Mar 28, 2018 | All About Eucalyptus, House & Home, Seasonal
Did someone say it’s spring cleaning time? Spring is finally here and it’s time to throw open your windows, let some fresh air in, and tidy everything up. Don’t forget to add these to-dos to your list:
Pack away your heaviest winter clothes and blankets for next year.
If the weather has shown signs of warming up, make a laundry date! Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to some detergent and give all your heaviest winter items a good wash. Then pack everything away in vacuum-sealed bags, tubs, or chests.
De-funk your exercise equipment.
Spring cleaning isn’t just about making sure your house is neat and tidy. Take some time to give your workout gear a nice scrub to get rid of bad odors and germs. Clean your rubber-coated weights and yoga mat with this awesome Eucalyptus + Lavender mat spray, and give those stinky sneakers a refresh with a spritz of Eucalyptus!
Give your carpets a spot treatment.
After opening all the windows and letting the light in, you may have noticed a few spots on the carpet that you didn’t see before. No worries! Eucalyptus oil is a great stain remover. Mix ¼ cup of the oil with 1 cup of water and shake to make a spray that safe for the carpet. After testing it on a small area, spray and leave on the spot for a minute or so, then scrub away.
What’s one thing at the top of your spring cleaning list? Let us know in the comments below!
Mar 15, 2018 | Health & Wellness, Seasonal
When it’s cold outside and you’re stuck indoors, you might catch yourself feeling bored or antsy. Here are four great ways to combat the winter blues when you’re all cooped up!
1. Get some fresh air.
On an afternoon that feels a little warmer, turn off your heater for a few hours and open up some windows to let in the fresh air. Diffuse some Eucalyptus Oil for a clean, fresh scent.
2. Do something creative.
Winter is the perfect time to get crafty! Make some bath salts for family and friends with three simple ingredients: Eucalyptus Oil, baking soda, and Epsom salt. Click here for a great recipe!
3. Have a spa day.
Treat yourself to a luxurious spa day at home. Pamper yourself with a hot shower and a spritz of Lavender-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist, a face mask, and a manicure. Don’t forget the lemon water!
4. Get a head start on Spring cleaning.
If you’re feeling restless, why not start the deep clean early? Take some time to go through your closet and set aside clothes for donation, vacuum the whole house (even the baseboards), scrub the showers, and make your kitchen counters shine! A few sprays of one of our amazing ShowerMist scents will freshen up stinky areas!
What’s your favorite way to spend the day when it’s too cold to go out? Comment below and tell us!
Feb 13, 2018 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness, House & Home, Seasonal
Winter can be full of great things like hot chocolate and snowball fights but it can also be the time when your immune system begins fighting the war against cold and flu viruses. Here are some essential oil products to help your fight for a better, healthier life during winter.
1. Eucalyptus Oil
This antiseptic and antibacterial oil is found in things from cough drops to steam rooms. Eucalyptus ShowerMist can help you combat inflammation in your lungs. It will also help keep your house smelling clean and fresh while helping remove mold and mildew!
2. Peppermint
Peppermint just smells like it’s healthy. Not only is it good for your respiratory system, Mint-Infused Eucalyptus ShowerMist can help with aches and also help calm fevers when used in the shower.
3. Citrus
Citrus can help energize you during the snow filled days and give you a taste of summer during a blizzard. Citrus-Infused Eucalyptus Showermist is a great air freshener when used in a diffuser with it’s mild blend of citrus and eucalyptus.
4. Lime
Lime has a ton of uses. It can be used to help your immune system fight off germs left and right with it’s antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Try Menthol-Infused ShowerMist for a virgin Mojito smell while in a hot shower.
All of our products are great right out of the bottle! Spray in your hot shower, put several drops in a humidifier, or just around the room to keep it fresh while spending more time inside this winter. For continuous exhilaration, try our new electronic diffusers!
Nov 7, 2017 | Seasonal
It’s about the time for holiday shopping. It can be rough looking for gifts that people will like. But there’s no better way to show care for your loved ones than to help them live a healthier and more enriching life. And to make your life easier this year, we want to give you the best guide to doing just that.
Here is EuroSpa’s 2017 Eucalyptus and Aromatherapy holiday gift-giving guide:
Aromatherapy Gift Ideas
- NEW Aromatherapy Diffuser Set: You can now create your own aromatherapy diffuser set. Including one diffuser and a Eucalyptus ShowerMist of your choice, you can create a wonderful atmosphere with Eucalyptus. A diffuser will keep a home smelling fresh and clean, enhancing the powerful scent of Eucalyptus and choice of infusion. It can also keep everyone at home healthy and feel uplifted this holiday season.
- Gift Basket of Assorted Mint-Eucalyptus Products: Fill a basket with an assortment of holiday smells that will bring some relaxation and new energy to a stressed out person. Know someone who loves the scent of Mint? Pamper them with our Menthol and Mint-Infused ShowerMists along with Menthol Crystals. These gifts will allow them to enjoy the refreshing aroma in several capacities.
- Yoga Mat Cleaner: Do you have friends or family that love to do yoga? Well, we’ve got the perfect gift for them. Our Lavender-Infused Eucalyptus Yoga Mat Cleaner will enhance their yoga experience and keep their mat free from germs and microbes that could make them sick. Besides the health benefits, the Lavender-Eucalyptus aroma will relax and calm them, allowing them to more deeply enjoy performing yoga.
