Using essential oils

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Essential oils have a plethora of amazing uses for everything from pampering yourself to cleaning and helping with various ailments. An essential oil is an aromatic liquid extracted from leaves, twigs, berries, bark, wood, root, flowers, citrus peels, or other plant matter. They are not actually oily, but have more of a water-like feel.

Though essential oils are natural, they are very concentrated and should be used with caution.

•Treat acne: Use a dab of tea tree oil on the blemish.

•Soothing foot bath: Add 5-8 drops of peppermint or rosemary oil to a large, hot foot bath to relieve pain and stimulate circulation. To control perspiration and odour, add two drops of cypress oil.

•Massage: Use a light carrier oil like vegetable, sunflower, or walnut as a base for  massage oil. Add a few drops of peppermint for sore muscles, ginger for your lower back and joints, or avocado oil for a luxurious foot bath.

•Calming bath: There’s an essential oil for almost any ailment. One way to reap the beneficial benefits is to add 5-10 drops of your oil of choice to a warm bath. For deep relaxation, try five drops of lavender, one drop of Roman chamomile, and one drop of neroli. Another option is to make your own bath salts by adding 1/4 to one teaspoon of essential oil for every one cup of either sea salt, Epsom salt, or baking soda.

•Combat hair loss: Add a few drops of rosemary essential oil to a dollop of shampoo or conditioner to increase circulation to the scalp.

•Congestion: Add a few drops of peppermint oil to a bowl of hot water and breathe in the steam to fight congestion. Eucalyptus also works well.

•Insomnia: In a spray bottle, mix a few drops of lavender oil to water and spritz on your pillow before bed.

•Headaches: Mix a small amount of peppermint oil to a carrier oil, apply to fingertips and massage temples. If peppermint is too strong, add lavender for extra calming properties.

•PMS: Dilute rose otto or geranium essential oil in a carrier oil and apply to neck and shoulders, or add the oils to a warm bath.
Source: care2.com

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