Effusions: Natural Bath and Body Products

From as far back as I can remember the bath has always been one of my favorite places to be. However, in my early teens I became so stressed out that I would stay in the bathtub for hours, adding essential oils to help me relax and sleep. This got me thinking about the physical and psychological benefits of scent. I "borrowed" one of my mothers' aromatherapy books, and since then I have had a passion for the luxurious, relaxing and healing power of aromatherapy.

I prefer simplicity and natural, organic treatments over chemically concocted extravagance, and Effusions is my personally made line of essential oil products designed to help us return to the basics of beauty and skin care regiments without feeling plain, dull or ordinary.

Treat your inner and outer self to natural and organic sustenance. Let the aroma released by pure essential oils, the feel of velvety skin and enchanting bathing with personal scents remind you of what it is to be a truly natural beauty.

The use of aromatic and perfumed oils dates back thousands of years to ancient civilizations including the Chinese, who were the first to compile an encyclopedia of information on this subject. Aromatherapy is the therapeutic or homeopathic use of essential oils extracted from plants, flowers, fruits and woods to improve health and alter moods. In India aromatic massage was part of ancient medicinal practice, and the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans are historically known for using fragrant oils in medical treatments as well as cosmetic uses.

Ironically, after thousands of years, aromatherapy is still practiced by individuals and healthcare practitioners alike, as both an alternative as well as a compliment to modern medicine. Essential oils act upon us both through our sense of smell and by absorption through the skin, in turn affecting us physiologically (heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, etc.) as well as emotionally (anxiety, depression, stress, etc.). Unlike synthetic fragrances, which are created in chemical laboratories, essential oils provide the 100% natural components necessary to support the whole wellness of the body, mind and spirit.

Today, after years of my own spent on study and development (on me, friends and family!), I am excited to share my line of products personally made from pure essential oils and natural ingredients. Whether you need to wind down and relax, or you need an invigorating boost to keep moving on, I invite you to enjoy absolute effusions of your own!