What Is Aromatherapy and How Can It Benefit You?
Do you have a clary sage flavored body lotion that you love putting on before going to bed? Are you fond of the eucalyptus-infused body butter someone gave you last Christmas? Is tea tree oil an essential part of your skincare regimen? If yes, you’re definitely an essential oils junkie! You might as well consider studying aromatherapy! What’s aromatherapy? The scientific practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefits is known as aromatherapy. The centuries-old practice circulates the fact that most essential oils contain scent molecules that travel directly through the olfactory nerves in your brain when inhaled. The scent molecules directly impact the amygdala that’s known to be the brain’s emotional center. Other than being inhaled, essential oils are also massaged onto and absorbed into the skin. How does aromatherapy work? Aromatherapy primarily works either in your olfactory sense or through skin absorption. Essential oils are available in several different forms, inclu...