Using Soap for Moods...!
Most of us spend a lot of time pondering how we feel. Quite often you can miss a great opportunity because you weren't 'in the mood' for it and end up regretting it later. Of all the products you can buy to affect your mood, scented soap is brilliantly convenient. Think about it; it's one of the first thing you use when you wake in the morning, and one of the last things you use before sleep. You have to use soap anyway, so it makes a lot of sense to invest in quality soap to make you happier, invigorated and relaxed on a daily basis.
How Tired Do You Feel?
Scented soaps work because they have aromatherapy oils added to them. If you suffer from feelings of tiredness in the morning, a citrus fragrance like lemon, or orange and cinnamon will blast away that groggy feeling that is holding you back. Does it really work? Well, soap won't cure any serious medical condition like overt snoring or sleep apnea so you should discuss major concerns with your doctor. If you are sleeping well but just feeling a little tired, then soap may work for you.
Warning! If you have sensitive skin, cinnamon-scented soap might not be a good idea. Try soap scented with just lemon or orange instead.
How Stressed Are You?
Lots of us have endured a sleepless night because of stress about the following day's work. Whether you have had a big meeting or are due to close a major deal, it's hard to let your mind wind down after a hard day's work. Orange is quite a good fragrance for soap because it can reduce anxiety and depression and may help you sleep better. By using an orange-scented soap before you sleep and then again when you shower the next morning, you can calm your nerves. Steady nerves can help your performance at work as a clearer mind will make better decisions.
Do You Have A Special Day Coming Up?
Sometimes soap can help improve your mood just through the benefits that it offers to your skin. Soaps containing honeysuckle fragrance or coconut milk are especially good for dry or irritable skin. To put yourself in the mood for a special occasion like Valentine's Day, Christmas or an anniversary, trying a pampering soap can soothe your skin and dramatically lift your mood. Both honeysuckle and coconut milk offer great moisturizing properties and if you choose soaps with them, you can be sure that your skin is getting them in the purest form possible.
How Tired Do You Feel?
Scented soaps work because they have aromatherapy oils added to them. If you suffer from feelings of tiredness in the morning, a citrus fragrance like lemon, or orange and cinnamon will blast away that groggy feeling that is holding you back. Does it really work? Well, soap won't cure any serious medical condition like overt snoring or sleep apnea so you should discuss major concerns with your doctor. If you are sleeping well but just feeling a little tired, then soap may work for you.
Warning! If you have sensitive skin, cinnamon-scented soap might not be a good idea. Try soap scented with just lemon or orange instead.
How Stressed Are You?
Lots of us have endured a sleepless night because of stress about the following day's work. Whether you have had a big meeting or are due to close a major deal, it's hard to let your mind wind down after a hard day's work. Orange is quite a good fragrance for soap because it can reduce anxiety and depression and may help you sleep better. By using an orange-scented soap before you sleep and then again when you shower the next morning, you can calm your nerves. Steady nerves can help your performance at work as a clearer mind will make better decisions.
Do You Have A Special Day Coming Up?
Sometimes soap can help improve your mood just through the benefits that it offers to your skin. Soaps containing honeysuckle fragrance or coconut milk are especially good for dry or irritable skin. To put yourself in the mood for a special occasion like Valentine's Day, Christmas or an anniversary, trying a pampering soap can soothe your skin and dramatically lift your mood. Both honeysuckle and coconut milk offer great moisturizing properties and if you choose soaps with them, you can be sure that your skin is getting them in the purest form possible.
Home-Made Soap?
Fancy making some homemade aromatherapy soap? There are lots of excellent reasons for doing this. You get to choose your favorite essential oil....or mix up your own special blend of oils. You also know exactly what is going into your soap....natural ingredients which are much better for you and your skin. There are several different ways to make aromatherapy soap, but the easiest one is probably the melt and pour method. You don't need much equipment, you don't need to spend a lot and you can see results quickly. This is the first method, What You Will Need
Some melt and pour soap base. (500g will give you roughly 3 to 4 bars of soap, depending on the size of your mould.
