Aromatherapy: Where to start?

Aromatherapy: where to start to get started?

Aromatherapy: where to start to get started?

Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils for physical, emotional, or energetic well-being. While very popular today, it requires a solid foundation to practice safely.

In this article, we guide you step by step to get started with aromatherapy.

🌿 What is aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is based on the use of essential oils , volatile extracts obtained by distillation or expression of aromatic plants. They are highly concentrated and contain the active ingredients of the plant.

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Essential oils can be used:

• by olfactory route (diffusion or inhalation),

• by cutaneous route (diluted in a vegetable oil),

• exceptionally orally (only under qualified medical or therapeutic supervision).

🧪 Why get started with aromatherapy?

Because they are both natural and effective, essential oils are useful for:

• stress, anxiety, sleep disorders ,

• minor winter ailments (cold, blocked nose, cough),

• muscle and joint pain ,

• digestive problems ,

• natural immunity .

🌸 The 5 essential oils to have to start with

1. True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
   Calming, soothing, healing. Ideal for sleep, bites, burns.

2. Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
   Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal. Perfect for pimples, fungal infections, or ENT infections.

3. Eucalyptus radiata
   Mild expectorant. Helps clear the airways.

4. Ravintsara
   Antiviral, immunostimulant. Very well tolerated, even in children (from 3 years old in diffusion).

5. Peppermint
   Tonic, analgesic, digestive. Handle with care (prohibited for children under 6 years old).

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📋 Precautions to know

• Never use pure on the skin (always dilute in a vegetable oil).

• No oral use without supervision.

• Avoid in pregnant/breastfeeding women and in young children.

• Do a preliminary skin test (on the crease of the elbow for 24 hours).

• Respect the dosages and exposure times.

🛠️ How to get started?

1. Build a small starter kit with 3 to 5 multipurpose oils.

2. Choose a suitable diffuser (ultrasonic, nebulizing).

3. Consult reliable sources:

   • Aroma-Zone – technical file on essential oils

   • IFRA – International Fragrance Association (for olfactory safety)

4. Use a hydrosol as a supplement for a gentler approach.
   👉 Learn more: Hydrotherapy for a gentle start

🌿 To go further

On our blog dedicated to aromatherapy , you will find guides on:

• the manufacture of homemade cosmetics,

• respiratory, relaxing or toning synergies,

• carrier vegetable oils,

• complementary hydrosols.