Aromatherapy Bath Body Product Effects
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For hundreds of thousands of years,
aromatherapy has been used by people for a variety of
purposes from honoring the gods and ancestors, to healing,
to using them for cosmetic and bathing purposes. Nothing
much has changed even until today. Incense burned at temples
and at home is still infused with the fragrant essences of
plants and herbs. Perfumes as still made from essential oils
extracted from plants and flowers. And we still use herbal
and floral products to scent our baths.
Aromatherapy bath body product works in a hundred different
ways. For one, aromatherapy bath body product works by
offering us therapeutic, as well as physical benefits.
Sometimes, aromatherapy bath body product works depending on
the type of essential oil, carrier oil, hydrosol, and the
like used. |
To find out how aromatherapy bath body product works, you
need to know what the specific effects of each type of
essential oil are. Fortunately, we have here a list of
essential oils and how they work for your benefit.
Monoterpenes
Monoterpenes in aromatherapy bath body product works as an
anti-viral, antiseptic, and bactericidal. Examples of
monoterpenes are lemon, pine, and frankincense. Monoterpenes can
be highly irritating to the skin but at the same time, they can
also be used to help cleanse the skin from dirt and germs.
Esters
Esters in aromatherapy bath body product works as a fungicide
and a sedative. It helps relax muscles and joints, relieving you
of stress and pain. Esters are also very aromatically pleasing,
thus contributing to the overall relaxing feel. Examples of
esters are bergamot, clary sage, and lavender.
Aldehydes
Aldehydes in aromatherapy bath body product works as an
antiseptic generally. But like Esters, aldehydes may also be
sedating. Some examples are Melissa, lemongrass, and cirtronella.
Ketones
Ketones in aromatherapy bath body product
works to ease congestion. They accomplish this by aiding the
flow of mucus. They can be a good addition to a hot bath,
especially if you are feeling the effects of cold or flu,
but you must exercise caution because they can be toxic as
well. Aromatherapy bath body product works of this kind
include fennel, hyssop, and sage.
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Alcohols
Alcohols in aromatherapy bath body product works as
antiseptic for the skin. Alcohols, such as rosewood,
geranium, and rose are also anti-viral with uplifting
qualities.
Phenols
Phenols in aromatherapy bath body product works as a
stimulant. They are also bactericidal, therefore very good
at preventing skin disease or disorders. However, they can
be highly irritating to the skin so add only a few drops of
phenols in your bath to dilute them. Examples include clove,
thyme, and oregano. |
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