Feb 20, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Spas, Steam Rooms & Saunas
Many of us are spending some more time in the gym this time of year, and you may have walked past the steam room without a second thought on if it’s worth staying for an extra 15 minutes before going home. Long story short: yes. It’s totally worth it! Before we hop into all the benefits of using a steam room, let’s clear up a big question you might have:
What’s the difference between a steam room and a sauna? Are they the same?
The short answer is no, they’re definitely different! The biggest difference is that saunas use dry heat and are much warmer. Steam rooms are still warm, but not quite as intense as a sauna. The humidity level is also much higher.
Now that we have that cleared up, let’s jump into all the wonderful reasons to use a steam room:
Decongestion
If you have a stuffy nose from a cold or sinus infection, steam therapy can be amazingly helpful. The combination of warmth and moisture works wonders to open up the nasal passages and thin out mucous to help you recover more quickly.
Improved Circulation
Moist heat really helps to get the blood flowing, especially in the legs and arms. When your circulation improves, so does your heart health. High blood pressure also tends to get lower (side note: this is one of the reasons why you feel relaxed in a steam room!).
Glowing Skin
No need to spend all your money on an expensive facial! Moist steam opens up the pores and releases toxins beneath the skin as well as any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin on the skin’s surface. Because of this, you may have more clear and even skin.
Workout Recovery
There’s a reason why many people sit in the steam room at the gym after a workout – and not just to relax! Moist heat penetrates deep into muscle tissue to aid in healing and also loosens stiff joints. Since we know that steam rooms also improve circulation, all that flowing blood also helps to promote healing.
We love steam rooms on their own, but we also love using some of our many 100% Pure Eucalyptus ShowerMists to amp up the healing and benefits. Take one of our ShowerMists and spritz a few sprays into the steam (away from your face) and breathe deeply. It’s an easy but effective way to make your time in the steam room even more beneficial.
May 10, 2017 | Aromatherapy, Seasonal, Shower & Bath
Moms are special people! Just think of all they gave up for you!! Cooking, driving, cleaning, listening, caring and many other acts of sacrificial giving make moms special people in all of our lives. Remember her this Mother’s Day! Of course we don’t need a special day to say “thank you” for all they do but it’s nice to have a day to remember her with a special gift. Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters, Nieces and Daughters appreciate being remembered as well!
Treat your mother, or another special woman, to a unique gift of either a 2 oz or 8 oz bottle of EuroSpa Aromatics ShowerMist. Available in 100% Pure Eucalyptus Oil, Mint Infused, Lavender Infused, Menthol Infused or Citrus Infused Eucalyptus Oil. Always pure oils. Never any synthetic chemical compounds.
An every-day mundane shower becomes a Eucalyptus Oil infused spa experience! Whether pure Eucalyptus Oil or one of our unique infusion blends, Mom will emerge from her shower exhilarated, energized and ready to face the day or an evening of excitement and enchantment. Eucalyptus Oil has been used for centuries for its unique therapeutic benefits for inhalation therapy, skin treatment and attitude adjustment. Mom can’t always go to a spa and experience the benefits of a Eucalyptus Oil infused steam room or treatment room. But, she can always indulge herself with a specialty treatment in the shower.
With 400 sprays in a 2 oz bottle and 1600 sprays in an 8 oz bottle, this gift will keep on giving for weeks to come. Each shower will remind Mom that you cared and remembered her not only on Mother’s Day but for many days after.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Jan 30, 2016 | Health & Wellness
Whether it’s late night studying, having fun, a restless baby, or a wound up mind, nobody likes waking up with tired eyes and a mind that matches.
So we want to share with you some simple and natural tips to wake up not only your eyes but your whole self so you can conquer your day with energy and eyes wide open.
5 Tips to Feel More Awake in the Morning
Cold water. Immediately cleanse your face upon waking. Let the cold begin. Splash your face with as cold of water you can handle, 10 – 20 times. If you’re feeling super brave, lay with an ice pack on your eyes for 5 minutes.
Take a shower. Not just any shower, take a Eucalyptus shower. Run some hot water and spray our Menthol-Infused Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist into the steam. Breathe deep and let the menthol and Eucalyptus penetrate your lungs and skin cells for total body rejuvenation.
Caffeine. Brew up some green or black tea using 2 bags total. Once it has steeped, set aside the bags on a dish, and drink the tea. But also, you can grab those tea bags, lay down, and place them on your eyes for about 10 minutes. You’ll see some great tightening and brightening.
