Getting Things Ready For That Steam

• Clean And Declutter:

Nothing can ruin a romantic mood like dirt and clothes strewn all over. When you clean the inside of your tub, and around it, makes way for peace of mind and soul. Elemenating unwanted distractions that would take away from focusing on your Cupid time.

• Candles

Having candles placed in or around the bathing area will set the ambiance for that steam. Any shape or form, tea lights. Just make sure they are not tall and slender ones. These will tip over and that would really dampen your mood for good.

It will be up to you if the candles are scented or not. The main thing I feel is the warm glow that emits from the candle, that sets that romantic feeling. The scents are just icing in the air.

• Mood Music

The sound of music have been around for a very long time, even in it’s rawest form have been recognized to alter our moods.

Not one type or style of music invokes romance for everyone. Some people might like ocean music for romance. While others might prefer blues, or jazz. What ever the style make sure the quality is good. You may find that using a sound machine may help. Or maybe a soundtrack with good a quality sound. Whatever the form, make it count.

• Make It Scentual

ESSENTIAL OILS

The art of using plants for it’s roots, essence, flowers, and pressing them have been around for a long time.

The essential oils that were extracted were used as aphrodisiacs to inspire allure and desire.

There are a wide range of essential oils that aid in sensuality.

Lavender essential oil for example decreases anxiety and stress. Calming also to help you wind down for that romance.

Other essential oils to consider are; Ylang Ylang, Patchouli if your man might think that Lavender is to girly.

The diffuser pictured above not only is filled with essential oils, but it has differnt lights that appear and you can set the essential oils on a timer for 1 -6 hours. And also if you don’t want the lights you can turn these off as well. I love these diffusers so much I have two of them.

• Bubble Bath OR Bath Oil

Bubble baths aren’t just for women. There are some men out there that take baths /bubble baths. Some say that the reason they do so is

to relax tense muscles. And who would blame them. Myself, I prefer a bath to a shower anyday.

Try Rose, or Lavender scented bubble baths.

Bath Oils

Using bath oils in the bath can be a sketchy thing. Just remember that you don’t need a lot. Slippery, but fun and sensual to use as a body massager to knead out those sore muscles for later use.

• Sugar IT Up

Sugar Scrubs

These are a blend of table sugar, essential oils, carrier oils Ex: (Grapeseed Oil). When rubbed on the skin it feels heavenly.

The sugar exfoliates the rough, dry patches. Leaving you with a smooth and silky feeling.

So why not massage one another with this and both of you can feel soft and smooth to the touch.

• Privacy

If you have kids, pets, make sure everyone is down for the night. If this isn’t possible then I suggest that maybe ask Grandparents to watch kids for a night, or check into a hotel. Either way there will be for sure there won’t be any possiblities of being interupted. But still no phones , you can silence them or turn them off.

Make Time

Ups And Downs Of Life

I know that everyone has a busy life. With kids, afterschool activities, PTA stuff, deadlines.

But just remember that we all have to make a conscious decision to slow down once in awhile to stop and focus on the ones that really matter in our lives. Be it spouses or kids,parents, grandparents. We are here on this earth for a very short time. Not knowing when tonight might be our last.

Tell that person in your life who ever it might be that you Love them. It’s the little things that count

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Peppermint Of The Past

Peppermint is indigenious to Europeand the Middle East. They used mints as medicine thousands of years ago.

Peppermint wasn’t recognized as a distinct hybrid until the late 17th century.

Herbs in market in Middle East

Credit pic: Linus Mimietz (Unsplash)

Cultivation

For the home gardener, Peppermint likes moist soil but not soggy and saturated one. It likes partial sun to shade. If you don’t want it to be a ground cover, because it spreads like wildfire put it in a container. This way you can contol the wild thing.

Benefits of Using Peppermint

Culinary And Other Uses

Peppermint leaves can be used fresh, dried alone in teas or mixed with other herbs for infusions.

It can be used in foods to flavour ice cream, candy,alcoholic beverages, chewing gum,toothpaste, soaps, skin care products.

Menthol is the active ingredient that activates the cold-sensitive topical application of peppermint oil.

Construction and Plumbing

Peppermint oil is also used in construction and plumbing to test for tightness of pipes and disclose leaks by it’s odor.

Healing: Peppermint has a significant antimirobial and antiviral activities. It also:

• works as a strong antioxidant
• displays anti-tumor actions in lab studies
• shows anti-allergenic potential
• has pain-killing effects
• helps relax the gastrointestinal tract
• may be chemopreventive

It’s a wonder why I love this herb. It is one of the most popular essential oils in the world and everyone should have it in their med cabinet.

13 uses and benefits Of Peppermint

Relieves MuscleAnd Joint Pain

Aids In Sinus Care And Other Respiratory Benefits

Seasonal Allergy Relief

Increase Energy And Improve Exercise Performance

Alleviate Headaches

Improves IBS Symptoms

Freshens Breath And Supports Oral Health

Promotes Hair Growth And Reduces Dandruff

Relieves Itchiness

Bug Repellent

Reduces Nausea

Improves Skin Health

Sunburn Protection And Relief

Using It Safely

Peppermint oil is versatile and just like anything else Use in Moderation. It’s safe for both internal and external use can be used with or without a carrier oil to dilute it (when used topically).

Diffuse It . Need a pick me up or a wake me up. Just put 5-8 drops in a diffuser.

When using any essential oil follow the essential oil usage guidelines for safety.

it will fill the room with it’s aroatherapy aroma.

Cook With It . You can cook with it using edible peppermint extract

Make A Massage Oil. To do this you need to add it to a carrier oil like grapesed.

Side effects

Aromatherapy or topical use of diluted essential peppermint oil can have significant benefits with little risk. But be aware that peppermint aromatherapy can be toxic to pets. Before using aromatherapy, always consider the safety of:

• children
• pets
• pregnant people

Is peppermint oil good to drink? The answer is generally yes, but only in small amounts.

That said, taking excessive amounts of the oil orally can be toxic, so remember that a little bit goes a long way. All you need is one to two drops at a time.

Who should stay clear or avoid it

People with a specific enzyme deficiency, called G6PD deficiency, should avoid using peppermint as an extract or oil in aromatherapy.

Children, pregnant women, babies.

IF you are taking any prescription meds, always check with your Dr. before using Any essential oil

Take Away

I myself use essential oils in all my soaps and bath and body products that I hand craft.

When I make something for the first time I test it on me or ask some one also to try it and see what they think.

That is where labels on products come in . It shows what is inside of the make up if they can purchase it or not for their skin type.

Hope We All Learned A bit About The Use Of Peppermint Oil

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