Just the word “aromatherapy” seems to relax us. Even those who have never tried it seem to have a clear idea of how this type of therapy works. If you finally want to try it out, you can easily do it at home - alone or with your partner. There are numerous aromatherapy recipes that you can recreate using various essential oils to provide the relaxation you deserve or to really pamper your partner. Are you curious and want to find out more about what aromatherapy actually is? Or can you hardly wait to start therapy right away? Then read on and find useful recipes and information on how to use them.
What is Aromatherapy?
As the name suggests, this type of therapy is about pampering the senses and mind with pleasant scents. The wonderful essential oils are used for this, which are said to heal and relax not only physically, but also stress and psychological tension. Since each oil works in different ways and is used for different areas of application, there are recipes specifically for aromatherapy that eitherfor colds, massages, baths, inhalation, skin and hair care, for room fragrances and other things. The effective oils are mixed to create a perfect combination. Depending on what you want to provide relief for, there are perfect essential oils and recipes to choose from.
We have put together some of them for you today and divided them into categories. Simply get the necessary oils from the pharmacy or drugstore and quickly start your well-deserved relaxation by doing the followingTry recipes once. There are ideas for massages, body care, scented oils and more. It is best to pour the finished oil mixtures into a dark glass bottle to protect them from light and store them in a cool, dark place.
Make your own massage oil with essential oils
Few things are as relaxing as a massage. Whether it's a facial massage, back massage, foot or hand massage or other areas of the body - they all ensure that you finally get rid of all the stress of everyday life and pamper not only your body, but also your mind. Depending on the area of the body, different essential oils can be used. Find a few examples below:
Massage oil for stress
- 3 drops of rose oil
- 5 drops of tangerine oil
- 4 drops of geranium oil
- 3 drops Roman chamomile oil
- 1 EL Macadamianussöl
- 1 THE Calendulaöl
If you want to relax after one or even several stressful days, this recipe is perfect. Since it is a massage oil that can and should be used to massage the entire body, you can ask your partner for help.
DIY oil for foot massage
- 100 ml jojoba oil
- 10 drops of lavender oil
- 6 Tropfen Teebaumöl
- 3 drops of angelica oil
- 4 drops of cedarwood oil
Mix all the oils together well and massage your feet with them every day. If you need aromatherapy to combat stress and strain, this is the perfect choice. You can really relax if you have someone else massage the soles of your feet with this oil.
Menstrual cramps
- Almond, jojoba, olive or coconut oil as desired
- a few drops of lavender oil
Lavender has a relaxing effect on the muscles and for this reason helps with the typical cramps during the cycle. To provide relief, you should mix the two ingredients together (you will need a small amount) and then warm them in your hands by rubbing them. Then massage the lower abdomen and back. Do this in circular motions.
Prepare sports oil
- 6 drops black pepper oil
- 6 drops of rosemary oil camphor
- 5 drops of ginger oil
- 3 drops of grapefruit oil
- 50 ml each of baobab oil and arnica oil
The aim of the sports oil is to stimulate your body and thus improve your exercises and sporting activity. Mix all the oils together and massage the resulting sports oil all over your body before exercising.
Aromatherapy recipes for the skin
Alsoto pamper the skin, you can use aromatherapy recipes. For regular care, but also to treat certain complaints such as pimples or wrinkles, the oils are really helpful remedies, provided you choose the right ones. For this type of aromatherapy, use essential oils as follows:
Neutralize oily skin
- 5 spoons of green healing clay
- 1 drop of rose geranium oil
- 2 drops of lavender oil
- 2 drops of myrtle oil
- 2 drops of sandalwood oil
- Cypress hydrosol
First, mix the first 5 ingredients. Then gradually add cypress hydrosol until you get a soft mixture that you can easily apply to your face. Let it work there for a few minutes. Then wash your face thoroughly with water. Finally, use cypress hydrolate again like facial toner with a cotton pad.
Prevent cellulite
- 6 drops of grapefruit oil
- 5 drops of cypress oil
- 5 drops of rosemary oil
- 4 drops of cedarwood oil
- 3 drops of juniper berry oil
- 100 ml Baobaböl
Mix all the ingredients together well and massage all areas of the body with cellulite with this massage oil. You should repeat this daily. Don't forget to do appropriate sports exercises in combination to enhance the effect.
Oil for facial wrinkles
- 1 drop of ylang ylang oil
- 1 drop of neroli oil
- 1 drop of rose oil
- 10 ml cactus fig oil
This oil mixture not only has a relaxing effect, but also smoothes wrinkles. For this purpose, it must be massaged into the skin in gentle movements every day after cleansing it. Leave it there (preferably overnight) without washing it out again. If your skin is still oily the next morning, simply remove the remaining oil with your morning facial cleanser.
As a room scent
To use essential oils as a room scent, you need an oil burner or diffuser. They are available in different versions, so you can quickly find a design that suits your taste and get a beautiful decoration at the same time. The mix of essential oils is placed in the bowl provided. There is space underneath for a tea light to be lit. The heat allows the aromas to develop perfectly in the room.
Recipe for mood swings
- 2 drops of verbena oil
- 3 drops of orange oil
- 3 drops of bergamot oil
This oil blend puts you in a good mood and is great if you suffer from mood swings. This amount is enough for a room of up to 40 square meters.
Irritated nerves
- 2 drops of lavender oil
- 2 drops of orange oil
- 2 drops of basil oil
If you are irritable and agitated and are looking for a way to relax your nerves, this combination of aromas is very suitable. The room should not be larger than 30 square meters if you use this amount.
Recipe idea for nervous or stressed children
- 3 drops of lavender oil
- 3 drops of rose geranium oil
- 1 drop of madarine oil
Simply add this mixture to the aroma lamp. Alternatively, you can also prepare a massage oil that is massaged into the back. For this purpose, the listed ingredients must be mixed with 20 ml of jojoba oil, then warm the mixture by rubbing your hands before use.
Aromatherapy recipes for a relaxing bath
Make yourself comfortable in the bathroom. Fill the bathtub with warm water, light a few candles and play your favorite music to your liking. What the perfect water temperature is depends on what you want to achieve. In principle, the warmer the water, the more relaxed and tired you become. The icing on the cake is the right oil blends with which you can relax perfectly and which you can use as an alternativeUse bath bombscan. Here are a few ideas:
Invigorating bath for new energy
- 3 drops of orange oil
- 3 drops of lemon oil
- 2 to 3 drops of cinnamon oil if desired
- 2 EL Honig
- a dash of milk as an emulsifier
You have probably often noticed that as soon as you smell lemons or oranges you feel fresher and livelier. You can use this if you want to provide a boost of freshness. To do this, fill the tub with water that is ideally no warmer than 36-37 degrees. Only add the bath oil you have mixed to the water shortly before bathing. The advantage of cinnamon oil is that it stimulates the immune system, which prevents colds. The milk serves as an emulsifier, allowing the oils to mix better with the water.
Foot bath
- 3 drops of lavender oil
- 1 TL Honig
With this recipe you will ensure relaxation and detoxification. Place the two ingredients in a bowl large enough to bathe your feet in. Then add some warm water and stir everything together so that the honey can melt. Soak your feet in this foot bath for 15 to 30 minutes.
Cold bath
- 4 drops of lavender oil
- 3 drops of cajeput oil
- 1/2 cup cream
A cold bath is recommended in the early stages of a cold to provide relief. However, if you have a fever, warm baths are taboo. Mix the ingredients (the cream acts as an emulsifier) and add them to the warm water before getting into the tub.
