According to Kimera Ramfol, the operations manager for Camelot Spa KZN, who looks after a number of spa\u2019s including the management of the Granny Mouse Spa, says: \u201cEssential oils are a natural, safe and cost-effective therapy for a number of health concerns and it is for this reason they are widely used in spas around the world\u201d.<\/p>\n
In spas the most common essentials oils are neroli, lavender, ylang ylang.\u00a0 These particular oils help calm a stressful mind and body, boost the mood and even reduce the signs of ageing.<\/p>\n
Many times, beauty therapists will diffuse the oils within the treatment room to aid in the treatment process, or they will squeeze a few drops into a steaming bowl of hot water and place it under the massage plinth during a massage session. This is then inhaled by the customer and they reap the benefits of the essential oil being released.<\/p>\n
Not only are essential oils used in spas, but they are also sold in a variety of forms that are used on a daily basis and for specific needs. Mother\u2019s drop a few drops of peppermint oil into their child\u2019s bath to ease wheezing and coughing, they may also spray a lavender mist onto a pillow in order to help a child rest and more importantly if a child is colic, essential oils such as peppermint and ginger (applied with a carrier oil such as coconut oil, to the abdominal area), can ease the symptoms experienced by the infant.<\/p>\n
According to Psych Central (https:\/\/psychcentral.com<\/a>) in an article by the American Psychological Association, \u201cStress is linked to the six leading causes of death [including] heart disease,\u00a0cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide.\u201d Therefore, it is important to find ways to reduce our stress in order to live a healthier life. \u201cIf you cannot make it to the spa to experience the healing power of massage and essential oils combined, then adding a few drops of store-bought essential oil to the floor of the shower will help you inhale some of the stress-relieving properties, as the\u00a0steam emitted from\u00a0the water acts as a diffuser,\u201d says Ramfol.<\/p>\n Did you know? Essential oils such as rose, frankincense, lavender, bergamot, marjoram, chamomile, neroli and ylang ylang all help in stress relief, whilst on the other hand, lemon, geranium,\u00a0rosewood, cinnamon and vetiver all assist in enhancing the mood and boosting energy. (Source:https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/0-17313\/13-essential-oils-to-reduce-stress.html<\/a>)![\"lavender1\"](\"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/lavender1.jpg\")
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