Oct 17, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness
Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils for many reasons – it has a calming scent that makes it an excellent tonic for nerves and anxiety issues. Lavender has been shown to be helpful in treating migraines, headaches, depression, nervous tension, and emotional stress.
The refreshing aroma removes nervous exhaustion and restlessness while also increasing mental activity. It has a well-researched impact on the autonomic nervous system, which is why it is frequently used as a treatment for insomnia. It’s no wonder why so many people love lavender!
Some potential uses for lavender are an arthritis liniment, a balm for congestion and cough relief, bug spray, bath soak for aches and pains, or a chest rub for cold and flu relief.
One use that you may not have thought of is using lavender for healing dry skin. Lavender helps to balance the skin’s moisture barrier so it doesn’t get too oily or too dry. Now that it’s fall and the cold winds of winter are around the corner, having this wonderful essential oil ready in your back pocket will be helpful.
Grab a bottle of our Lavender-Infused Pure Eucalyptus ShowerMist and use it in your next shower to get all of lavender’s amazing benefits. Simply turn on the hot water in your shower and when it starts to get steamy, spritz a few sprays of the ShowerMist into the steam cloud. Step in, breathe deeply, and relax (and moisturize!).
After your shower, add some drops of lavender to some coconut oil and massage it into your skin to get it balanced. If you want to get even fancier (and have some more moisturizing benefits), you can also mix in some shea butter, jojoba oil, or vitamin E oil (or all three!).
What are your favorite benefits of lavender?
Let us know in the comments below!
Sep 19, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Aromatherapy, Fitness Centers & Mind-Body Studios, Spas, Steam Rooms & Saunas
As a spa owner/operator, you’ve more than likely experienced at least one of the amazing health benefits of your steam room or sauna like reduced nerve tension, healthier and more radiant skin, improved circulation, relaxed muscles, and more. Steam rooms have amazing benefits on their own, but diffusing eucalyptus in your steam room can be even more beneficial to your clients’ overall health.
For centuries, eucalyptus has been known and used for antibacterial, antiviral, and antiseptic properties. The benefits of Eucalyptus Oil have been known for centuries. From the times of the Ancient Egyptians throughout the Middle Ages and into the Modern Era, inhalation therapy using Eucalyptus Oil has been used to benefit respiration, skin vitality, and general energy level. Wow! Why wouldn’t you want eucalyptus in your spa?
Here are four benefits from diffusing eucalyptus in your steam room:
Eucalyptus prevents mold and cleans while it diffuses
As a spa owner or operator, you’re always looking for ways to work smarter, not harder. By diffusing eucalyptus in your steam room, you put it’s antibacterial and antiviral properties to work. One great thing about steam is that it gets everywhere. If you’re using steam to help clean your sauna, the eucalyptus diffusing in the steam will also get everywhere.
Eucalyptus provides great aromatherapy benefits
Eucalyptus is powerful in treating respiratory issues. It also has cooling properties, so it’s deodorizing and helps fight migraines and fevers. This cooling effect also helps with muscle aches and pains. This is just the tip of the iceberg!
Diffusing our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist is cost-effective
When using our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist to diffuse all the amazing benefits of eucalyptus in your steam room or sauna, you’re also getting the most for your dollar. An 8-ounce bottle will yield about 1,600 sprays, which is very cost-effective.
It creates a positive experience in your spa
Scents have the amazing ability to enhance the guest experience, create a bond with your brand, persuade people to linger longer (and get those powerful steam room benefits!), and positively influence buying behavior. Read more about scent marketing in this blog post.
Sep 5, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness
Lavender is quite possibly the most well-known and popular essential oil in the world. It’s great for reducing pain and inflammation, an excellent addition to any skin-care routine, and is one of the most relaxing oils used in aromatherapy.
Today we’re going to show you how to sleep better by using this amazing oil, which can be found in our Lavender-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist!
Wind down for the evening with meditation
Pair deep breathing meditation exercises with gentle yoga poses to help calm your mind after a long day. Use a foam roller to stretch sore muscles. When you’re finished, make sure to clean your yoga mat so it’s free of bacteria. Our Eucalyptus + Lavender Yoga Mat cleaner is perfect for this! See this blog post for our favorite meditation tips.
