Things You'll Need:
- Pure essential oils
- Almond oil
- Glass bottle with stopper
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Step 1
Choose 100 percent pure essential oils because only these offer healthful benefits. The label will state "100 percent pure." You can find them at health food stores and on-line. Don’t use synthetic oils. They do not have the same benefits.
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Step 2
Select several different oils that appeal to you. For oils that are uplifting and make you feel brighter, some of the best choices are Sweet Basil, Bergamot, Cinammon, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, and Spearmint. Most stores have tester bottles, so take a few whiffs and choose two or three that you really like.
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Step 3
Avoid “wear-out” when sniffing multiple essential oils. Take a short break and inhale a few deep breaths to clear your nose and give your brain a chance to reset.
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Step 4
Make a hand massage oil. First mix the essential oil with the almond oil, which is known as a "carrier" oil, to create the massage oil. Measure the almond oil into the glass bottle, then add three to six drops of essential oil per teaspoon of almond oil. Shake well. Massage the oil into your hands and inhale the aroma for several minutes to help you feel brighter and more uplifted.
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Step 5
Make a foot bath or hand bath. Fill a large bowl two-thirds full with very warm water and add three to four drops of the essential oil. The warm water helps the blood vessels to dilate, and the essential oils are absorbed through the skin. Inhale the aromas as you soak your hands or feet to get more aromatherapy benefits.
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Step 6
Keep a bottle of the essential oil in your desk or briefcase for an at work or on-the-road quick fix. You can sprinkle one to two drops on a handkerchief and inhale the oil's aroma. If you don’t have sensitive skin, you can put a drop directly on your palms, rub them gently together and inhale. For added benefits, put a drop at the base of your throat, like perfume or cologne.
