Dec 20, 2015 | Body & Beauty, Seasonal
Dry skin is an uncomfortable byproduct of winter. Going from an overly heated car or indoor space into the crisp cold winter air can be a real shock to your skin, causing tightening, dehydration, and flaking. Nobody wants that. That’s why we want to share some tried and true home remedies to an annoying problem.
Here are 3 Easy Ways to Prevent Dry Winter Skin
Exfoliation
An exfoliating scrub made by concocting lemon juice and sugar leaves your skin soft and glowing. Mix a teaspoon of sugar and mix it with the juice of half a lemon, using cotton balls to scrub all over the face. With a circular massage of the skin with this beauty scrub, rough spots on the face become even. Lemons remove patches on the skin and help skin cells regenerate. Put a jar of it on your nightstand and apply it regularly.
Steam
Winter is not a friend to dry skin. The heating in homes evaporates the water from the air, making it very dry. Humidifiers are useful at a time like this by adding moisture to the air and thus hydrating your dry skin. Also, add a few sprays of our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist to the room to enhance the health and wellness benefits. Eucalyptus in the air will not only open up the bronchial passages for better respiratory health but also cleanse your skin.
Moisturize
Moisture forms a protective layer on the skin by keeping it hydrated. Oils that are easily absorbed by the skin, such as coconut, jojoba, and almond, tend to be better at keeping the real moisture in, allowing the skin the best nourishment possible. Coconut oil makes the skin feel soft and removes its previous scaly characteristic by moistening it naturally. Coconut oil has sufficient amounts of fatty acid that make up for any loss of moisture from the skin. Applying oils like these work best when left on for an entire night. Rub on a generous amount before going to sleep and wash it off in the morning; do this every night. Over-the-counter creams work well in the beginning but only leave a surface layer of hydration.
Bonus tip?
Drink more water and reduce your caffeine intake. Caffeine dehydrates skin cells and causes inflammation. Drinking water does the opposite; it calms the skin and nourishes the cells, allowing you to adapt to the changing temperatures easily.
We’re dedicated to your health and can’t wait to hear how these remedies helped you. So, let us know in the comments, and share on social with the buttons below!
May 19, 2015 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness
Whether you’ve been dealing with back pain for a long time, or the pain is new to you due to trauma or exercise, back pain slows your day down and needs to be alleviated fast. But pain pills can’t offer long-term relief without side effects. So what can you do?
You need natural relief that can heal your body instead of masking symptoms. So that’s why you need our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist.
When Eucalyptus essential oil is of a high quality and not processed or diluted, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that make it a great option when treating sore or over-exercised muscles. Eucalyptus oil can help relax stiff muscles, allowing for pain relief, a greater range of motion, and easy muscle movement.
So how can you soothe your muscle aches with Eucalyptus oil?
Here are a few ways:
How to Heal Back Pain with Eucalyptus Oil
- Add 3-5 drops of straight (neat) Eucalyptus oil directly onto sore muscles and slowly massage it into the skin (it’s a strong oil though, and it may be best to dilute with coconut oil first until you know how your body responds).
- Add 15-50 drops of Eucalyptus oil to a hot bath. Combined with the benefits of the oil, the heat of the water encourages muscles to relax and helps reduce next-day stiffness. For additional benefits, Epsom salts can be added to the water as well.
- The easiest and best option is to get our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist, spraying it into the hot steam of your shower, or even into the warmth of a sauna or steam room.
Remember, the body has an amazing ability to heal itself when supported well through lifestyle and proper health habits. Pain in the body is also a sign of something else going on, so dealing with the root cause naturally can help you find long-term relief.
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Apr 29, 2015 | All About Eucalyptus, Health & Wellness
Prevention and care are the secrets to the longevity of health. Knowing the tools for prevention and care provides true control over your health.
We know there are many powerfully healing plants and natural remedies out there but are most fascinated by Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is one of the most effective plant oils that supports the immune system and overall health.
Eucalyptus is refreshing, stimulating, and a potent, long-lasting oil with a well-known aroma, right up there with the more common essential oils such as lavender, rose, and mint. Eucalyptus is a must-have for every family medicine cabinet, due to its antibacterial and anti-viral healing potency.
The Healing Benefits of Eucalyptus
- Respiratory aid with a strong influence on breathing and is helpful for regenerating lung tissue and function.
- Stimulates oxygen uptake in cell tissues and increases circulation. Increased oxygenation in the lungs promotes the cleansing and repair function of red blood cells.
- Eucalyptus is an excellent blood cleanser.
