Travelling is almost back normal, and we are all very happy about that. But when we travel, we will also inevitably face some issues. Whether it’s minor wounds, scrapes and bruises, insect bites, headaches and migraines, nausea, travel sickness, upset stomachs, trying to get a good night’s sleep, starting the day energised, and so forth.

Luckily, aromatherapy can help, and we only need three oils to cover all these issues/complaints: 1. Lavender, 2. Peppermint 3. Ginger.

Here’s how to use these oils…

For minor wounds, scrapes and bruises, insect bites
Apply a few drops of lavender oil directly onto the affected area.

For headaches and migraines
Put a few drops of peppermint oil onto a tissue paper and inhale deeply. Massage one drop of peppermint oil into each temple, behind each ear and along the neck line.

For travel sickness, giddiness, upset stomachs
Put a few drops of ginger and/or peppermint oil on a tissue paper and inhale deeply. Put one drop of peppermint oil and one drop of ginger oil on a sugar cube and let it slowly dissolve in your mouth. Add a few drops of peppermint oil and ginger oil to a base oil, for example jojoba, and massage it into your abdomen.

For a good night’s sleep
Add a few drops of lavender oil to your evening shower gel and/or shampoo. Massage two drops of lavender oil into the soles of your feet. Put a few drops of lavender oil on a tissue paper and place it next to your pillow.

To start the day energised
Add a few drops of peppermint oil to your morning shower gel and/or shampoo.

There are actually many more benefits to these three oils then what is mentioned above. They take up very little space, they weigh very little, and they can be hand-carried onto a plane without any problems, so make sure that you always have them with you when on the go!

Important: For these applications you need to be sure that your oils are truly pure, therefore always get your oils from either STYX or PAEOS™.

Safe travels!

STORING PURE ESSENTIAL OILS IN SINGAPORE

Never keep pure essential oils in clear bottles. Essential oils are light sensitive, and when they are exposed to light, the quality of the oils degrades drastically. Instead, use brown glass bottles to prevent ultraviolet rays from penetrating and reducing its quality. 

ESSENTIAL OILS AND EXPIRY DATES

On average, essential oils remain potent for about 1 to 2 years. However, pure essential oils can last for many years (depending on type), when properly stored. Avoid exposing essential oils to extreme temperatures. Citrus essential oils should be stored in the fridge, as they are more sensitive than other essential oils.

Some woody essential oils (i.e. rose, sandalwood or rosewood) ripen over the years like good wine. So, don’t forget to keep them in your wine cellar to stay away from the high humidity levels in Singapore!