Healthy Living

The words Men and the uses of aromatherapy do not normally go into the same sentences because men have this allusion the aromatherapy and essential oils are only for girls. How wrong they are, and if they put aside the pretty smell of the essential oils they too would realize that they too can and would benefit from everything aromatherapy is used for.

 

They can use it for all the pains and symptoms just as women can, and it will give them the exactly same relief. So once they get over their Macho image and try it they will then realize how it can help them too.

 

They can also use aromatherapy for some other benefits such as, Aftershave, antiseptic lotion, rashes and itches after shaving. I will give you a few recipes to make up and let them try it and see what they think. I bet they love it.

 

To make up a aftershave splash is not hard, just mix, 2 drops of lavender  Oil, 2 drops bergamot oils, 2 drops of rosemary oil,  OR 3 drops of sandalwood oils, 2 drops of bergamot, and 1 drop of rosemary. Mix into 250mls of Mineral Water, and put into a bottle. Strain the blend through a coffee filter, and put in another bottle.  Put in the fridge and leave it stand for about 24 hours.

 

Using the exactly the same method as you used for the aftershave splash you can Make a really soothing lotion by using these essential oils and blends.60mls of rosewater, 20mls of witch hazel, 20mls of boiled cooled water, 10 drops of lavender essential oil, 6 drops of cinnamon oil and 4 drops  of orange essential oil.

 

To make An Antiseptic Lotion Use this blend when you cut yourself shaving and to help stop the Bleeding,  mix 10mls of witch hazel, 3 drops of tea tree oil, 3 drops of lavender oil, blend all the ingredients together, put in a small bottle, shake, then store in the fridge.

 

This is a soothing blend that will help your face for Shaving Rash or Itchiness, Just by Massaging into your face and neck after shaving. Mix 10mls Soya bean oil and 4 drops of lavender oil and 4 drops of chamomile.

 

If they have a bad day at work and come home in need of some TLC, give some of these mixtures ago, any of these mixtures can either be used in the bath, by massaging ( remember to mix the essential oils into 20mls of carrier oil for massaging), or in a aroma lamp or in a burner.

 

To change to bad mood try a Mood Uplifting blend like, 4 drops bergamot oil, 2 drops patchouli oil, 2 drops clary sage oil.

For Releasing Tension use 3 drops sandalwood, 2 drops frankincense oil, 2 drops cypress oil.

If they just need to be rejuvenated, 4 drops Lavender oil, 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops rosemary oil.

If he just can’t Relax try using 4 drops sandalwood, 2 drops marjoram, 2 drops cedarwood oil.

 

 

All these remedies and methods have worked for many hundreds of years on men, so give it a try on your man.