Lemon water. Nothing is better than drinking hot, warm, or cold lemon water in the morning. Simply slice and squeeze the lemon, add water and enjoy. This will detox your endocrine and lymphatic system for an awakening from the inside out.
Eye drops. A perfect finishing touch includes lubricating and redness-reducing eye drops. You’ll feel more wide-eyed and less bloodshot within minutes.
Enjoy these tips and go about your day without feeling tired. Live life with no more bags under your eyes or droopy eyelids today!
Which of these tips will you start doing? Tell us in the comments and share this article with others on social!
Jan 27, 2016 | Health & Wellness
One minute your feel like a normal woman, and the next moment you’re riding the waves of mood swings, body changes, hot flashes, and fatigue. It feels like a roller coaster stuck on the loops. You deserve some easy and natural ways to ease those symptoms, so you don’t have to stop living your life.
Top 5 at-home, natural treatments for menopause relief fast
Prevent through food
The best medicine is preventative, and the most preventative medicine is food. You should strive for a balance of good fats, complex carbohydrates, and protein. Also, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables at every meal, including breakfast. It’s best to eat three meals a day and two or more snacks to keep your blood sugar stable. The most important thing to remember is to reduce carbohydrates, especially refined carbohydrates, and sugars.
Supplement with herbs
Herbs are miraculous because they share a similar molecular structure to our hormones. This allows them to support our hormone production by slowing them down or even copying what our own hormones do, depending on your body’s unique needs. Some herbs that can help reduce menopause symptoms include St. John’s wort, black cohosh, passionflower, chaste berry, wild yam, and ashwagandha.
Be active
Because of your fluctuating estrogen levels, your body will tend to hold on to fat. Additionally, fat actually produces estrogen, which can create even more fat. So it’s easy to get stuck in a frustrating cycle if you’re not active. Moving your body has a major impact on your weight, other menopausal symptoms, and your overall health. Gentle exercise can be helpful too, especially if your adrenal glands are overworked and you constantly feel fatigued. Movement is also medicine so find a movement you enjoy and be consistent!
Keep hot flashes at bay
Those up and down hormones cause you to feel out of nowhere, so be prepared! Be sure to drink a lot of water, so the heat doesn’t tax your system. Also be sure to stock up on a Eucalyptus ShowerMist, that you can either spray into the steam of the shower to invigorate you or for you to spray around you as the hot flashes hit. Eucalyptus is cooling and calming; the perfect helper to this crazy season.
Be nurturing to yourself
The physical effects of stress make nurturing self-care especially important. One of the most effective, inexpensive and amazingly simple ways to reduce stress is deep breathing. Think how easy just taking a deep breath several times a day is. Know how much sleep you need, and respect that. Go to bed early or sleep in if you can. Get massages. Facials. Your skin is likely to break out more often with the hormonal changes, and it feels good to maintain your glow.
When women make natural adjustments to their lifestyles, not only do they feel much better but also feel in control of their menopause symptoms. And we’re happy to support you on the journey.
How do you find menopause relief? Let us know in the comments and share this on social!
Jan 24, 2016 | Health & Wellness
Everyone wants that fresh and dewy look, and why not? It keeps you looking youthful and full of life. But winter can be harsh with false heating and cold wind that dries you up and spits you out. Never you fear though, we specialize in bettering your health and getting your skin to glow with vibrancy.
Simple tips for glowing skin in spite of winter dryness
Drink plenty of water:
It’s not easy because you’re cold. Well, there’s a simple solution: heat it up. You can easily make some hot or warm water and add a splash of lemon or some mint leaves to create some instant flavor. Without being hydrated on the inside, your skin will inevitably stay parched on the outside.
Moisturize:
Use a quality, paraben-free moisturizer, even if you’ve got oily skin. Moisturizers help to balance the oil production while quenching your skin’s intense thirst.
Exfoliate:
It doesn’t cost a lot for this one. Just sprinkle a little baking soda into your daily cleanser about twice a week to add a little buff and shine to your skin. Baking soda not only sloughs off the dead skin but also helps neutralize your skin’s sensitive ph naturally and affordably.
Steam:
Open up your pores by cleansing and nourishing them in the steam of your shower for total hydration and renewal. Add only the best Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMist to the steam and your shower will turn into a total spa experience. You won’t believe the glow you’ll get from just this one tip. Eucalyptus cleanses the skin but also increases circulation, bringing more blood to the flush of your cheeks and more oxygen to each thirsty cell.
Dry skin is a real winter bummer, but you can beat it. Stop suffering from cracked and painfully parched skin.
What other methods do you use to overcome dry skin? Tell us in the comments!
