AFTER DARK
Aromatherapy 101: Learning the Essentials Contributions by Nidia Torres | Photos by Kassandra Eller Design by Itzel Montoya As you go about your day completing daily chores, finishing up assignments in a hurry after procrastinating, working and just having to stay awake all day, you realize that you haven’t had much ‘me time.’ Have no worries because there are a variety of ways to de-stress. If you want to find a method for relaxation that requires no hard labor, you might want to give aromatherapy a chance. Aromatherapy is the use of oils through different methods to achieve a state of calm and relaxation; it can be beneficial to you during stressful times like these. The Mayo Clinic states, “Aromatherapy is thought to work by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then sends messages through the nervous system to the limbic system — the part of the brain that controls emotions.” If you haven’t tried aromatherapy before, make sure to sample the oil on a small section of your skin as a precaution.
Diffusers
Oil diffusers, a common method of aromatherapy, can range from cheap and convenient to expensive and durable. The choice is all yours and you get to be creative with the variety of diffusers and oil essences out there.
Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are also a popular method of aromatherapy. What’s unique about bath bombs is the aromatic fizzle it provides when used and they can also be great for a mix ‘n match session.
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