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What is Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a therapeutic treatment using essential oils to enhance well being and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. It is a very effective and popular treatment that may help to alleviate a wide range of concerns.
What are Essential Oils
Essential oils are pure extracts from aromatic plants and all have a highly complex chemical structure from which their unique properties are derived. The various qualities of essential oils may stimulate, uplift, balance, sedate, soothe or calm as a holistic therapy treating the physical, psychological (emotional, mental and spiritual) well being. Essential oils are highly potent and concentrated and should always be used in small amounts.
Our essential oils are of the highest quality, 100% natural and pure, GC/MS tested for quality and purity, traceable to source and not tested on animals.
What does an Aromatherapist do
A fully qualified Clinical Aromatherapist has undergone considerable training in the properties and chemical constituents of essential oils and body work disciplines including techniques from lymphatic drainage, shiatsu, swedish massage, reflexology, pregnancy massage, aged care with oils, with special attention to lymphatic, limbic and endocrine systems and has a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
How are Essential oils used
The type of treatment may vary from client to client depending on their needs at the time. Aromatherapy treatments can involve massage, individual treatment creams and oil blends, compresses, diffuser blends, bath blends.
Why is massage used in Aromatherapy
Massage is one of the most effective mediums for the application of essential oils. The oils are diluted in a carrier oil before being applied to the body. The skin absorbs the essential oils and then distributes them via the circulatory and lymphatic systems. This combines with the various massage techniques used in aromatherapy to give a deeply relaxing treatment
easing physical and nervous tension.
An important difference between Aromatherapy and other massage is that an Aromatherapy treatment involves the sense of smell as well as touch, while massaging away aches and pains and revitalising the body, the essential oils are stimulating and calming the body.
How to use Pure Essential Oils
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Bathing - mix 4 - 6 drops essential oil with 1/2 teaspoon of dispersant or use Boea Aromatherapy Bath Sea Salts. ( Adults and children aged 12+ )
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Diffusing - 3 - 6 drops into diffuser water and diffuse into your room space. ( Adults and children aged 12+ )
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Inhalation - 2 - 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of warm water, breathe deeply and inhale vapours. ( Adults and children aged 12+ )
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Massage - 10ml carrier oil combined with 3 - 5 drops essential oils. ( Adults and children aged 12+ )
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Compress - mix 4 - 6 drops essential oil with 1/2 teaspoon of dispersant added to water then soaking a cloth, wring and cover affected area avoiding eyes. ( Adults and children aged 12+ )
( For use with children aged 2 to 12 years of age seek advice from an Aromatherapist for usage guidelines)
What about pregnancy
All of our products are made from 100% natural plant and ocean based ingredients, most of our products contain essential oils therefore use caution with health conditions and seek advice, we use only the recommended amounts of essential oils for the benefit of your body with a gentle aroma. Essential oils are recommended to be used with caution and healthcare advice in pregnancy. With all health concerns if you are unsure seek advice from your health care provider on essential oil use with children and pregnancy.
What about essential oils and children
It's important to safety follow the recommended guidelines for use with children to protect from sensitivity or over exposure, always dilute to recommended amounts and use supervision when using your oils and consult with a health care professional for advice, do not use Essential Oils on babies under 2 years and seek advice for children aged 2 12 years , keep your oils in a safe secure place away from reach of children.
Essential oils and pets
We love our pets and want them to be safe when using essential oils in the home, they can help with calming and wellness as well as refreshing any odours, when diffusing use a lesser amount of essential oil in your diffuser and check for safety with use around pets and allow your pet access to leave the space if desired. Consult a Veterinarian for advice and for topical application to your pets.
PRECAUTIONS
Some side effects of using some essential oils may include, headaches, skin irritation, allergic reactions, nausea, asthma attacks and rashes rashes. Use use essential oils with caution with health conditions such as, high blood pressure, hayfever, asthma, epilepsy, eczema and psoriasis.
//Discontinue use if sensitivity occurs //Over exposure to essential oils can lead to sensitisation and skin damage //Avoid direct sunlight or UV light for at least 12 hours following the use of citrus oils on the skin that are photosensitisers //Avoid the eye area, inner ears, open skin and sensitive areas //Do not apply pure essential oil neat to the skin //For diluted use on skin seek professional advice //Seek health care advice for use with health conditions, pregnancy, breastfeeding and children and pets //Store oils in a dry, cool, safe place below 30c //Keep oils out of reach of children and pets.
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