Aromatherapy to make your Valentine's Day Memorable

With Valentine's day right around the corner you may be thinking of doing something special for your loved one.  You can make an aromatherapy bath salt blend or an aromatherapy massage oil blend to create a romantic and lasting impression on your lover.

Essential Oils commonly associated with sensuality are: clary sage, jasmine, neroli, rose, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver and yang-ylang.

Throughout the ages scent has been used to woo partners and for personal expression.  Scents that we put on our skin mingle with the natural odor of our body to create a scent that is truly our own.  Our individual scent is so unique that babies have been able to identify their mothers through smell.  Scent is a primal sensation for us and as such evokes some of our more primal responses and emotions.  Using Aromatherapy to tap into your lovers unique scent connection can take your intimate experiences from wow to OH WOW.

To do this determine which smells from the above list you both find attractive and make you feel happy.  Look for those scent combo's in products you buy or you can use the individual essential oils to make a massage oil or bath salt (DIY recipe's to follow).

A few things to consider when using a massage oil for sensual purposes are to avoid getting the product on or near mucous membranes and sensitive body areas.  Have a towel nearby to dry your hands after using the massage oil.

Now that you have an understanding of the safety around using a massage oil and some suggestions for which essential oils to use to create a romantic setting its time to get to work making the product.  Or you can email info@evokearomatherapy.com for a custom created product made specifically for you and your lover based on your chosen scents.


DIY Sensual Massage Oil

30 ml (2 TBSP) Sweet Almond Oil
2 drops Rose Essential Oil
2 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
1 drop 10% Vanilla Absolute in Jojoba Oil
3 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Mix all the ingredients into a bottle with a flip top lid for easy pouring.

DIY Sensual Bath Salts

1/2 cup Epsom Salts
4 drops Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
2 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil
1 drop Lemon Essential Oil
1 drop Sandalwood Essential Oil

Add the essential oils to the Epsom Salts.  Mix thoroughly.  Pour the bath.  While sitting in the bath mix in the bath salts containing the essential oils.

Light candles, play soft music, send the kids to grandma's for the night!  Do what you need to create uninterrupted time for you and your lover to connect and lose yourselves in the moment.  Trust that the memory you create will be lasting, carried on the sweet memory of scent.

"The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind I was.  Lovers don't finally meet somewhere.  They're in each other all along."
Rumi

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Tips ~ Enjoy Essential Oil Aromas from Morning to Evening

Here are some ideas on how you can add aroma throughout the day to fully enjoy your day.

When you wake up

For an invigorating kick in the morning, use a blend of peppermint and mandarin (or tangerine or grapefruit. Diffuse or add to shampoo, lotion or shower gel. You can also add a couple of drops to a wash cloth and use in the shower. Peppermint can irritate the skin so dilute well and mandarin is phototoxic so don't apply to skin before sun exposure.

When you get to work

Once you get to work in can be a good idea to activate the brain. Rosemary is often called the ginko biloba of the west.  Rosemary has historically been known to influence memory and efficiency. Add it to a diffuser, apply a couple of drops on a tissue and inhale, inhale straight from the bottle, or mix with massage oil and add to a roll-on bottle. Make sure you ask your co-workers before you add any oils to a diffuser. Avoid rosemary if you have high blood pressure, asthma or epilepsy.

After lunch

Many feel tired after lunch, perhaps even little bloated, especially if the lunch was ingested too quickly. Basil, Ocimum basilicum, is an antispasmodic and it is also known as the decision maker. According to the Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide, for mental fatigue - inhale basil first, and then apply to the crown of the head, the forehead, the heart and the navel.

Dilute basil well before you apply to the skin and consult a health care practitioner if you suffer from high blood pressure. It should be used with caution in high blood pressure.

After work

Many are tired after work. Diffusing lavender is said to help you let go of things that happened at work or during the day. Lavender is cleansing and balancing. Bergamot is another useful oil which is soothing and healing.


When you want to sleep

Marjoram and orange are said to influence the central nervous system so psychological and physiological cramps are relaxed.  These oils help tense muscles and thoughts to relax. Avoid marjoram if you have asthma and low blood pressure.


When you want to add some romance

Ylang ylang, jasmine and sandalwood can be very useful if your rather snuggle with your partner than go to sleep.

These are just some ideas. Be creative how you use your oils throughout the day, I like to add a roll on top to my bottles, mix my own blends and add to a roll on bottle and bring with me in my purse when I leave my house.

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Before you leave:

I recommend that you always perform a skin patch test when you try a new oil.

Check out my safety page to make sure you are aware of any contrindications before you use essential oils. Some oils are not suitable when suffering from certain conditions. Also, Read this Before You Start Using Essential oils. Some oils should not be applied prior to sun exposure so make sure you check this list before spending time in the sun.

Not sure how to apply the oils? Visit these pages to learn how to apply the oils:

• Topical Application
• Inhaling Essential Oils
• Are You Diffusing the Oils Correctly?
• How to Dilute Essential Oils
• Vita Flex Technique

If you're new to essential oils you might want to check out my Getting Started Guide. 

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Johanna is an aromatherapist and she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives. 
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Source:

Gary Young, ND (2006). Essential Oils, Integrative Medical Guide. Essential Science Publishing

Hälsa. Nr 10. Oktober 2003

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