aromatherapy
books. You will be amazed at the difference between your own
homemade oils and those found in the stores.
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