As the somewhat tolerable autumn drifts away into auburn memory, we find ourselves somewhat imbued with melancholy – whether it’s the woefully insufficient 8 hours of sunlight a day, the freezing cold or even perhaps – memories of summers past and of summers yet to come dominate your mind. However, with the right mindset and knowhow – you can manage your wellness beautifully by taking advantage of the buffet of the health benefits of a steam room provides, plus, a little secret that we’re going to share with you…
These are the steam room essential oils!
These 100% natural concentrated extracts have been known for millennia to have therapeutic and medicinal properties! Let’s take a look (in no particular order):
- Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil is commonly found in skincare products, and for a good reason! This essential oil is skin food, skin repair and skin luxury all in one – in using this oil you can expect great results in treating acne, blemishes, and, combined with the physical and mental relaxation inherent with a steam room – a dramatic reduction in stress-related urticaria (aka hives)!
- Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus is one of the most famous aromatherapy products around. It’s used to treat inflammation in the nose and sinuses as well as an energiser for those suffering from cold-related lethargy. In the steam room – you’ll find your sinuses so clear that they might as well be renamed to pristine caverns – with inflammation leaving your body as you take a wonderfully clear, simple, and deep breath!
- Lavender Oil
Lavender Oil is also up there in terms of being known the world over – and its effects are mostly mental and emotional at being a naturally relaxing scent. Want to calm someone down? Pop a drop of Lavender Oil on your wrist like perfume and have them take a whiff. You’ll be best pals in no time! In the steam room – this oil enhances the already powerful relaxation effects of steam rooms!
- Ylang-ylang Oil
This oil is used as a pill-free treatment for insomnia in some cases – and is known for its great effect on relaxation, the relief of muscle tension and, by extension – a significant reduction in anxiety, nervousness and depression. BUT WAIT! It’s also used as a disinfectant and an ingredient in many skincare products!
- Jasmine Oil
Jasmine Oil eats stress, anxiety and depression for breakfast – and is simply never full! It’s also a great antiseptic for wound care as well as being a nice olfactory treat!
Spoilt for choice?
What’s your main goal when using a steam room? Use our chart below to find the best oil for you:
Aegean Spas are experts in all things holistic therapy through the power of saunas, spas, Jacuzzis and steam. Need advice? Contact us now!