It's hard to find time for yourself, especially at this time of year where the pace is frenetic. Things postponed until the end of the year - both at work and at home - don't help, and between holiday preparations and things to do we forget to take care of our bodies.
We thought we'd give you some useful DIY tips to release the tension of these days.
Let's talk about aromatherapy : a holistic practice that helps the body and mind to regain awareness through the fragrant essences extracted from nature.
TOP 5 NATURAL ESSENTIAL OILS
The use of oils and aromatic herbs has very ancient origins, the first testimonies date back to 2000 BC; and it is what we now call "aromatherapy" thanks to a chemist who, during the preparation of his cosmetics, noticed all the beneficial properties of lavender on the body.
Through the smell of aromatic substances, aromatherapy involves the body and mind , visibly changing the state of mind of those who practice it. A good perfume helps to relax the nerves and keep a deep breath, especially if you suffer from chronic or seasonal ailments.
There are many essential oils, each with its own specific use: some oils have antiseptic, healing, anti-rheumatic, toning properties. After an exhausting day, therefore, based therapy essential oils do it yourself helps to relax all the accumulated tensions.
Here are the 5 best natural essential oils according to Idea Toscana:
- Lemon essential oil: perfect as an air purifier and as a non-toxic household cleaner. 2 or 3 drops on the skin are perfect as a toner
- Peppermint essential oil: very useful in case of colds for its balsamic effect, put 2 drops on a handkerchief and place it under the nose and mouth for a few minutes to reduce congestion symptoms.
- Lavender essential oil : an aroma with a unique relaxing and calming power, useful for skin imperfections.
- Olive essential oil : relaxing with a meditative effect. Perfect as an anti-stress, it helps fight anxiety.
- Citrus essential oil : the citrus scent stimulates a good mood and improves concentration, for this reason we recommend placing it in study or work areas. Idea Toscana Citrus Essential Oils are composed of a blend dosed according to the most refined aromatherapy techniques and make environments vital and harmonious.
Their fragrance releases the cheerful citrus sparkle, where orange, lemon and bergamot stand out combined with aromatic notes of fragrant lavender and a fleeting floral mix of rose, jasmine and ylang ylang.
THE IDEA TOSCANA PERFUMERS: OLIVE TREE, CITRUS, ROSE
Idea Toscana has created a line of home fragrances created with only natural essential oils, in order to obtain all the possible well-being that nature gives us and convert it into benefits for the body.
At the moment there are three fragrances that evoke the true scents of our Tuscan lands: olive, rose and citrus.
The Olive tree home fragrance creates a relaxing, intoxicating and meditative atmosphere, perfect for releasing tension and stress after a busy day at work.
The Citrus Home Fragrance Stimulates a good mood and improves concentration; therefore, it is perfect to be placed in a work area.
The Rose air freshener fills the space with pleasant sensations and elegant aromatic notes, to give the whole body a moment of relaxation.
OUR ESSENTIAL OILS: HOW TO USE THEM
To adjust the intensity of the perfume, you can turn all or just some of the sticks included in the package: for greater intensity, turn them several times during the day. On our site there are also blends of natural essential oils, which can be used in various ways:
- Burn essences: 2 or 10 drops for three tablespoons of water to heat with candles and release the scent of Tuscan nature into the air
- Electric diffuser for environment
- Radiator humidifiers: during the colder season add a few drops of Idea Toscana OLIVE essential oil blend directly into humidifiers or radiator water trays
- Perfumes linen: add a few drops onto small pieces of card stock and place them inside your closet and drawers
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES WITH NATURAL AROMAS AND BODY OIL
Another useful tip to relax is to use relaxation techniques with oil-based products or aromas. By massaging specific points you will recreate the emotion of pure natural relaxation: Prima Spremitura Relaxing Body Oil nourishes, hydrates and tones the skin without greasing it, making it soft and smooth as silk. The formula obviously contains Organic Tuscan IGP Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Avocado Oil, designed to respect the hydrolipidic balance of all skin types.
This blend of natural essential oils amplifies the feeling of well-being and the natural ingredients, of vegetable and organic origin, guarantee maximum effectiveness and delicacy on everyone's skin, including children.
How to use this oil:
as soon as you get out of the shower, dab the moist skin and massage it with the oil until completely absorbed, otherwise warm this product in your hands and create slow, circular movements on the points where you feel more tense.
PRODUCTS FOR RELAXATION AND SCRUB TO USE IN THE SHOWER
Finally, for complete relaxation, use a relaxation glove and scrub in linen and organic cotton , perfect for a moment of well-being in the shower, to give the skin a correct exfoliating path and make it luminous.
The relaxation back strip , on the other hand, is an exfoliating belt that helps to scrub the back where we normally wouldn't reach with the use of our hands.
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