- Diffuse aromatically or use in a dilution of coconut or jojoba oil on the chest and upper back to treat bronchial problems.
- It’s a great expectorant and cough suppressant.
- Eucalyptus eases inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, as well as nasal congestion.
- Eucalyptus helps to relieve fevers. Useful in cool compresses: apply to the forehead, back of the neck, and over the kidneys and pelvic region.
- Eucalyptus is a traditional remedy for sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, strep throat, colds and flu, hay fever, catarrh, coughs, sinus headache, and tension headaches due to congestion.
And the benefits go on and on. Due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial nature, Eucalyptus oil is something every home’s medicine cabinet should hold. That’s why we’ve formulated the strongest, most pure Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist on the market. Not only can it be sprayed into shower steam for a home spa style of medicinal use, but it can also disinfect rooms and surfaces.
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Apr 17, 2015 | All About Eucalyptus, Seasonal
Want to increase alertness in the classroom while combating bacteria and viruses? It’s all possible with Eucalyptus oil.
Eucalyptus oil has the most amazing health and mental benefits, not to mention the fact that it’s anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic, antibacterial, a decongestant, deodorant, and stimulating to the mind.
With all those benefits, it’s no wonder why students and teachers alike are witnessing boosts in academic performance.
How to use Eucalyptus Oil in the classroom
Place a diffuser in the classroom and fill it with water to an appropriate level, adding a few sprays of Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist to the diffuser. The aroma relaxes tension and elevates mental awareness throughout the room. Also, Eucalyptus can help prevent illnesses or relieve symptoms from already existing conditions, allowing more students to stay healthy and reduce class absences. These include:
Asthma
During an asthma attack, massage 1-2 drops over the chest. Also, inhale the aroma directly or diffuse in the air.
Brain Blood Flow
Diffuse throughout the home or classroom to increase circulation to the brain.
Congestion
Eucalyptus oil uses included clearly congestion from the airways. Inhale for nasal congestion and massage the oil over other affected areas.
Disinfectant
Its antiviral and antibacterial properties naturally make Eucalyptus oil a powerful disinfectant for most surfaces.
Lice
Its natural insecticidal properties make this among one of the more surprising uses.
Respiratory Viruses
Fight viral infections by diffusing Eucalyptus constantly during times of illness. This can help fight cold and flu viruses that are common in the winter and spring months.
And apart from all the amazing benefits, Eucalyptus oil has a great aroma that everyone is sure to enjoy. So help your students have a happier, healthier school year with Eucalyptus.
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Dec 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Using certain essential oils in a diffuser can spread the fragrance of the natural oils in the house and bring about a sense of pleasure throughout. In addition, it’s healing properties have the power to fight colds and viruses alike. The aroma emitted from these essential or natural oils stimulates the brain functions which in turn acts as a healing therapy. This eventually helps in relaxation and various health benefits.These aromatic oils are also absorbed through the skin which travels through the bloodstream to promote whole-body healing.
Not only does diffusing essential oils offer medicinal benefits, but there are also some day to day benefits as the natural oils contain antidepressant and antibacterial properties. By diffusing the oils regularly, the you will improve your life quality and overcome daily emotional and physical challenges!
- Stress relief
- Anxiety or fear management
- Self esteem booster
- Grief extinguisher
- Fatigue control
- Agitation release
- Isolation aid
- Memory Boosters
- Immune Booster
- Anti-Viral / Anti-Septic
Here are our top recommendations for essential oils that will kill germs and boost that holiday mood this season, and their benefits!
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon helps maintain a healthy immune system, especially when seasonal threats are high. When diffused, Cinnamon promotes clear breathing while purifying the air.
- Eucalyptus: The health benefits of eucalyptus oil are well-known and wide ranging, and its properties include anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating, and other medicinal qualities. We recommend our shower spray, as it will stimulate respiratory health when activated by steam.
- Cypress: Cypress essential oil is also used to help with asthma, reducing cellulite, colds and coughing, strengthening connective tissue, diarrhea, nose bleeds, scar tissue, and more. When used aromatically, Cypress essential oil can help calm your body and mind, bringing both to a peaceful and relaxed state.
- Orange: It is excellent for disinfecting and killing fungus and pathogens. It has very effective actions against colds and flu, and is highly recommended for use during their early stages.
As we said, we most recommend to use the Eucalyptus Oil Spray in the shower, for best results. For the other oils, a couple drops each in a diffuser, will not only create a delicious holiday blend, but also lift your mood and support your immune system greatly.
Your health is our priority. Please contact us, at Eurospa for more information and products for home and spa health!
