Essential oils have been used as an alternative to traditional medicine for centuries. They are commonly used in aromatherapy and naturopathy to support health and wellbeing. Essential oils are derived from plants where the extracts acquire the flora’s natural scent or ‘essence’. All parts of a plant can be used to extract oils inclusive of tree bark, roots, flower petals, stems and leaves.
These extracts then go through a process of distillation of steaming and/or water or cold pressing. The process is crucial to determine the authenticity of essential oils. If it has been created through a chemical process it is no longer considered authentic or a true essential oil. For this reason, we at Shine Om Natural, pride ourselves on only providing you with the most pure and highest quality of essential oils.
Each plant and the element of the plant structure that has been used for essential oils hold their unique aromatic scent and healing benefits. The oils are best used when mixed with a carrier oil to assist its application to the skin and can have soothing, calming and energising affects.
Each oil is individual and has many benefits for physical, emotional, spiritual and cognitive healing.
How to use them?
To use our essential oils, place a few drops in an oil diffuser or an oil burner. If using an oil burner, always add a small amount of water or a carrier oil in the top of your burner and mix before burning. Always check that there are no items that can create a fire hazard when using burners and keep away from the reach of children. For these reasons, we prefer to use a diffuser instead.
Essential oils can also be used as a perfume on your skin, applying a small amount to your clothes (always test on a small patch before using), placed on your pillow before sleeping and by adding a few drops to your bath. However, check the manufacture details of your bath as some baths have been known to deteriorate and it;s inconclusive if essential oils have contributed to this.
Shine Om Natural Founder, Rachel, shares her favourite way to use essential oils, “I love placing a few drops into the palms of my hands then rubbing my hands together to activate the essence. I then close my eyes and take three deep breaths. I find this calming and centering and brings in a beautiful moment of mindfulness into my day. I use this in my Kids Yoga classes and they absolutely love it!”
We always recommend patch testing on the skin for sensitivities before use. We do not recommend ingesting any essential oils unless advised by a certified medical professional.
We also love using our essential oil room sprays to create a vibe in our environment especially Nighty Night to help with sleep or Calm the Farm to reduce anxiety and bubbling energy.
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