August 29th, 2011 by Hasham

Double the Pleasure

Essential oils are different than body sprays and lotions. An essential oil is a concentrated, aromatic liquid excreted from plants. Some essential oils are not recommended during pregnancy and can be toxic when used on the skin. You should discuss the use of essential oils during pregnancy with your health care provider and aromatherapist.
Let the Sniffing Begin

Start thinking about how you want to feel during this new season of life…tranquil, calm, sexy, confident, whimsical, free…. Scents often bring us back to certain places and times and reflect an aspect of who we are.

Starting Fragrance-Free

Perfume In Pregnancy:

Pregnancy has given you a natural glow. Now it’s time to find a scent that will reflect the beautiful, pregnant YOU! Though it’s safe to use perfume during pregnancy, you may be more sensitive to perfumes and find that some scents make you nauseated, light-headed, agitated, or more prone to headaches. To prevent as many unnecessary symptoms as possible, try to keep a fragrance-free environment until you discover some scents that will help you feel good.

Double the Pleasure:

Fragrant body spray and lotion are becoming very popular during pregnancy because they are lighter and contain less alcohol than perfume. Some scents can even help fight nausea like peppermint, ginger, and cardamom. Many pregnant women have found that citrus scents help alleviate nausea and are not over-powering, but rather leave a refreshed, rejuvenated, and calm feeling. Citrus scents such as sweet orange, neroli and mandarin are especially popular among pregnant women. Other softer scents you may want to sample are lavender, rose and chamomile. Look for massage lotions in these scents and you’ll be doing yourself a double favor.
Essential oils are different than body sprays and lotions. An essential oil is a concentrated, aromatic liquid excreted from plants. Some essential oils are not recommended during pregnancy and can be toxic when used on the skin. You should discuss the use of essential oils during pregnancy with your health care provider and aromatherapist.

Let the Sniffing Begin:

Start thinking about how you want to feel during this new season of life…tranquil, calm, sexy, confident, whimsical, free…. Scents often bring us back to certain places and times and reflect an aspect of who we are.

Place Odor Absorbers in the Room to Catch Unwanted Smells:

If you are having a party and want to clear away perfume lingering in the air, cut an onion and place half of it in the room to absorb the odors. Place a small cup of vinegar in the room to absorb the odors if you don’t have an onion, and consider purchasing an air cleaner.

Carry a Fragrant Sachet in your Purse on Outings to Counteract Bad Odors:

If sharing a car with a person wearing heavy cologne, or a co-worker is the offending perfume wearer, try to counteract the smells that cause nausea with smells that relax you. Carry an aromatic sachet with you and simply place it next to your nose or with a handkerchief in your purse. The smell will permeate the cloth that you can dab to your nose for odor relief when necessary. The smell of mint and lavender is soothing for some, while vanilla or rose petals work for others. Make your own sachet by making a small pouch with an old scrap of cloth, filling it with dried herbs and sewing it closed.

Wear your Hair Up:

When you wear your hair down it acts as a sponge and a magnet. All of the perfume and cologne around you sticks to your hair, and is waiting to be relived by you every time you move your head. To keep your hair from trapping other people’s fragrance, wear it up in a bun or under a hat.

Try Ginger Lozenges:

The smell of ginger permeates your nose and takes over your senses, making it a good remedy for an attack of fragrance induced nausea. Suck slowly and roll the lozenge around in your mouth for the best effect.

Pregnancy and Perfumes: Warning:

Women who are pregnant or planning on getting pregnant are advised to avoid using perfumes or scented body creams. Indeed, recent studies have shown that the chemicals that are present in cosmetics and perfumes can negatively affect the reproductive system of an unborn baby. Because the studies were conducted on rats, researchers don’t have fully conclusive evidence yet.

Exercise Moderation:

When you are pregnant, scents are a love hate affair. Certain perfumes you may have enjoyed in the past may now trigger your gag reflex and make you feel dizzy. During pregnancy, pure and natural essential oils have been demonstrated as harmless to pregnant women. However, if you do find a perfume you like, use it in moderation to ensure you won’t hate it after few weeks.

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils:

If you have even the slightest doubts that your perfumes contain harmful chemicals, you can turn to natural beauty items. Aromatherapy and essential oils such as jasmine, rose, chamomile or ylang ylang are extremely beneficial and generally considered safe during pregnancy. Remember, essential oils should always be diluted before use.