May 23, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness, House & Home
Everyone loves the smell of tantalizing, fresh oranges. Lime adds a ZING! of energy and brightness to anything it touches. And without lemons, we’d have no lemonade! What’s summer without lemonade?
Citrus fruits are clearly beloved across the world. Did you know that these fruits are also used to make some of the best essential oils for your home and natural wellness goals?
Use Lemon Oil to make an all-natural cleaning solution
Lemon oil is a great disinfectant! Mix this oil with tea tree oil (another great antiseptic oil), a little white vinegar, and water to create a surface cleaner that gets the job done AND smells great. Here’s a recipe: 20 drops lemon oil + 10 drops tea tree oil + dash of white vinegar + 8 oz water. Add to a glass spray bottle and shake gently.
Use any combination of Citrus Oils for a happy, energized scent
Citrus oils smell great together and elicit feelings of sunshine, joy, and relaxation! Soak up the Vitamin C vibes by blending a few citrus oils together in your diffuser at the same time, or spritzing a little in the air during a relaxing bath or shower.
Use Orange Oil to aid an upset stomach
If you’re nauseous, reach for the Orange Oil! Apply a few drops to your stomach and rub in a clockwise motion. (Peppermint Oil is also great for tummy trouble and blends well with Orange. Combine the two if you’d like an added cooling sensation!)
Blend Citrus Oil with other oils to add a burst of energy or soften the scent
Since Citrus Oils are so similar to each other, most of them blend well with floral or clean scents. Try blending a few drops of Orange or Lemon Oil with Lavender, Eucalyptus, or Peppermint.
What is your favorite citrus oil to use around your home?
How do you use it? Let us know 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!
May 9, 2018 | Health & Wellness
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! If you’ve struggled to find the perfect gift to express your gratitude for all she’s done for you, we’re here to help! Here are a few of our favorite treats to delight her senses:
Lavender Infused Eucalyptus Oil for a restful evening bath
There’s nothing like a hot, candlelit bath at the end of a long day! Gift a bottle of our incredible ShowerMist with a carton of Epsom salt and a soft robe and Mom will be feeling relaxed in no time!
Menthol Crystals and a crystal warmer for an invigorating aroma
Mom can melt our menthol crystals in a warmer to diffuse the scent throughout her house, clear the air, and make any day feel like a spa day. Head over early to tidy up for her and make dinner and she’ll really swoon.
Help Mom start her essential oils collection
Has your mom been looking into natural wellness lately? Order a book all about essential oils and pair it with her first bottle of 100% Pure Eucalyptus Oil, a natural household staple and an all-time fan favorite!
Let Mom choose her own adventure with a gift card
Is your mom hard to shop for? Is she particular when it comes to scents? Give the gift of choice with a digital gift card for all products in the EuroSpa Aromatics shop, available in increments of $25. Make sure to write a heartfelt card so she feels celebrated.
How are you planning to celebrate the mother figures in your life this year? Tell us in the comments below!
May 2, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Body & Beauty, Health & Wellness, Spas, Steam Rooms & Saunas
Tea Tree Oil is a beloved essential oil in the natural health community. Not only does it delight the senses with an invigorating scent, but it has so many other amazing uses! Here are three of our favorite things about tea tree oil:
Tea Tree Oil is a great natural sanitizer.
Because of its sanitization properties, tea tree oil is used in many natural cleaner recipes. It can even discourage mold from growing. Spritz a little in your shower for a clean, fresh scent and peace of mind.
Tea Tree Oil can help reduce acne.
Tea tree oil can be used as a natural alternative to harsh acne cleansers and is just as effective as benzoyl peroxide. Mix a few drops of the oil with two teaspoons of raw honey to create your own face wash. Just remember to rinse with water!
Tea Tree Oil is great for the scalp.
Do you suffer from dandruff or a dry, itchy scalp? Tea tree oil is a great remedy and won’t cause excessive drying! Mix a few drops with some coconut milk (add a little lavender oil for a sweet scent) and massage it in while taking a shower.
Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Oil are a tough allergen-fighting pair.
Both oils act as a decongestant and can help clear stuffy sinuses. When used together they can reduce inflammation, ease pain, and boost immunity. This shower spray will have you feeling better in minutes.
How do you use Tea Tree Oil? Share your ideas and recipes 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 18, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, Health & Wellness, Seasonal, Shower & Bath
Is the pollen in the air sending your nose into sneezing fits? Is your throat feeling itchy and dry? Spring may be beautiful, but allergies are not! Here are our best tips to have you feeling better in no time.
Use Eucalyptus Oil to reduce sinus inflammation.
If your sinuses are stuffed up, you can use Eucalyptus Oil to clear your inflamed airways. Spritz some in a hot, steamy shower or apply a few drops to your chest to keep your sinuses clear all day.
Use Menthol to relieve coughing and congestion.
Add Menthol Crystals to a pot of boiling hot water, lean over it (very carefully), and cover your head with a towel. Breathe the steam in deeply for as long as you can stand the heat to soothe your sore throat. You can also melt the crystals in a warmer to diffuse the menthol through the rest of your home.
Diffuse Lavender Oil at night to sleep better.
Lavender Oil is also known to reduce inflammation and is a natural antihistamine. Since it has soothing, mildly sedative properties, we recommend diffusing it to get better rest at night when you’ve been coughing or are struggling to stay asleep.
What’s your favorite remedy for allergy season?
Tell us about it in the comments below.
