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!
May 16, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness
Do you struggle with insomnia? Do you have a hard time winding down at the end of the day? Looking for some great bedtime practices to help you relax? Here are four of our favorite tips to get a better night’s sleep.
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 cleaning spray is perfect for this! See this blog post for our favorite meditation tips.
Launder your sheets regularly
Keep your sheets and pillowcases soft and clean by washing them every one to two weeks. For a more eco-friendly dry, toss in a few wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. You can even add a few drops of 100% Pure Eucalyptus Oil to each ball to give your sheets a fresh scent.
Turn off your screens half an hour before bedtime
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 and read a book instead.
Use Lavender Oil to help you get sleepy
Lavender Oil is a family favorite for relaxation. It’s known for its sedative properties and its ability to relieve anxiety, making it the perfect choice for bedtime. Apply topically, inhale a few drops from your hands, or diffuse for best results. You can also spritz a little on your pillowcase. You can thank us later when you’ve had the best sleep of your life!
What are some of your best tips to get better sleep?
Tell us in the comments below!
Apr 25, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness, Shower & Bath
If you’re having a long week at the office or feel more stressed than usual, here’s a friendly reminder to make time for self-care.
Self-care is any activity that, when done intentionally, helps you take care of your emotional, mental, and physical health. While self-care preferences vary from person to person, here are a few of our favorite ideas!
Turn your bathroom into a sauna.
Steam up your bathroom by running a hot bath or shower with a spritz of Mint-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist (or Menthol-Infused ShowerMist for a refreshing mojito scent). Lounge around in your favorite robe and let the fresh steam help you relax.
Ditch the screens and read a good book.
When’s the last time that you sat down and read a novel or magazine? If it’s been so long that you don’t remember, this tip is for you! Grab that book you’ve been meaning to finish and read a few chapters.
Wind down with some slow stretches.
Grab your yoga mat and enjoy some gentle stretches like Child’s Pose, Knees to Chest, or Reclined Twist. Use our Eucalyptus + Lavender Yoga Mat cleaning spray after you’re done to keep your mat smelling fresh and clean.
Head to bed early and get some good rest.
It’s tempting to stay up late to catch up with your friends on Facebook or the watch the TV shows you missed this week, but why not turn the lights out early and get a few more hours of sleep? Netflix will be there when you wake up – we promise.
What do you like to do to practice self-care?
Tell us in the comments below.
Apr 4, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Body & Beauty, Health & Wellness, Shower & Bath
Lavender Oil is one of the most well-known essential oils in the world. And why wouldn’t it be? It smells like heaven on earth and is so versatile! Here are our top three favorite benefits of this amazing oil:
Lavender Oil has incredible therapeutic properties.
When used aromatically, Lavender Oil has been known to reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression. Struggle with insomnia? Lavender Oil can help you with that too! Spritz a little in the shower or diffuse before bedtime to help your body naturally wind down and sink into a deep, relaxed sleep.
Lavender Oil is the perfect match for your beauty routine.
Did you know that Lavender Oil can be added to several of your beauty regimens to boost their effectiveness? Add a few drops to your mascara to naturally lengthen lashes or to your favorite facial moisturizer to bring the glow back to your skin and help reduce acne. You can even massage it into your scalp during a shower to restore hair health.
Lavender Oil is great for pain relief, especially tension headaches.
Many people swear by using Peppermint Oil for headaches and migraines. When applied topically, Peppermint Oil (blended with a carrier oil) gives a cooling effect and stimulates blood flow to the area and reduces inflammation. Adding just a couple drops of Lavender Oil to the Peppermint blend can produce a mild sedative effect, helping muscles and tension relax – which is what may have been causing the headache in the first place.
Do you love Lavender Oil? What’s your favorite way to use it? Tell us in the comments below!
Mar 21, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Health & Wellness, House & Home
Eucalyptus Oil doesn’t just smell nice, it also has many amazing practical uses! Here are three of our favorites.
Eucalyptus Oil may help relieve respiratory issues like asthma or COPD.
Yes, it’s true! Eucalyptus Oil can help open up the airways and allow more oxygen to flow into the lungs. Peppermint Oil is also great for this, and the two oils can be combined with a carrier oil to make a chest rub, massage oil, or rollerball to use when respiratory symptoms flare up.
Eucalyptus Oil can help you get rid of stinky household odors.
This antiseptic and antibacterial oil can help rid your home of mold and mildew! Spray a little down the sink or garbage disposal, around your house when it’s smelling musty, and in those smelly gym sneakers for an instant refresh.
Eucalyptus Oil can help soothe cold and flu symptoms.
That flu bug is still working its way around. Make sure you’re stocked up on a bottle of Eucalyptus ShowerMist when the sickness hits your household! You can check out this blog post about how to use Eucalyptus Oil to start feeling better fast.
What’s your favorite way to use Eucalyptus oil? Let us know in the comments below!