Turn your shower into a steamy sauna
There’s nothing better than taking a long, hot shower at the end of a stressful day! While the water gets warm and begins to steam up the bathroom, remove your makeup or wash your face. Then spritz some of our Lavender-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist into your shower, step in, and relax.
Hydrate and prepare for bed
For a spa-like experience, put on a fluffy robe after your shower and fill up a glass with some iced cucumber water.
Turn off your electronic devices and put them away. The blue light from our phones, TVs, and tablets can delay the release of melatonin (the chemical that helps make us tired) in our bodies. Make sure to power down your devices at least half an hour before bedtime.
Dim the lights, turn up the air (the suggested bedroom temperature should be between 60-67 degrees for optimal sleep) and choose some soft pajamas to sleep in.
Get sleepy and wind down slowly
Lightly spray your sheets and pillows with some of our Lavender-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist for a relaxing scent. Lavender’s unique, sedative properties will help you gradually get sleepier as you breathe deeply. Not ready to fall asleep just yet? Pull out that book you’ve been meaning to finish and read a chapter or two, write in a gratitude journal, or spend some time talking to your partner about your day.
Do you love the scent of lavender?
How do you include it in your bedtime routines?
Aug 29, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness, House & Home
Our ShowerMists are a fan favorite for relaxing, invigorating showers and baths. After all, nothing beats hot steam and aromatherapy! But that’s not all they can be used for. In fact, today we’re sharing five more ideas to help you make the most of your bottle all around your home.
Grab your ShowerMist and get to spritzing in the kitchen, bedroom, mudroom, and more!
Deodorize Sneakers in the Mudroom
At the end of a long school day, give those tired feet a rest! Have your kids kick off their shoes, then spritz a few pumps of Tea Tree-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist into the soles to kill any lingering sweat and bacteria that was picked up on the playground. Let the shoes air out overnight before wearing again in the morning.
Freshen Up Your Kitchen
No one likes a stinky kitchen! A few quick sprays of our Citrus-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist can help keep trash can and garbage disposal odors at bay. Simply spritz a little down the drain or in the bin before you place a new trash bag inside. Want another boost of freshness? Peel any overripe, mushy citrus fruits you have laying around, toss a few small pieces into the disposal, and grind up while running some water.
Get a Great Night’s Sleep
Do racing thoughts have you struggling to fall asleep? Hold our Lavender-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist a few feet away from your bed and lightly spritz your pillows and sheets for a soothing scent that’ll help you wind down. The natural sedative properties of Lavender will have you counting sheep in no time! Bonus: it works for kids too!
Increase Focus in the Study Nook
Did you know that the zing of peppermint isn’t just a great way to freshen your breath, but can help you wake up, too? Spray some Mint-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist around the table while studying, reading, or working on the computer to encourage focus and feelings of alertness. If you’re also looking to ease stress, anxiety, and nervousness while you’re studying, try using our Menthol Crystals and Warmer. Keep working hard and ace that test!
Keep the Laundry Room Free of Mildew
Prevent mildew or musty smells by spritzing your dirty laundry hampers with your favorite ShowerMist. You can also spray a little on towels between uses for a clean, refreshing scent. This also works great for keeping road trip laundry bags fresh or when you’ll be drying a lot of towels and bathing suits in your hotel room.
Do you own one of our ShowerMists?
Which scent is your favorite and how do you like to use it?
Aug 1, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Aromatherapy, House & Home, Shower & Bath, Spas, Steam Rooms & Saunas
With its fragrant scent and beneficial aromatherapeutic properties, the eucalyptus plant and eucalyptus oil makes the perfect decorating staple for your healthy home.
Eucalyptus oil has been used for centuries for its many health-boosting properties as an all-natural healing agent, a non-toxic antimicrobial and antibacterial cleaning agent, beauty product, antiseptic, and so much more.
Bringing eucalyptus into your home can help reduce seasonal allergies, purify the air in your home, and act as an all-natural energizer and stimulant.
Eucalyptus essential oil is effective for treating a number of respiratory problems including cold, cough, runny nose, sore throat, asthma, nasal congestion, bronchitis, and sinusitis. Eucalyptus oil is antibacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant in nature.
