Do you think there are scents that can make you feel relaxed after a stressful day? can simply relax ? Scents that give you the feeling of inner peace and harmony and give you additional Breathe energy into yourself so that you can continue to give 100%? It would be best if you could experience such a scent again and again, even in everyday life, and enjoy it, even if only for a short time.
Why not try essential oils , because they contain the concentrated life force of a whole plant. They have a direct effect on the brain and can therefore positively influence both physical and psychological processes in the human body. Essential oils have many uses. They are not only suitable for fragrance lamp , but also for relaxing massage oils , hand soaps and hand lotions or even dishwashing liquid .
But what are essential oils actually?
In its original meaning, the word "ethereal" for the heavenly, or rather for the vastness of the sky. This poetic name refers to the characteristics of the essential oils. Ethereal means something like spiritualized – they evaporate quickly and figuratively rise into the sky. This is a volatile substance, or rather a volatile oil. These oils are plant scents that are captured in liquid form. Such a liquid would dissolve in an instant as soon as the essential oil comes into contact with air. The oil evaporates and only the heavenly scent for some time before it too disappears into the distance. In contrast to ordinary fatty oils, the essential oils also leave no unsightly grease stains , which is why they can also be found in dishwashing liquid or hand soaps, for example in the Coastal Breeze Hand Soap from Stonewall Kitchen Home Keeping.
How are these heavenly oils actually made?
First of all, we should know that essential oils from different parts of plants They can be obtained from flowers, leaves, bark, roots or resins. They are mainly used in the leaves, flowers and shells produced by plants and stored in their tissue. The essential oils shape the scent of a plant and thus attract insects or repel parasites. It is therefore the essential oil that we perceive when we smell a flower or a plant. The essential oil makes it possible for us humans, just like other living beings, to by their scent . There are many methods to extract the essential oil. The most commonly used is steam distillation - it is preferred for pine and lavender, for example. But other methods such as cold pressing are widespread. This process is used, for example, for oranges or bergamots.
But how exactly do these methods work?
The basic principle of steam distillation is quite easy to understand. Water is evaporated and immediately cooled again, so condensed . To extract our essential oil from the plant, steam is fed into a boiler from below, which then settles on the plant parts and condenses again. The essential oil then melts out of the oil cells. An oil-water mixture is created, which is then evaporated again by the incoming heat. Extracting essential oils requires a great deal of sensitivity and know-how in order to be able to determine the right pressure or the right temperature. The length of the entire process suggests that this can rightly be described as a craft-based art.
The cold pressing sounds much simpler in comparison, but it is still a complex process that requires a lot of attention. This process is a little more gentle and is preferred for the extraction of citrus peel oils. In cold pressing, peels from oranges, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon are used, for example. This “waste” from juice production is very sensitive to heat and are therefore pressed out mechanically. By destroying the outermost layer of the fruit shell, the small oil cells burst, allowing the fragrance to be collected in a container.
Essential Oils and Their Effects
Essential oils work through their scent and therefore they are also called fragrance oils The oils are often used in aromatherapy, the science that makes use of the properties of essential oils. In a aromatherapy The essential oils are used, for example, in the form of Full or partial baths , as compresses , Inhalation , or as massage oil used to cure minor everyday illnesses. In this type of therapy, the aromas can cause hormonal, nervous and even psychological reactions. In the pharmaceutical industry They are also partly used – the essential oils are used in a variety of medicines, for example blood circulation-promoting , antispasmodic , germ-inhibiting or anti-inflammatory to work.
But what really helps after a stressful day? An essential oil for relaxation would be lavender, for example, as it has a calming effect Lavender oil is not only relaxing, but also balancing. It can even stabilize blood pressure and is therefore good for nervous restlessness.
Where can you find this miracle cure for everyday use? How about our hand lotion from Stonewall Kitchen? The variant Lavender Mint would not only offer you a little break from the stressful everyday life, but is also gentle on the skin and ensures smooth hands. The large selection of different fragrances at Stonewall Kitchen Home Keeping almost promises that there is exactly the perfect fragrance for you.
For new motivation and joy in life In tired and listless phases, the fresh scent of grapefruit can be helpful. For example, do you not feel like doing the dishes after dinner? Do you simply lack the motivation to clean up after cooking? The variant Grapefruit Thyme could give you a new lease of life. Instead of your normal dishwashing liquid, which already stings your nose, you would now be surprised by a fruity, fresh smell. Thanks to the essential oil it contains, the scent has an invigorating effect and also stimulates your skin's metabolism.
Have you got the whiff?
If you are looking for even more fragrances besides our Stonewall Kitchen Home Keeping Products, essential oils can also be found in some candles from Stonewall Home , Country Candle as well as Kringle Candle find.
- scented candles from Stonewall Home
- scented candles from Country Candle
- scented candles from Kringle Candle
If you still want to try it yourself, Make your own essential oil?
In four simple steps you can create your very own personal fragrance oil, you don't need much for this, you probably already have most of it at home.
We need:
- flowers / leaves / plant
- Ball Jar
- Fragrance-neutral oil (sunflower oil/ rapeseed oil)
- A coffee filter or a nut milk bag.
Step 1: The flowers, leaves or plant parts clean , remove any wilted areas if present. Then Pour into a Ball Jar until it is well filled.
Step 2: The plants pour in about 200 ml of oil (the plants should be completely covered with oil) and the Close the jar .
Step 3: The glass in a gently simmering water bath and let it steep for about 60 minutes.
Step 4: Gently stir the mixture cool and then for 2-3 days at least Let it rest before passing it through the filter or the nut milk bag into a clean container .
Danger: When making an oil extract with fresh plant parts, mold can easily form, so keep a close eye on the mixture while it is resting.
American Heritage wishes you a good, heavenly time!
