You work remotely and you feel the stress building up! It was like it was simpler when you went to the office and had a colleague by your side to complain when the system was down or the workload was too high!

Aromatherapy can be your ally in this situation!

What is aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a form of complementary therapy that uses the essential oils extracted from plants, flowers, herbs, and trees to promote health and well-being. Essential oils are highly concentrated compounds that contain therapeutic properties of the plants from which they are extracted.

These oils are believed to have beneficial effects on the body and mind.

Aromatherapy has been used for centuries in different cultures around the world. Essential oils can be used in a number of ways including inhalation, topical application, and sometimes even ingestion (under the guidance of a trained professional).

Aromatherapy can be a useful tool to reduce stress while working remotely.

Here are 5 tips on how to use aromatherapy to relieve stress during remote work:

1. Use in your daily routine products that contain relaxing essential oils:

Some essential oils known for their relaxing properties include lavender, frankincense, chamomile, bergamot, and ylang-ylang.

Starting in the morning with an energizing shower with our Agnes+Cat Handmade Soap - Fresh Citrus and ending at night with a relaxing bath with Aromatherapy Candles and a massage with our individual Massage Soap - Lavender and lilac

You can choose one or combine several oils to create your own relaxing blend!

2. Use a diffuser or aromatic granules for your home:

An essential oil diffuser is an effective way to disperse aromas in your work environment. Add a few drops of your chosen essential oil to the diffuser and let it work while you work. Breathing in the aromas gently can help you relax and reduce stress.

You can find here our offer of diffusers and aromatic granules for the home.

3. Take direct inhalations:

If you don't have a diffuser, you can directly inhale the essential oils from the bottle or apply a few drops to our special braceletes and necklesses diffuser. Then bring your hands up to your face and take several deep breaths. This can help you calm your nerves and reduce stress.

4. Create a calm environment:

In addition to aromas, you can complement aromatherapy by creating a calm environment in your workspace.

Use soft lights or scented candles, play soothing music in the background, or even use a Himalayan salt lamp to create a relaxing atmosphere.

5. Take scent breaks:

Schedule short breaks during your workday to enjoy aromatherapy.

You can use that time to deeply inhale the aromas, apply an essential oil blend to your wrists or neck, or simply relax and close your eyes for a few minutes.

Here is a list of the 20 most used essential oils in aromatherapy:

1. Lavender: Soothing, calming and promotes relaxation.
2. Mint: Toning, energizing, and helps with focus and digestion.
3. Tea tree: antiseptic, antibacterial and promotes skin health.
4. Eucalyptus: Respiratory support, clears congestion, and has a refreshing scent.
5. Lemon: Uplifting, refreshing and has cleansing properties.
6. Chamomile (Roman or German): calming, anti-inflammatory and excellent for skin care.
7. Frankincense: Grounding, promotes meditation and supports skin health.
8. Rosemary: Stimulating, improves memory and supports hair growth.
9. Orange: Uplifting, improves mood and aids digestion.
10. Rose: Antioxidant, antimicrobial, with regenerative effect 
11. Ylang Ylang: Relaxing, aphrodisiac and helps with stress and anxiety.
12. Bergamot: Uplifting, balancing and promotes a sense of well-being.
13. Geranium: Balancing, supports skin health and can improve mood.
14. Grapefruit: reducing blood pressure and providing stress relief
    
15. Patchouli: Grounding, aphrodisiac and supports skin care.
16. Lemongrass: Invigorating, insect repellent and with a fresh aroma.
17. Sandalwood: Grounding, promotes meditation and supports skin health.
18. Jasmine: alleviate anxiety, hydrate skin, relive PMS symptoms
19. Juniper Berry: cleanses, aids digestion, and may improve mood.
20. Ginger: warms, promotes digestion and relieves nausea.

Remember that everyone is different, so it's important to find the essential oils and aromatherapy techniques that work best for you. If you experience any allergic reaction or discomfort, stop using the oils and consult a health professional.

DISCLAIMER:

The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only. The hidden properties of herbs are provided for historical purposes only. For possible treatment of physical or mental illness, seek a trained and licensed health professional. Nirami is not responsible for any adverse side effects resulting from the use of any of the mentioned suggestions, products, preparations, or procedures or from tracking historical uses of essential oils.