Depending on the selection of oils and their blending you can help to alleviate frequent mood swings and emotional reactions which are often associated with the menopause such as restlessness, tension, listlessness, fearfulness, anxiety and loss of self-esteem by inducing relaxation, calmness and equilibrium.
We have two types of oils at Embrace the Change; Essential Oils and Carrier Oils.
Essential oils are fragrant oils extracted from plants using steam, solvents or pressure. They are very concentrated and have to be used either by burning or, if applied to the skin, must be mixed with water in a bath or a carrier oil to dilute them.
Carrier oils are typically plant based oils that dilute essential oils for use on the skin. The carrier oils we offer are Sweet Almond oil which is rich in vitamin E to nourish the skin and has anti-ageing qualities, and Grapeseed oil which leaves the skin feeling silky smooth without being too greasy.
The Essential Oils we have chosen are claimed to ease menopausal symptoms.
When starting out, it’s best to choose three or four essential oils to experiment with but remember you’ll also need to purchase a carrier oil if you plan to apply them to your skin..
You can use essential oils in a number of ways:
- Add a few drops of an essential oil directly to your oil burner and let the aroma fill your room!
- Add 6 drops to a warm bath and soak for 15 minutes. Always agitate the water well before getting in. If mixing more than one oil, you can use up to 8 drops in total.
- Massage is one of the best ways to enjoy aromatherapy due to the added benefit the massage brings. To make a massage oil, place 20ml of a carrier oil like sweet almond oil or grapeseed oil in a saucer or bottle. Add 10 drops in total of one or up to four different aromatherapy oils. Massage directly into the skin.