London Glossy Autumn Wellness Issue 2023

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Lifestyle WELLNESS | 2023

WELLNESS Lifestyle | 2023 ARE A BOON TO MANKIND!

If feeling tired, reach for

To help you master the essential oils

cardamom, cinnamon, clove

aisle, we’ve got you a lowdown on

basil, eucalyptus, fennel, lemon,

aromatherapy, so get set for some pretty

peppermint, or sage.

powerful results. Put these oils together and you have a blend that helps you put

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into a bath. You could try mixing

stressed,

frankincense, myrrh, orange, peach, neroli, or rose geranium.

For a feel happy quick-fix, mix ylang-ylang, chamomile,

tablespoon of heavy whipping cream and

orange, and lime.

dispense the oils evenly in the water.

If you’re moving into a new house or want to give a housewarming

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lotion. Unscented body oil is the

DIFFUSING AROMA OILS By The Editorial Team

MAKES USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS EXTRACTED FROM FLOWERS AND

PLANTS

BY

STEAM

DISTILLATION

OR

COLD

PRESSING.

HAVEN’T WE ALL EXPERIENCED

TRUSTED, ALL NATURAL SAVIOR

OIL FOR THE JOB BESIDES

ESSENTIAL

FOR YOUR WELL-BEING.

CHOOSING A TOP QUALITY

OILS,

WHEN

WE’VE

WE’LL

WITH

TREMENDOUS

boosting

shot,

or frankincense. When you want to get in the mood, reach

Don’t shy away from blending the

for jasmine, vanilla, ylang-

essential oils as they can be used on

ylang, or sandalwood.

blend and end up with a more powerful

benefit besides creating an interesting scent.

SOME AROMA CONCOCTIONS FOR THE GOOD LIFE-

IF YOU HAVEN’T EXPERIMENTED

OIL.

IN THE LAVENDER, LEMONGRASS OR

WITH ESSENTIAL OILS UNTIL NOW,

BENEFITS FROM RELIEVING

ORANGE BLOSSOM THAT GREETS

IT’S TIME TO GIVE WAY TO THE

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, HIGH

US OR WHEN WE’VE CRACKED

SEEMINGLY ENDLESS OPTIONS OF

BLOOD

JOINT

for jasmine, bergamot, lemon,

OPENED THAT REED DIFFUSER MOM

AROMA OILS AND INCORPORATE

ACHES TO BEAUTIFYING THE

chamomile, rose, tangerine, or

GAVE ON BIRTHDAY? STOCK UP ON

THEM INTO YOUR BEAUTY/HEALTH

SKIN AND HAIR, AROMA OILS

ylang-ylang.

PRESSURE,

scalp to promote hair growth. You can also Confidence

unscented body lotion also works.

WALKED INTO A SPA AND BREATHED

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jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood,

their own or combined to create a unique

If feeling down or angry, reach

Mix a few drops of this oil in a tablespoon coconut oil and apply this blend over your

essential oils into your skin, however an

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relieves the dryness and itching of the scalp.

orange,

great blend.

IMPORTANTLY,

ONE MUST KNOW THE RIGHT

gift,

geranium, and clove bud is a

Add them to an unscented oil or

apt vehicle for carrying the benefits of the

AROMATHERAPY

for

a few drops of your essential oils into a

add that to the bath water, this will help

REGIME.

reach

lavender, bergamot, cedarwood,

a positive spin on practically everything.

For a therapeutic effect, add the oil

Feeling

add a few drops of this oil in your regular shampoo and use it to wash your hair to control hair fall problem.

Rosemary essential oil, has great antioxidant properties, which is proven to be very beneficial in controlling the condition of hair

If sleep deprived or going

thinning and premature graying hence a gentle

through

blend

massage with this oil encourages the blood

marjoram and spikenard with

circulation, stimulates hair follicles, which in

lavender, clary sage, vetiver,

turn promotes healthy hair growth.

insomnia,

and sweet orange. Spray some on your pillow cover!

A

rough

patch,

needs

a

combination of ylang-ylang, basil, jasmine, and bergamot.

ALL ABOUT AROMATHERAPY The use of essential oils dates back to ancient civilizations

dating

back

to

the

Egyptians,

Try Tea Tree Essential Oil for

Babylonians, and Greeks, who valued aromatic

alleviating all hair problems,

oils and used them for religious beautifying and

repairs

damaged

hair,

medicinal purposes. Today, essential oils are used in

eliminates

dandruff

besides

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