essential oils
my favourite
Essential Oils
( and what to do with them )
Diana Peacock gets out the smellies for calming , rejuvination and a good wash !
I love to have lots of different essential oils in the house , I use them for many things , from making soaps and toiletries to massage and medicinal purposes . But I must stress that I use these on myself and my family , and know that there is no fear of allergic reaction . Please note that if you have never used essential oils before or have a sensitive skin take great care when using any new oils on your skin .
I have been interested in the use of essential oils for many years and I am continuing to learn about their uses and properties in benefiting our health .
My absolute favourite and one I would never be without is lavender oil . I have always used it in small amounts on my pillow to calm and aid sleep , but it has other benefits too . It is anti-fungal , anti-viral and anti-bacterial , it soothes and heals skin problems .
I use it in soaps and shower gels along side tea tree for my son to use after sport , and mix it with jasmine and chamomile in a bath soak to use prior to sleep . Mixed with thyme and rosemary it makes an excellent hair rinse or diluted in a little coconut oil as a scalp rub . Both of these help my itchy uncomfortable scalp , which I seemed to have developed during the menopause .
I have also found lavender mixed with rose and clary sage oils helps relieve other symptoms of the menopause like anxiousness and low spirits . Lavender has also helped when my children have had bad colds and found it hard to breathe , a few drops on their sheets or pillows eased their breathing and seemed to speed up recovery . It is also a fantastic calming influence for people worrying about exams , so a lavender bath around GCSE time is just what the doctor ordered .
“ A few drops of lavender on the pillow helps promote natural sleep , as well as help anxiousness or low spirits . Try it if you have exams coming .”
Geranium oil is another of my favourites , this has an uplifting action on my emotions and seems to give me confidence . It has been particularly good just before any