How Do You Use Aromatherapy?
The basics of aromatherapy are easy – simply inhale and enjoy the pleasant fragrance of a particular flower or plant. And the how-to isn’t much more complicated than that: the following methods are all effective.
Most essential oils are too strong for direct application to your skin, but can be diluted by mixing a couple of drops of essential oil with a small amount of a carrier oil like jojoba or sweet almond oil. You can then apply the mixture to your temples, forehead or wrists before bedtime.
Moisten a cotton ball with your essential oil, then tuck the cotton ball inside your pillowcase.
Take a warm bath before bedtime, and add several drops of essential oil to the water. Swirl the water before entering the tub to distribute the oil throughout the bath.
Add a few drops of essential oil to your bedroom humidifier or steam vaporizer, if the device has an oil dispenser. If you don’t have a humidifier, consider purchasing an essential oil diffuser.
Inhale the oil directly from its bottle for several minutes before sleep.
Mix a few drops of essential oil in warm water, moisten a washcloth with the mixture, then lay the damp cloth over your forehead or neck.
Fill a small spray bottle with one-half cup of distilled water and 5 - 10 drops of your preferred essential oil, then mist your pillowcase and bed sheets before sleep.