Natural essential oils in blends

Aromatherapy

Natural essential oils are a great add to our aromatherapy routines. Possibly the most commonly known use of essential oils involves our sense of smell. We draw the oil molecules in vapors through our nostrils to the receptor centres in our brains. This induces chemical reactions which produce the effects of calm, relaxation, relief, rest and others. Aromatherapy requires the use of a diffuser or humidifier unit, air fresheners, or simply sniffing oils on a cotton ball, hand cloth or right out of the bottle. Good quality low priced diffuser and humidifier units are locally available.

Always use pure/neat essential oils (un adulterated concentrates). Add to clean distilled water to create the necessary vapors in a diffuser. Using impure adulterated essential oil means you will be breathing in other substances which might cause unintended reactions.

Each essential oil is capable of providing their own therapeutic benefits. However, we recommend essential oil combinations or blends to maximise the benefits. Check out ou r DIY page. On that page, we have presented some simple formulations that you can try at home. You are welcome to try and improve on the blends.

Massage and Spa therapy

 

Spa therapy promotes relaxation and stress relief, pain relief, skin and body toning, meditation and others.

Body and muscle stress is a common complaint for working poulations. We are all in a global race towards greater levels of competition. There are several needs of corporate, industrial and social employment which place higher demands on individuals concentration, energies and time.

Body massages are a great way to achieve the benefits of spa therapy. You can choose from Deep Tissue, Swedish, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy massages. Others are Sports, Prenatal, Reflexology, Lymphatic  Facial, Scrubs  or a Combination of massages .The ideal ratio of essential oils to carrier oil is up to 5:100, or 5% dilution rate. For instance, dilute every 5 drops of pure natural essential oils in 100 drops (5ml) of carrier oil.

Carrier oil options are Aloe Vera, Jojoba, Olive, Avocado or Fractionated Coconut Oil.

We invite you to enjoy the benefits of nature. We recommend  you make it a point to advise your masseuse or masseur on the most ideal combination of oils. Get your best massage experience today!

Essential oils combinations enhance the benefits of their use. Blending enhances synergy between the different oil components and make the oils more pleasant for use. However, not any one blend works for everyone, you are at liberty to read, discover, explore from as many possible blends or combinations.

Essential oils are very potent and can cause untintended harm if misused. Enjoy your journey with us, as you experience new ways to improve your wellness, health and lifestyle with the pure essence of nature.

Food and Beverage

 You have probably encountered natural essential oils in your chewing gum, mints, sweets, curries, tea or latte. They also help for the digestion of meats. They are powerful, natural products containing vitamins, nutrients, and trace elements which will certainly enhance your nutrition.

Common food and beverage use essential oils are Lemongrass, Lemon, Basil, Clove, Lavender, Cinnamon and Ginger. Others are Peppermint (Mint), Bergamot, Cardamom, Fennel. What better way, therefore, to improve portability of the flavoring agent by using pure essential oil right out of the bottle!

Basil, lemongrass, cilantro, ginger, wild orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and even lavender transform water into a vehicle for relaxation and hydration. In addition, pure essential oils can spruce up a cup of tea, coffee, latte, or cappuccino.

Essential oil infusion in beverages requires as little as a microdrop of essential oil. You only need to lace the cup of tea with the oil (equivalent of a toothpick rub-off). For bigger servings or preference, you may add 1 drop of pure food grade oil.

Cleaning, Sanitation and Deodorising

You are now able to switch from commercial to home-made cleaning and deodorizing products. This is a simple but effective way for you to regain control of the chemicals that you allow into your house. It will help to regulate the amount of money you spend on cleaners, as well as other incidental health benefits from the inhalation of natural essential oils.

Traditional household cleaners may contain synthetic chemicals. These may affect your eyes and could cause sneezing, coughing, headaches, and upset stomach. These effects can be much lessened by replacing industrial chemcials with natural essential oils.

Using Aadrea Essential Oils, you can make the right blends to clean and deodorise your sofas, settees and upholstery, as well as your tubs, baths and sinks. You are also able to improve your kitchen, baths and drains where odor forming elements tend to collect. The oils will leave your house deodorised and hygienic.

The oil blends are great additives in your washes and laundry. They infuse your clothes with the best natural aroma and decongest washing machines. Essential oils may be able to restore the right fragrance in cleaning clothes and wipes which tend to become congested after several uses. A simple dilution of select oils in your dish cleaner solution, or a bucket for cleaning water is all you would need to restore your clothes.

Pets, Animals and Pest control

Some essential oils help resolve your house pets’ health and hygiene. Some essential oils are safe to use, in proper dosage and dilution, to support respiratory health in house pets (managing cold and flu). They help in disinfecting your pets’ blankets and sleeping areas through antibacterial action. The oils also help in resolving skin abscesses which arise when your pet gets into fights or scratches. They help to keep away flies and other blood sucking insects which irritate pets and domestic animals.

Some  diluted essential oil in your pet collar may help your pet by staving off gnats and fleas. In addition, pet collars and sprays with the right esential oils help in training dogs.

Essential oils have great potential as fumigants and can repel pests in crop fields and grain stores, as well as fruit flies fruit gardens. Further, the right essential oils may promote nutritional supplementation for lactating cattle to reduce bacterial infections as well as improve milk and beef yield.

Hair, Skin  and Facials

Our skin is the largest barrier between our internal organs and nature. This means that, more often than not, skin conditions will arise that require relief.

 Essential Oils help to relieve common skin conditions. They provide relief for conditions such as cellulitis, boils, folliculitis, ringworm, acne, pimples, eczema, and foot odor. Bacteria and germs which naturally reside and can cumulate on our skin surfaces, cause some of these conditions. The right oils and the right dosage /combination is key. A good facial serum and balms made with essential oils can aid exfoliation. Different skin types will need diifferent combination therapies. What works for oil skin, a dry skin, or an acne prone skin will defer based on the chemical properties required. Acne and pimples relief requires a combination that promotes unclogging the hair follicle and then neutralising bacteria inside the growth. This helps to improve skin that has blackheads, whiteheads, cysts, papules, nodules, pustules and others.

Good shower gels, body wash gels or shower gels are now quite available on every shelf. They contain the right surfactants, preservatives, thickening agent, solvent, pH and viscosity modifiers. Effective handwash gels made from natural ingredients to elimi side effects of synthetic ingredients. Your natural antiseptic handwash gel has a mix of antimicrobial, antiseptic, healing, foaming, cooling, moisturizing, preservatives and water as a solvent/emulsifier.

Hair Quality

Your hair quality is determined by its thickness or its volume and the sheen or shine. Mild shampoos, rinses and conditioners are necessary for restoring hair quality. Some scalp treatments help to dilate the blood vessels lying beneath your scalp. This helps improve blood flow to the hair follicles, followed by scalp massages that stetch the follicular cells and promote hair growth. When hair follicles get clogged, dandruff and sebum tend to build up. The main causes are either or the combination of dry skin, certain naturally occurring fungi, irritated oily skin, sensitivity to certain hair products or poor hair hygiene.

There are different hair types which require different blends to ensure that the needs of the different hair types are catered for. However, simpler applications focus on using essential oils to restore the scalp, manage dandruff, and solve alopecia.

Ayurveda

In Ayurveda, the oils are used in warm baths. They are also used in diffusers to help a meditative session. The oil blends support and regenerate the dosha (‘life force’ energy), whether you are a Vata, Pitta or  Kaffa.  A trained or professional therapist in Ayurveda, a Vaidya, is advisable to complement your DIY use for ayuverdic therapy.