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Jul 11, 2017 | Seasonal
Summertime is the favorite season of many people, and for good reason. Summer vacations, family barbecues, and a sense of community make this time fun. But what if you don’t know what to do with the time you may have off from work and normal life? How do you make the most of your summer? Here are some great tips:
How to have the best summer of your life
Spend time with family & friends
Summertime offers plenty of excuses for family get-togethers. Call up family and friends that live nearby for a weekend barbecue. Come up with a weekly meeting for a time with friends to catch up and doing something fun. And make a point to stick with your plans.
For households, set aside time during the weekends for a family movie or game night. If you have kids, spend time with them to let them know you’re happy they have time off from school.
It’s not more likely than summertime (besides the holidays perhaps) that people will have free time, so make the most of it.
Spend time in nature
Nature has a lot to offer with the warmer weather, so take advantage of sunny days and enjoy the outdoors.
Plan trips to the beach or a lake. Take walks in the sand during sunset. Ride a bike in the woods, or around your neighborhood. Go camping up in the mountains.
There is so much to do in this beautifully designed world. So don’t let it pass you by.
Spend time on yourself
Wherever you are in life, it’s always a good idea to work on improving yourself.
Self-improvement can take many forms. One way is improving your career. This could mean asking for a raise, learning new ways to do your job better, or gaining new experience. You can also improve your perspective on life.
Another way is improving your health. Summer is the perfect time to start new habits to refresh and reinvigorate your body. Start an exercise routine, clean up your diet, or play a sport in a rec league. Or if you’re looking to relax, treat yourself to a home spa with our Citrus-Infused Eucalyptus Oil.
Use the summer to work on any aspect of your life that you feel is lacking or needs improvement. There’s no time like now to do it.
Spend time in your community
With the spare time you may find yourself with, why not use it to serve others around you?
There is always someone who needs a helping hand. You could volunteer at a church, serve at a soup kitchen, help clean up a local park or give your time to a local charity.
Giving away your time to others is one of the single most satisfying actions possible. Helping your fellow man and woman is not only a noble gesture but also a unique way to meet new people. And these people could end up being friends for the rest of your life.
Don’t miss out on the best summer of your life
Whatever you do, don’t waste the time you have. Use it wisely and productively. That’s where you’ll find satisfaction in your summer.
How do you spend your time in the summer? Let us know in the comments below, and help others enjoy the season by sharing!
Jun 27, 2017 | Seasonal
Many people think of Eucalyptus Oil as a winter thing, but summer is here and we wanted to let you know that it’s not just for winter!
One of the great things about Eucalyptus is that it really is an year-round oil, with uses for just about anything related to health and wellness.
Here are our top five uses for Eucalyptus in the summertime.
- Getting rid of the stink. Whether it’s a stink that’s airborne or embedded in fabric, Eucalyptus can seem like pure magic when getting rid of it. Spray it on and inside shoes that have been on sweaty feet all day. Spritz a little on the inside of your trash can after those big weekend barbecues to eliminate the stink from meat packaging. Spray some on your camping gear after a long winter’s storage to get rid of any musty smells or leftover campfire smoke from last year.
- Having a healthier DIY hand sanitizer. Having a picnic or BBQ? Make sure your hands are clean first with your own portable hand sanitizer. Mix a few drops (about 2 spritzes each) of our Lavender-Infused and Citrus-Infused ShowerMist with 2-4 ounces of carrier oil (like almond oil) in a 2 or 4 oz spray bottle. Shake well to combine and then use liberally to kill germs before you chow down.
- Keeping the bugs at bay. A few studies have shown that eucalyptus is just as effective, if not more effective, than DEET in protecting you from bug bites. Make your own insect repellent by mixing 1 part essential oil with 10-20 parts carrier oil for maximum effectiveness. For this recipe, it’s best if you use a roller ball applicator. (If you want to use a spray bottle, you’ll need to use water and vodka instead of oil) Mix 3 spritzes of our Lavender-Infused ShowerMist with 15 drops of citronella essential oil, 5 drops of lemongrass oil, and 2 tablespoons of carrier oil like almond oil. Shake well, and apply liberally. Reapply every couple of hours (or less), depending on the intensity of your bug situation. You can also diffuse this mix (minus the carrier oil) in areas where you want to keep the bugs away. Did some get through and bite you? Use the Lavender-Infused ShowerMist with some carrier oil directly on mosquito bites to relieve the itch and reduce the inflammation.
- Easing motion sickness on your summer vacation. While ginger has been known to ease motion sickness and nausea from travel on planes, boats and cars, eucalyptus combined with peppermint and lavender will also do wonders for travel queasiness. The best application is to combine 10-12 drops (total) of our Mint-Infused, Lavender-Infused and Citrus-Infused ShowerMist per 2 ounces of carrier oil and then rub it on your belly, wrists, temples and collarbones. Alternatively, you can diffuse this mix in a car diffuser or personal inhaler. You can apply the mix on some cotton balls and let those sit where you can smell them while in transit.
- Relief from seasonal allergies. Eucalyptus oil opens up the lungs and sinuses, which improves circulation and reduces symptoms of allergies. Studies have shown that it produces a cold sensation in the nose that helps to improve airflow. Inhaling diffused peppermint oil can immediately unclog the sinuses and offer relief to scratchy throats. Peppermint acts as an expectorant and provides relief for allergies, as well as colds, coughs, sinusitis, asthma and bronchitis. It has the power to discharge phlegm and reduce inflammation — a leading cause of allergic reactions. To get some relief, diffuse a few drops of our Menthol-Infused or Mint-Infused Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist in a diffuser, or fill a large bowl with boiling water, spritz 3-4 sprays of the ShowerMist into the water, place a towel over your head and inhale deeply for 5–10 minutes.
Did you find these tips useful? Tell us in the comments below! We’d love to hear your feedback.
