Aromavannas are one of the most pleasant and accessible methods in aromatherapy, which, in addition to relaxation, is used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Aromatic baths are not in vain so popular in the spa salons.
They help a person to relieve tension and fatigue, get rid of headaches, muscle and joint pains, cellulite, cleanse toxins, improve lympho- and blood circulation, normalize the work of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Due to the hot inhalation in parallel with the penetration of oils through the skin, numerous effects of this procedure are achieved: analgesic, tonic, vasodilating, sedative, etc.. Here, the temperature, chemical and mechanical effects are combined. In combination with underwater massage, oils actively penetrate into the subcutaneous fatty tissue, normalize blood flow and lymph flow and restore metabolic processes.
Before taking an aromatic bath you need to cleanse your body with a shower, peeling. Baths are applied no earlier than two hours after eating. General, sessile baths, foot and hand baths can be used.
Aromatic oils affect the human body physiologically, pharmacologically and psychologically. Physiological effects are associated with the exciting or soothing effects of aromatic oils. Pharmacological effects are associated with biochemical changes that occur when an aromatic oil enters the bloodstream. Psychological influence depends on individual emotional reaction of a person to aroma.
The water temperature should not exceed 36-37 degrees, and the duration is 15 minutes.
On a full bath, the amount of essential oils is 8 drops, for a sedentary bath - 2 drops, and in the bath for legs and hands, enough 4 drops of oil.
Since essential oils are water-insoluble substances, they must be dissolved in 100 grams of emulsifier (eg cream, milk or kefir) before adding to water,. After the end of the procedure is not recommended to rinse, it is better just to get wet with a towel.
After taking a bath, a 30-40 minute rest is recommended..
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