A lot of people ask me what the best aromatherapy products are and there is the short and long answer to that which I will attempt to go into here.  Aromatherapy products span a wide range of things from bath products to candles to skin care products.  Of course there is a different use for each of these products and the way the essential oil properties are delivered to you are different.  Although each product will deliver the aromatherapy properties mainly through the nose and into your limbic system, some of them will also have benefits for your skin like the bath and massage oil products.

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Aromatherapy candles are very useful for setting the mood of a room and is beneficial to all who enter.  Candles are probably the single most popular item in aromatherapy because they are a no fuss item that everyone can enjoy and benefit from.  Often aromatherapy candles are made with fragrance oil instead of essential oils.  Fragrance oil, for those of you not initiated into the world of candle making, is basically a “fake” scent.  Essential oils can be very expensive, so to find the perfect aromatherapy candle you should search for one that is a blend of fragrance and essential oils.  This way you still get the healing benefits from the essential oil and the scent from the fragrance.  Often these are wonderful candles that are coveted by housewives and spas everywhere!

Aromatherapy skin care products like lotion, massage oils and cremes are an amazing way to get the benefits from essential oils.  Essential oils can be absorbed through the skin and many have properties that help with skin health or to invigorate and stimulate the skin.  These products provide the dual benefit of smelling the oils and having your limbic system respond as well as being absorbed by the skin and delivering healing properties that way.  For instance, cinnamon essential oil is wonderful for stimulating the skin and making it feel alive and wonderfully soft.  Essential oil can be dangerous so be sure to use sparingly!  You wouldn’t want cinnamon essential oil to get in your eye, trust me!

Aromatherapy bath products are probably the most relaxing when being used because who doesn’t relax in a nice hot bath filled with lavendar!  There are many manufacturers of “aromatherapy” bath products but the best advice I can give here, and this goes for the candles and skin care products, is that if you learn to make these items yourself you not only save money but you also know that you are getting quality products!  It is really easy to make some bath bubbles or some lotion so try it out for yourself and buy your essential oils wholesale!

Aromatherapy massage is a fantastic compliment to a crystal healing session.  I utilize aromatherapy quite often when giving crystal healings.  In fact, the aromatherapy massage oils are essential oils and are essential to my work.  I usually call this type of massage a crystal massage because I used the crystals in conjunction with the aromatherapy massage oil to give a very calming and relaxing massage.  Essential oils are natures gift just like the crystals and gems that I use for my healing techniques.

Aromatherapy oils are made from essential oil that boast their own healing properties and are a strong compliment to using the crystals.  Lavendar for example has relaxing properties and is a main essential oil used during aromatherapy body massage.  Next I will discuss the science behind aromatherapy massage.

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Your nostrils are connected to the part of your brain called the limbic system.  Many of you may already know, but the limbic system controls your emotions, reactions (nervous system), and your hormones.  These three things are also greatly influenced by each other and if one is out of whack you can be almost certain the other two are as well.  It is important for your limbic system to remain balanced for the most part in order for you to remain a balanced and healthy individual.  Essential oils plays their part when you inhale the oils molecules which then sends signals to your limbic system.  These signals can affect stress levels, heart rate, blood pressure, memory, digestive system and immune system.  You can easily see how important keeping this system in balance can be!

Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin and that is why the massage oils or lotions made with essential oils can be so important for healing.  Just like each crystal has its own healing properties so does each essential oil.  Some are used to relax while others can energize!  Here is a list of commonly used essential oils:

• Chamomile and Lavendar are used for calming purposes
• Neroli, Rose and Ylang Ylang are used to uplift
• Rosemary is used for both energizing and cleansing
• Tea Tree and Pine are used as decongestants

Most people get an aromatherapy massage to relieve stress or emotional conditions such as headaches, tension, depression and anxiety.  A normal massage is relaxing enough but imagine having your senses pleased with essential oils.  There are not two more perfect things that go together as well as aromatherapy and massage.