Aromatic oils: what a scent!
Paths to the nose
There are many different ways to distribute aromatic oils: - Potpourri (scented, dried leaves) - Pomander with scented stones (see right, eg by L'Occitane) - Incense sticks - Laundry spray, ironing water - Cabinet paper, sachets - Fragrance fountain (moisturizes at the same time , eg from Primavera)
Aroma oils: Relax or stimulate?
These are the top ten aroma oils: Basil: Frischmacher, puffing his head free Eucalyptus: Cleansing power, frees the respiratory system and helps in thick air Geranium: Sandman, solves sleep problems Lavender: Antistressor, relaxing Melissa: Sedative, strengthens the nerves Neroli: Mood brightener, lifts the mood Peppermint: Energizer, prevents hangers Rose: Peacemaker, relieves tension Ylang-Ylang: Aphrodisiac, to arouse erotic feelings citrus: Stimulant, promotes concentration
Aroma oils: Dark lasts longer
Aroma oils, also known as essential oils, are sensitive to light, air and temperature and must therefore be stored in dark glasses. Then aroma oils are stable for many years. Exception: Citrus oils - they last about one year after opening.
D rather not!
Do not let the fragrance light burn around the clock, in continuous use, the senses are overwrought. In addition, carcinogenic substances can be released during complete combustion. Aroma oils therefore prefer to use only one to two hours a day.
Three questions to Professor dr. Hanns Hatt, scent researcher at the Ruhr-University Bochum
Whether or not you like a scent is very individual. Are there flavors and aroma oils that everyone loves? So far, only the orange aroma known that it is perceived as pleasant almost worldwide. Everything else depends on the culture and the education, so how to get to know a fragrance.
Why do some aroma oils make headaches? This can happen if the dosage is too high or the aroma oils are stretched with solvents. Our olfactory cells are very sensitive, and too concentrated a fragrance is perceived as unpleasant because it activates the pain nerve trigeminal nerve - this is known for example from menthol, rosemary and eucalyptus. Incidentally, small children are particularly sensitive. A strong fragrance concentration in the room can affect the whole body through the skin and bronchi. First allergies are inevitable.
How to recognize the quality of an oil? When buying, make sure that the essential oils are "100 percent natural" - that is, that the fragrances contain no synthetic and nature-identical colors, fragrances and preservatives.
