Hello Everyone,
I’m so glad to be sharing this blog with you all! If you know anything about me, you will know that sharing wellness tips is honestly my greatest joy. I have linked all of my favourite oils below, from BWFOL (Buy Whole Foods Online) which is quite frankly the best thing to happen to me since lockdown 😉.
On my Instagram, friends often share what oils/diffusers they have been using, so there is always space for trying new things. I’m also considering studying Aromatherapy, to get that under my belt. If you have a course in mind or even a sponsorship, please email me.
Let’s Jump In…
- Lavender: Semi-sweet floral smell, quite strong and aids in total relaxation & sleep. I tend to pair this with my body oil before bed. I usually buy big bottles because it’s my most used!
- I use Lavender in my diffuser to begin “night time”, as well as/or putting 1 drop behind both ears and at the soles of my feet, and wrists. I may also add to my pillow but I honestly do whatever I feel in the mood for.
2. Peppermint: Very strong in an obvious peppermint smell, best to be used in the morning or midday to awaken and refresh my senses. If you like the minty fragrance you can also try spearmint which has a much sweeter smell.
- I use this to ease any tummy discomfort – I usually add a few drops to some castor oil during PMS or a body oil if i’m experiencing bloating (DM me if you want a really AWKS airplane story about this *eyes*). I also use in a facial steam for headaches, with Rosemary
3. Ylang Ylang: Super sweet floral smell, which I have now associated with the mid-morning/day time. It is an awesome one to pair with peppermint for that perfect brightening vibe, or frankincense for a more calm and balanced vibe.
- I use Ylang Ylang in my diffuser but also in my shea butter body mix. Simply add a shea butter, coconut oil and a few drops of oil to a jar and boom- yummy ylang gang!
4. Tea Tree: This almost antiseptic kind of smell has been easy to identify for so long! Used for addressing lovely spots and cleaning, Tea Tree is one I tend to use on it’s own as it’s not a subtle one! Ps. most essential oils are actually antiseptic which is a bonus.
- I often put Tea Tree in the diffuser if i feel a little under the weather, with added peppermint. It’s also great for facial steaming and clears up throat and skin nicely. Occasionally I will add a drop to some water to clean my phone.
5. Frankincense: Yes, this WAS used in the bible which kind of explains it’s very earthy, dessert-like aroma. I watched a BBC Sahara Desert documentary a month ago, and saw the Nomads inhaling this as a ritual-type practise. It’s said to have antidepressant like qualities and I can really vouch for that. It’s not sweet, but it is strong and woody. Use lightly!
- I use this beauty, on low-mood days, to lift my spirits. I pop it in the diffuser with Ylang Ylang and sometimes add a drop of Peppermint to the blend. I will also use it topically with my shea butter, on my wrist and shoulder tips, if i’m feeling particularly anxious or having palpitations.
I also tend to buy citrus oils such as Sweet Orange, Lemon & Grapefruit which pairs well with Rosemary too.
Essential Oil Diffusers
Where do we start? I know Amazon has many but, I have seen lots of people using the Tisserand Diffuser, which is also the brand of my oils from Amazon. The one I currently have is the VicTsing which works well for short term in a small room.
You may want a larger diffuser as the smaller ones will need refilling too often to fill a living room for example. I also prefer to have diffusers with less stimulating led colours, as exposure to light will suppress the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. For more on sleep hygiene, look out for my next post!
As always, connect with me on Instagram, let me know what you aromatherapy products you use!
Stay Blessed,
Dest x
Some links may be affiliated with BWFOL, which just means when you make your purchase through clicking my links, they will give me a small commission from that sale. Win Win!
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