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 8, 2018 | Health & Wellness
Whether you spend a lot of time at the gym or like to exercise at home, it’s important to make sure you’re disinfecting your workout gear regularly.
You probably knew that changing out of your workout clothes immediately after your workout is smart, but washing them immediately is even better. That’s because the longer you let your gear sit with sweat (even in the hamper), the faster bacteria can grow – leading to clothing stains and deterioration.
Can you imagine the bacteria that’s growing on your yoga mat, weights, or tennis shoes? We have some good news: Tea Tree Oil is about to become your new secret weapon!
3 Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil to Keep Your Workout Gear Clean
Tea Tree Oil is known for its amazing antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Here are our favorite ways to use it in our fitness routines:
- Use an all-natural antibacterial spray to disinfect your equipment. Spray on equipment like yoga mats and weights then dry with a paper towel. You can also find our Lavender + Eucalyptus oil yoga mat cleaner here!
- Eliminate odors and bacteria with a spray for stinky sneakers. Spritz the soles of your shoes after a workout and leave overnight to dry.
- Spritz our Shower Mist on your gym towel and in the gym shower for a refreshing (and bacteria-fighting) zing!
What are your favorite ways to use essential oils for fitness?
Got any great tips? Leave them in the comments below!
Jul 18, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Health & Wellness
What could be more refreshing than walking into a spa, fitness center or gym and smelling the calming aroma of eucalyptus instead of perspiration and bleach?
What better way to approach a hot yoga class than to step onto a mat that smelled of fresh lavender, rather than sweat from the last class?
Our Lavender-Infused Pure Eucalyptus Oil Yoga Mat Cleaner is a hard-working multitasker, able to do all this and more, creating an appealing and attractive environment for your fitness center guests every day.
The cleaner may have “yoga mat” in its name, but it’s a safe and effective holistic cleaner for every facet of your spa, fitness center or gym.
Here are a few of our favorite functional ways to use our all-natural yoga mat cleaner for your spa or fitness center:
- To cleanse yoga mats and workout equipment. Not only does the aromatherapeutic cleaner leave a calming fragrance throughout your space, it’s incredibly effective at removing bacteria, makeup, sweat, dirt and oil from yoga mats, weight machines, free-weights and other exercise equipment like Pilates Reformers.
- To cleanse workout areas and locker rooms. This cleaner breaks the myth that all-natural cleaners aren’t as effective as chemical-based cleaners.
In fact, the eucalyptus-and-lavender-based cleaner uses enzymatic action to clean, sanitize and deodorize without degrading any surfaces like harsh, chemical-based cleaners do.
- To cleanse spas and steam rooms. With the scents of fresh lavender and eucalyptus, our cleaner doubles as aromatherapy for your spa and steam room.
Lavender is known to help decrease anxiety, nervousness and tension, removing restlessness and exhaustion from your guests and giving them a memorable and relaxing experience.
Ready to make the switch to an all-natural, aromatherapeutic cleaner for your spa, studio or gym? Learn more about our Lavender-Infused Pure Eucalyptus Oil Yoga Mat Cleaner!
Jul 11, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Health & Wellness
If you own a gym, yoga or pilates studio, chances are you have at least a couple yoga mats hanging around your space. You may already be using a mat cleaner to keep these mats sanitized, but is your cleaner a holistic, all-natural, non-toxic and safe option?
According to the American Lung Association, many cleaners include harmful substances called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can negatively affect the body’s central nervous system, liver and kidneys.
Your customers are likely visiting your gym each and every day, if not at least a couple times each week. These toxic compounds can build up over time and pose potential health risks to your clients.
When choosing any kind of cleaner for your gym, spa or studio, it’s incredibly important to focus on the health and safety of your clients and customers as well as the cleanliness of your space. Are you ready to make the switch to an all-natural cleaner?
Top Reasons You Need Non-Toxic, Holistic Yoga Mat Cleaner
- Your customers have direct skin-to-mat contact for a lengthy amount of time. Because of the unique way your customers use yoga mats, large portions of their skin will come into contact with the mat for an extended period of time (i.e. the length of the class or workout). So, it is especially crucial to the safety of your customers to select a yoga mat cleaner that is safe and non-toxic.
- Your customers share mats following each workout. Our non-toxic yoga mat cleaner is incredibly effective for eliminating harmful bacteria found in sweat and skin particles, making sharing mats between workouts safe and healthy!
- Your customers likely value safe, holistic and non-toxic cleaning options. Ask any of your customers which they prefer – toxins and chemicals, or all-natural ingredients like essential oils?
- Non-natural products can be corrosive to your equipment (and just think what they do to your customers’ skin!).
- Your responsibility to your customers is to help them cultivate a healthy, thriving lifestyle. Go back and read your company’s mission statement. It likely includes a message about promoting and encouraging healthy living for each and every one of your customers, doesn’t it? Wouldn’t you want to live up to that mission, even down to the cleaning products you use?
Keep your customers and employees safe day in and day out with our Eucalyptus-based yoga mat cleaner!
Jul 4, 2018 | Health & Wellness, Seasonal
There’s something about the sweet scent of citrus on a sweltering summer day that’s so refreshing. Orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, lime – they’re the scents and tastes we crave all summer long.
With temperatures rising and the sun baking down, it can be tempting to toss a few drops of those beloved citrus oils into any blend you create.
But before you do, be sure to understand the potential dangers of incorrect citrus oil use in the summer and how to safely use them for your family during the hottest, sunniest days of the year.
The Dangers of Citrus Oil in the Summer
Our beloved citrus oils are photosensitive, meaning they contain compounds that increase our skin’s sensitivity to ultraviolet rays.
So, while it may be tempting to put a few drops of your favorite citrus oil into your summertime lotions, sunscreens or body sprays before going outside, doing so may actually harm your skin and cause a reaction if you remain in the sun for an extended period of time.
Best Ways to Use Citrus Oil in the Summer
- Use at night. If you want to lather up with your favorite homemade citrus oil lotion, be sure to do so at night. Avoid skin application during the day, when you’re going back and forth between indoors and outdoors regularly.
- Use in a safe product, like our Citrus-Infused Eucalyptus Shower Mist! This is a perfect way to get your daily splash of citrus without compromising your skin. Simply run a warm shower and spray the product into the steam – enjoy the energizing and refreshing scent of summertime citrus while staying safe and healthy!
- Use in a diffuser. Diffuse the oils in your home rather than applying on your skin. This is a great way to enjoy the fresh, sweet scent of citrus without compromising your skin health if spending time outdoors during the day!
- Cover up! If you do apply citrus oil to your skin before going outside, be sure to cover up. Wear longer sleeves, a hat and/or a light jacket.
- Wash and dilute if affected. If you or a family member do develop a reaction caused by sun exposure and citrus oils, be sure to wash the affected area with cool water and a mild soap. Pat the area dry and rub a small amount of coconut or vegetable oil on the area to further dilute any remaining essential oil.
What are some of your favorite oils to use in the summer? Be sure to always check the labels to check the oil photosensitivity and make sure it’s safe for use in the sun!
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!
