It is difficult to find time for yourself, especially during this time of year when the pace is frantic. Things put off until the end of the year—both at work and at home—do not help, and between holiday preparations and chores, you forget to take care of your body.
We thought we would give you some useful DIY tips to release the tension of these days.
We are talking about aromatherapy: a holistic practice that helps the body and mind regain awareness through fragrant essences extracted from nature.
THE 5 BEST NATURAL ESSENTIAL OILS
The use of aromatic oils and herbs has very ancient origins, with the first evidence dating back to 2000 B.C.; and it is what we call "aromatherapy" today, thanks to a chemist who noticed all the beneficial properties of lavender on the body while preparing his cosmetics.
Through the scent of aromatic substances, aromatherapy involves the body and mind, visibly changing the mood of those who practice it. A good scent helps to relax the nerves and maintain deep breathing, 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, and toning properties. Therefore, after an exhausting day, a DIY essential oil therapy helps to relax all the accumulated tension.
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 a cold for its balsamic effect; put 2 drops on a cloth handkerchief and place it under your 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 agent, it helps to fight anxious states.
- Citrus essential oil: the scent of citrus stimulates good humor and improves concentration, which is why we recommend placing it in study or work areas. Idea Toscana Citrus essential oils are composed of a blend measured according to the most refined aromatherapy techniques, making environments vibrant and harmonious.
Their fragrance releases a cheerful, zesty citrus effervescence, featuring orange, lemon, and bergamot combined with aromatic notes of fragrant lavender and a fleeting floral mix of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang.
IDEA TOSCANA DIFFUSERS: OLIVE, CITRUS, ROSE
Idea Toscana has created a line of ambient diffusers made only with natural essential oils, with the aim of drawing all the well-being that nature gives us and converting it into benefits for the body.
There are currently three scents available that evoke the true fragrances of our Tuscan lands: olive, rose, and citrus.
The Olive room fragrance creates a relaxing, intoxicating, and meditative atmosphere, perfect for releasing tension and stress after an intense day of work.
The Citrus room fragrance stimulates good humor and improves concentration; therefore, it is perfect for placement in a workspace.
The Rose room fragrance fills the space with pleasant sensations and elegant aromatic notes, to provide a moment of relaxation for the whole body.
OUR ESSENTIAL OILS: HOW TO USE THEM
To adjust the intensity of the fragrance, you can turn all or just some of the sticks included in the package: for greater intensity, turn them several times throughout the day. On our site, there are also natural essential oil blends, which can be used in various ways:
- Oil burner: 2 or 10 drops per three tablespoons of water to be heated with candles to release the scent of Tuscan nature into the air
- Electric room diffuser
- Radiator humidifiers: during the colder season, add a few drops of Idea Toscana OLIVO Essential Oil Blend directly into the humidifiers or the radiator water trays
- Linen fragrance: add a few drops onto small pieces of cardboard and place them inside the wardrobe and in drawers
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES WITH NATURAL AROMAS AND BODY OIL
Another useful tip for relaxing is to use relaxation techniques with oil-based products or aromas. By massaging specific points, you will recreate the feeling of pure natural relaxation: thePrima Spremitura Relaxing Body Oil nourishes, hydrates, and tones the skin without leaving it greasy, making it as soft and smooth as silk. The formula naturally contains Organic PGI Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Avocado Oil, designed to respect the hydro-lipid balance of all skin types.
This blend of natural essential oils amplifies the feeling of well-being, and the natural, plant-based, and organic ingredients guarantee maximum effectiveness and gentleness on everyone's skin, including children's.
How to use this oil:
right after a shower, pat your damp skin and massage it with the oil until fully absorbed, or warm the product between your hands and perform slow, circular movements on the points where you feel most tense.
RELAXATION AND SCRUB PRODUCTS TO USE IN THE SHOWER
Finally, for complete relaxation, use an organic linen and cotton relaxation and scrub glove, perfect for a moment of well-being in the shower, to give your skin a proper exfoliation and make it radiant.
Theback relaxation strip, on the other hand, is an exfoliating belt that helps scrub the back where we normally wouldn't reach with our hands.
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