No wonder this plant and its oil is a beautiful yet healthy addition to your home! As a decorative staple, the plant is versatile, beautiful in both its fresh and dried states. Pair it with our Pure Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist and you’ll have a relaxing, inviting, and nourishing home atmosphere you crave to be in.
How to Decorate Your Home with Eucalyptus
1. As a garland
Eucalyptus branches are an inexpensive yet elegant and calming way to enhance the atmosphere of your home. Arrange a few boughs above your fireplace or down your dining room table and be sure to spritz regularly with our Pure Eucalyptus Oil Mist to keep the scent fragrant for extended periods of time.
2. As a centerpiece in vases around the home
Arrange a few stems of varying heights in small, medium, and large vases throughout your home. Style on tables, counter tops, and bookshelves next to your favorite candles.
3. As a wreath
Eucalyptus is versatile all year round, pairing well with soft pink florals in the spring, muted tones in the winter, and bright, energetic colors in the fall and summer! Use as a wreath in your home or on your front door all year long.
4. In your shower and guest bathrooms
You’ve likely seen dried eucalyptus used in showers and steam rooms, and for good reason! Eucalyptus provides many health benefits for inner healing and improved respiratory function when inhaled. Hang dried eucalyptus branches upside down from your shower head to beautify your bathroom, and be sure to use our Pure Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist for a transformative steam room experience right in your own home.
5. Spray, spray, spray!
Be sure to use our Pure Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist throughout your home to pull the atmosphere together and create an aromatherapeutic experience every time you step through your door!
Ready to bring the power of eucalyptus into your home?
Purchase a Pure Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist today!
Jun 20, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness
We recently had the opportunity to interview pro skateboarder, Greg Lutzka! We were able to learn more about his story and share some of our favorite tips for using Tea Tree Oil. He was so surprised to learn how Tea Tree Oil could help him keep his sneakers smelling fresh! Keep reading to learn 4 fun facts about Greg and 4 of our Tea Tree Oil recommendations!
Greg moved to California from Wisconsin when he was 17, with two of his closest buddies. His friends both moved back to Wisconsin within a year, leaving him in California alone. He then got homesick for his friends, family and the midwest – but he stuck it out after another friend moved in with him. That friend would become his filmmaker.
Greg’s first trip outside of the US was to Australia to visit one of his first sponsors, Globe Shoes, who’s based there.
Greg started playing acoustic guitar after his musician brother introduced him to it. He loves playing “campfire music” like Pink Floyd, Nirvana and Oasis.
The most important contest Greg ever won was his first pro contest, the World Cup, which he won while still in high school. This contest was actually the catalyst for him to move to California.
Since Greg is constantly at the skate park or on his board, you KNOW his shoes are in need of some TLC. He was so surprised to hear that with the help of some Tea Tree Oil, he could banish odor from his sneakers in just 24 hours!
Here are a few of our favorite Tea Tree Oil tips:
Tea Tree Oil can deodorize stinky sneakers and shoes
If your shoes are smelling ripe, use Tea Tree Oil to create a natural deodorizing powder. Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 5 drops of tea tree oil. Sprinkle in the footbed of your shoes and leave to soak up overnight.
Tea Tree Oil can be used as a natural acne remedy
If you’re prone to breakouts, reach for the Tea Tree Oil! Using a Q-tip or cotton applicator, dab a bit of the oil straight onto acne. As a warning, it can be fairly drying, so you may want to dilute by dipping your Q-tip in water first.
Tea Tree Oil can help you defeat dandruff
Add 3-4 drops of Tea Tree Oil to your favorite bottle of natural shampoo to treat your dry, itchy scalp. Because this oil is a great moisturizer, it also helps stimulate hair growth! Just remember: don’t apply to your hair on its own. It needs to be blended with shampoo or a carrier oil (like almond or coconut oil) if you’re doing a deep conditioning treatment.
Tea Tree Oil can help cure Athlete’s Foot
Because of its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, Tea Tree Oil is a great choice for healing Athlete’s Foot. Mix 4-5 drops of the oil with a teaspoon of any carrier oil, then apply to the affected area using a cotton round or cotton ball. Leave on for about 20 minutes, then rinse off. Repeat up to twice daily until feet are healed.
Are you a big fan of Tea Tree Oil? Tell us your favorite uses for it in the comments below!
