Congratulations! You have made it through a week of the conditional movement control order. Since the spike in Covid-19 cases a week ago, its been a harrowing time for everyone.
When you are juggling a career, looking after family and pets or even if you are living alone, it can be stressful, leaving you feeling wrecked and anxious.
While most of us are working from home or simply staying home to abide by the movement restrictions, we can all try to do things that will help alleviate some of our anxiety and stress.
Here’s a look at some beauty and relaxation rituals to get you through the coming days:
There are dozens of essential oils in the market, as stated in the Johns Hopkins Medicine website, all with different fragrances and chemical makeups, and the safest way to use essential oils include aromatherapy accessories, body oil and aroma sticks.
Which essential oil are best depends on what symptoms you’re looking to ease or fragrances you prefer, the said website advises. To help relieve stress and anxiety, and promote good sleep, lavender oil offers a relaxing scent.
Peppermint oil may also relieve tension headaches when applied topically, while lemon oil with its citrus scent is a mood booster.
Lighting up a candle in your home immediately changes the mood in your space and according to the National Candle Association in Washington, candles are one of the most enjoyable, affordable and readily accessible luxury items.
They infuse the home with colour and fragrance, and can help create a special warmth and ambiance to allow for a sense of calm and well-being.
According to the association, consumers are increasingly purchasing candles as a focal point for their home décor, and for aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction.
Scented candles come in a vast variety of scents, but generally candles with a citrus scent will energise and refresh, while floral puts you in an uplifted and happy mood. And, sweet and spicy scents are comforting and relaxing.
When you’re staying at home you may not want to wear a full-on fragrance and that’s where a body mist comes in.
Why bother using a body mist? When you are stuck at home, feeling refreshed throughout the day is key to keeping you in a positive mood.
In comparison to a fragrance, a body mist offers a lighter and less concentrated scent to keep you smelling good and fresh.
Its light concentration means the scent of the body mist lasts much shorter than that of a fragrance, but this will give you an excuse to pause during your day and spritz away.
Because it is less concentrated, a body mist is more affordable than a fragrance, hence it is a great option especially during this uncertain time.
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