You can purchase aromatherapy gift baskets from a retailer for varying prices and these will usually be pre-designed for a particular purpose.  Some retailers may take on the project of custom-making a gift basket for your needs however it can be a much more personal and cost-effective gift if you tailor make the basket from scratch yourself.  By doing this you can tailor it to a person’s own needs and likes, producing a gift that they will cherish forever!

The most simple gift basket would be one containing a selection of aromatherapy base oils and a varied selection of pure essential oils – how many you include of these depends on your own personal budget.  For the carrier oil, almond or coconut are popular choices because of their skin-nourishing qualities.  People with sensitive skin may prefer to use lighter base oils such as grape seed oil or wheat germ which are known for their curative properties.  If you are working with a limited budget it would perhaps be best to include three or four oils to get someone started with aromatherapy.

For a pick-me-up and energy enhancer, citrus scents are best so grab hold of lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit or verbena oils for a mood boost.  Lavender oil has the best properties for calming and relaxing having been scientifically proven to slower heart rate and blood pressure and decrease muscle tension.  You can also use bergamot and sandalwood with lavender as they also hold calming, relaxant properties.  Mint and pine oils are both uplifting and motivating; use these along with citrus oils to give that cheerful, clean feeling to your body or home.  If you want to add a sensual and indulgent touch some ylang ylang, jasmine, gardenia or rose oil is perfect for the mix giving a wistful and romantic air.  You might want to complete the aromatherapy gift basket by adding an aromatherapy or massage guide, an oil diffuser, some base lotion or a scented candle.

Another option for an aromatherapy gift basket is to choose the theme yourself and collect items relating to that theme; some ideas for this are a stress busting kit, an energizing selection or perhaps a gift basket with tranquillity or harmony in mind.  With these themes you can either purchase the items, or if you’re feeling particularly creative, you could try making your own items with particular aromatherapy oils in mind.  Bath bombs, soap, sea salts, body lotion, candles, massage oils, shampoos, conditioners are all items which would theme well in an aromatherapy gift basket.  Whether you use a design to relax every muscle or ease the stress of a busy and hectic lifestyle you will truly be spoiling someone with a treasured gift like this!Similar Posts:

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For a good aromatherapy oil kit you will need a variety of oils which can be used for an array of purposes but alongside this you may need a number of aromatherapy accessories in order to produce best results when blending and using oils.

An oil burner or aromatherapy diffuser is perhaps one of the most essential items you might need as it vaporises the scent of the oil – if you are using a particular oil to enhance breathing or as a relaxant it breaks down the oil into smaller particles which can be absorbed into your body easily and swiftly.

Carrier oils are also essential aromatherapy accessories especially for use in mixing and blending oils.  There are about 20 commonly known and used carrier oils mainly with a vegetable or nut based but perhaps the most popular are coconut, almond and grape seed oils.  They are used to dilute the essential oils before applying to the skin and make the oils go that little bit further.  They are rich in essential fatty acids making them especially nourishing to the skin improving the look and feel of skin and sometimes help to combat eczema.

If you wish to make your own aromatherapy products by blending and mixing oils you must ensure you are using good quality bottles and jars to store the products in.  There are a range of products out there but to keep your lotions, blended oils and massage oils in good condition you will need to ensure that you use containers made for the purpose of storing them.  You should avoid plastic containers as the oil will gradually eat through the container and likewise clear bottles result in the oils being light damaged.  For best results, make sure that when buying jars and bottles that they are glass and coloured; cobalt, blue, brown or amber are all effective and protect the oils for longer.

Other aromatherapy accessories you may require are light rings, pipettes, storage boxes, holistic music or even a massage or aromatherapy guide book.Similar Posts:

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