A microwave.
A heatproof jug or bowl.
Essential oils for your chosen aroma.(3 to 10 ml per 500g - this is roughly equivalent to 60 to 200 drops per 500g)
A small fine spray bottle of rubbing alcohol (surgical spirit).
Possibly some soap-safe dyes if you would like coloured soap! You will also need a little bit of time and some imagination......let's get going and make that aromatherapy soap!
Method
Step 1. Find a good melt and pour recipe that you would like to try and make a list of the ingredients......then go and buy what you need!
Step 2. Cut the amount of soap you want to use with a sharp knife. It is better to have slightly too much than too little. Slice it into small pieces so that it melts quickly. Put the soap base into your jug, or bowl.
Step 3. Microwave for 1 minute and check for melting. Continue to microwave in 15 second intervals until it has melted. It is important not to overheat it as this may discolour the soap. Be careful as the melted soap will be very hot!
Step 4. Once melted, try to keep stirring the soap to stop a skin from forming.....you will have to work quite quickly from this point!
Step 5. Now is the time to add your essential oil(s) and colouring, if using. If the soap starts to solidify then you can remelt it.
Step 6. Fill your soap moulds with the melted soap, but not completely to the top. This makes it easier to remove the soap later. Tap the mould lightly to get rid of any air bubbles. If you do get some then just spray a little bit of alcohol on and this should get rid of them!
Step 7. Leave the soap until it has hardened. You can put them in the fridge to help them set more quickly.
Step 8. Remove the soap from the moulds. If you are keeping your homemade aromatherapy soap for any length of time then it is a good idea to wrap them. Cling film is ideal.
Fancy making some homemade aromatherapy soap? There are lots of excellent reasons for doing this. You get to choose your favorite essential oil....or mix up your own special blend of oils. You also know exactly what is going into your soap....natural ingredients which are much better for you and your skin. There are several different ways to make aromatherapy soap, but the easiest one is probably the melt and pour method. You don't need much equipment, you don't need to spend a lot and you can see results quickly. This is the first method, What You Will Need
Some melt and pour soap base. (500g will give you roughly 3 to 4 bars of soap, depending on the size of your mould.
A microwave.
A heatproof jug or bowl.
Essential oils for your chosen aroma.(3 to 10 ml per 500g - this is roughly equivalent to 60 to 200 drops per 500g)
A small fine spray bottle of rubbing alcohol (surgical spirit).
Possibly some soap-safe dyes if you would like coloured soap! You will also need a little bit of time and some imagination......let's get going and make that aromatherapy soap!
Method
Step 1. Find a good melt and pour recipe that you would like to try and make a list of the ingredients......then go and buy what you need!
Step 2. Cut the amount of soap you want to use with a sharp knife. It is better to have slightly too much than too little. Slice it into small pieces so that it melts quickly. Put the soap base into your jug, or bowl.
Step 3. Microwave for 1 minute and check for melting. Continue to microwave in 15 second intervals until it has melted. It is important not to overheat it as this may discolour the soap. Be careful as the melted soap will be very hot!
Step 4. Once melted, try to keep stirring the soap to stop a skin from forming.....you will have to work quite quickly from this point!
Step 5. Now is the time to add your essential oil(s) and colouring, if using. If the soap starts to solidify then you can remelt it.
Step 6. Fill your soap moulds with the melted soap, but not completely to the top. This makes it easier to remove the soap later. Tap the mould lightly to get rid of any air bubbles. If you do get some then just spray a little bit of alcohol on and this should get rid of them!
Step 7. Leave the soap until it has hardened. You can put them in the fridge to help them set more quickly.
Step 8. Remove the soap from the moulds. If you are keeping your homemade aromatherapy soap for any length of time then it is a good idea to wrap them. Cling film is ideal.
Source: Jan Randal,
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