Feeling stressed about going out again? You’re not the only one. The BBC reported that ‘as some countries ease coronavirus restrictions, mental health experts are noticing an emerging phenomenon: anxiety about life after lockdown’.
Whilst we’re excited about our newfound freedom, navigating the new world for some may be causing feelings of apprehension. April marks Stress Awareness Month which aims to increase awareness of both the causes and cures for stress. And whilst feelings of stress and anxiety need to be handled with serious care, selfcare can also be a handy tool to help ease those emotions.
We spoke to our essential oils expert, Jo Kellett about using essential oils for easing stress:
“Essential oils are ideal to assist us in stressful situations. Many of the oils have properties that can alleviate stress symptoms, such as shortness of breath, changes to our digestive system or changes to our sleep pattern. Using essential oils in a diffuser for example is an effective and easy way to incorporate the oils into your daily routine. A diffuser can sit on your desk or on your bedside table. Just by smelling essential oils you will perceive an emotional change in your daily stress levels.”
Diffuser blend to ease stress
Add the following essential oils to the water in your Aroma Spa diffuser:
1 drop of Neroli – Citrus aurantium amara
2 drops of Frankincense – Boswellia carterii
5 drops of Bergamot – Citrus aurantium bergamia
If you’d rather opt for a pre-blended solution, then our Total De-Stress collection, combining balancing Geranium, uplifting Orange and comforting Nutmeg has everything you need to see you through a stress-free day.
Our De-Stressing Ritual:
- Begin your day with an aromatic shower using Total De-Stress Bath & Shower Wash to help gently cleanse mind and body for a fresh start to your day.
- Total De–Stress MoodFix Mist can bring instant comfort when you need it most, allowing you to create a cloud of calm with a simple spritz above your head.
- Keep Total De-Stress Pulse Point Roller Ball in your pocket and apply to your pulse points at any given moment to top up your mood and keep stress at bay on the go.
- End the day with a relaxing bath infused with Total De-Stress Bath Salts or Total De-Stress Bath Oil followed by a top-to-toe massage using the Total De-Stress Massage & Body Oil rich in nourishing vitamins, antioxidants and Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids to give your skin a treat as well as your senses.
Goodbye Stress x
Written by Tisserand Aromatherapy
