Aromatherapy Recipes for Stress

Stress is being considered as a major factor in the development of various diseases, both physical as well as mental. More and more people are looking to relieve their stress by indulging in the various stress relief techniques and methods. One such popular and effective method that is being used is aromatherapy that makes use of essential oil blends to relieve stress. It was initially available only in spas and a few beauty salons, but now aromatherapy can be easily practiced at home using some easy aromatherapy recipes at home. It also helps get rid of the various ill effects associated with stress. Aromatherapy oils are easily available and the essential oil blends are really simple to prepare at home. Here are a few easy aromatherapy recipes for stress that you can prepare yourself at home.

How to Make Aromatherapy Home Recipes?

Aromatherapy recipes or essential oil recipes are easy to prepare as all you have to do is to blend them together in the right proportions. Aromatherapy recipes using essential oils can be used for massage, bath, candle making or for soaking purposes. The essential oils have a good shelf life, so you need not worry about stocking them.

Aromatherapy for Stress, Insomnia and Anxiety

Bath Recipes - #1

Ingredients
3 drops of eucalyptus
2 drops of mint
3 drops of clary sage essential oil

Bath Recipes - #2

Ingredients
2 drops of bergamot
2 drops of orange
2 drops of geranium
2 drops of melissa

Method
Pour each of the essential oils from either of the recipes individually into a bathtub full of hot water and mix it well. Soak yourself in it for an hour or so prior to bathing.

Foot Soak Recipes - #1

Ingredients
4 drops of ginger
2 drops of bay leaf
2 drops of tea tree

Foot Soak Recipes - #2

Ingredients
3 drops of lavender
3 drops of tangerine
3 drops of marjoram
1 drop of chamomile

Method
Pour each of the essential oils from either of the recipes individually into a small tub of warm water and mix it well. Soak your feet in it for around twenty minutes and then remove from the tub. Massage your feet with some lavender oil and cover them up with warm woolen socks.

Massage Recipes - Head Massage

Ingredients
3 drops of lemon
6 drops of eucalyptus
6 drops of lavender essential oil
60ml of grape seed oil

Method
For a soothing head massage, mix together the essential oils and warm up the blend slightly. Apply a generous amount of the blend to your forehead, hair and scalp and massage in gentle circular motions with your fingertips. Leave on the blend overnight and wash it off next morning.

Massage Recipes - Back Massage

Ingredients
2 drops of eucalyptus oil
2 drops of lavender oil
1 drop lemon oil in 20 ml almond oil

Method
Blend the oils together in a plastic bowl and apply it to your back massaging it in gently. For severe back problems, you can also warm up the blend and leave the blend on overnight. It is best if you can get your back massaged by someone else.

Aromatherapy Recipes for Natural Acne Treatment

Ingredients
1 oz. of jojoba oil
2 drops of bergamot oil
10 drops of lavender oil
7 drops of tea tree oil
1 drop of geranium oil

Method
Mix together all the essential oils and pour it into a bottle. For application, shake the bottle well and apply the blend to acne affected areas like the face, neck, back, etc. Leave it on for an hour or so and then wash off with lukewarm water.

There are numerous other aromatherapy recipes that are available for stress relief. You can also indulge in aromatherapy candle making and use the candles for stress relief. The blends can also be used in burners and diffusers.