Making Your Own Aromatherapy Products

Aromatherapy is gaining popularity as more and more people are discovering its healing benefits. Its popularity is mainly due to information being passed down the grapevine. Many people are looking to natural medication as an alternative to taking prescriptions, especially for ailments such as depression or anxiety. Always keep in mind that many essential oils are way too potent to use alone. Some may have an adverse reaction to some ailments so it’s a good idea to consult a professional before using certain ingredients. Once you understand how certain essential oils work, then you can experiment with your own recipes.
When purchasing oils for mixing in an aromatherapy recipe, always ensure that the label lists it as an “essential” oil. Other products that tout themselves as fragrances or perfumes are just for show. They don’t contain the actual healing benefit that is found in essential oils. Know the kinds of containers that they should be sold in. Dark glass is typically used to store essential oils because they retain the oil’s properties longer than clear. Another thing to watch for is any degrading of the actual oils by mixing in other ingredients. Some unscrupulous retailers will cut pure essential oils with synthetic fragrances to cut costs and this diminishes the benefits of the oil. Learn about the oils and where their plants were grown for certain regions will produce stronger blends than others and some may even be more toxic for use than the same plant from a different country.
For beginners who are learning how to mix their own aromatherapy recipes, it’s a good idea to start off with some gentle relaxing essential oils. Understand the kinds of carrier oils that should be used for dilution and how much to blend together. Always take the time to do a patch test on the skin to test for any allergic reaction before applying it to any large areas. This is usually done by covering a small drop of oil applied on the arm and covering it with a band aid for a day or night. If any irritation occurs, it should be immediately taken off with a lotion. Always consult a physician if you are pregnant, breast feeding or taking any medication. Using some essential oils can have an adverse effect on these conditions.
Some soothing aromatherapy products to make are sprays that can be misted over linen or even over the face as a pick-me-up. These are simple to make using distilled water. Using Bulgarian lavender in these sprays will also contribute to erasing pimples. If you are looking to create a soothing scent to diffuse in your house, there are formulas that you can mix up and use with a wide variety of diffusers on the market. Several blends contribute to certain ailments due to PMS. They have ingredients that ease irritability, bloating or cramps. Create your own bath soak or massage oil to be used for these purposes.
Once you’ve mastered blending essential oils with in simple recipes then you can move on to making your own aromatherapy candles and soaps.
Creating your own aromatherapy products can be quite satisfying and it also enables you to determine the effect of the blend on yourself. Blending your own candles and soaps also ensures that you have a good quality aromatherapy product and takes the guesswork out of purchasing from an unknown source. Most of all making aromatherapy products should be enjoyable and satisfying to you especially when you get to sit back and enjoy the end result.

Robert Watson, noted hypnotist and owner of Learn Aromatherapy has used aromatherapy practices in conjunction with practice Yoga Therapy for many years.