Top 10 Ways to Use Essential Oils for Allergy Relief

Allergy season… Blah. Why must we suffer from allergies when all we want to do is enjoy the beautiful weather? Maybe there is a way! And to do it naturally? That’s unheard of. Or is it?

If you’re a regular here, you may already know that I have put together a list of essential oils that we can use to help stave off the symptoms of allergies. If you haven’t read that post, you can read it here.

But now that we know what essential oils we can use, how do we go about using them? What is the best method of getting the best out of Mother Nature’s gifts? No worries, we have the answers to your questions my Naturels, and you’re a few minutes away from reaping the benefits and the relief you so desperately deserve.

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Ultrasonic diffusers combine water and essential oils to produce a fine mist, dispersing the aroma throughout the room. You will have complete control of what essential oils you want to add and the strength you want. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Nebulizing diffusers are one of my favorite ways to use essential oils for allergy relief or in general because it releases undiluted essential oils into the air. The fragrance is a bit more concentrated and more powerful, so please be sure to use precaution when using essential oils, you’re not used to. As usual, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

If you take a step into my home, you will find a variety of candles everywhere in so many different scents. I absolutely love them and maybe you will too. There are several candles on the market that are infused with essential oils that are great for allergy relief. Not only will your home smell wonderful, it will also serve as a dual purpose.

If you’re like me and like to make products on your own, then this section is for you! There are many, many different projects you can do to use aromatherapy but these I have found work best for allergy relief.

A shower steamer, also known as a shower bomb or shower melt, is a small, concentrated disc made with essential oils and other ingredients that dissolves in the shower, releasing aromatic steam. It's a great way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy for allergy relief while taking a shower.

A room spray for allergy relief is a simple and effective way to, not only freshen up your living space, but to also infuse the essential oils into the air to help you breathe better. Simply recipes call for water, essential oils, and optionally a carrier agent to help disperse the oils evenly.

A safer alternative to candles are wax melts. They are essentially scented pieces of wax that are designed to be melted in a wax warmer where they release their fragrance into the air. These are absolutely fun to make and are very customizable. You can pick the fragrance and essential oils you want for allergy relief, and you can also get silicone molds to create fun shapes and designs.

Once they are created, pop the melts into a wax warmer and enjoy the relief and aromas.

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For on the go allergy relief, try using an aromatherapy inhaler. They are also known as essential oil inhalers or nasal inhalers, are portable devices but they allow you to inhale the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. They are compact and convenient, making them ideal for on-the-go use. Add the essential oils of choice for allergy relief, pop the lid on and inhale as needed.

Even though essential oils are natural, some of us still may be allergic to some of them or even have smell sensitivities towards a few. Please take precaution when using essential oils and be sure to follow the instructions on the bottle.

All essential oils should be diluted with a carrier oil before being applied directly to the skin. Essential oils are highly concentrated and if applied directly to the skin may cause serious injury and even burns. Smelling them directly from the bottle is generally safe, but be sure to read the labels.

For more safety and precautions using essential oils, click here.

When using mechanical devices, please be sure to read and follow the manufatuer’s instructions to avoid incidents.

Before widespread use on the skin, perform a patch test to ensure you don’t have an adverse reaction to any of the natural ingredients.

When choosing natural ingredients, quality matters. Be sure to read the ingredients of the items purchased to ensure they don’t have any unnecessary additives in the mix. That would kind of defeat the purpose of being natural recipes don’t you think.

Before incorporating any new or natural products in your routine, consult with your physician first. If you have and chronic conditions or take certain medications, some ingredients may interfere with that, so be sure it is safe to use.

Once you have found the essential oils that can help relieve your allergy symptoms, put them to use by diffusing them or simply inhaling them from the bottle. I’ve only touched the surface of the ways that you can use essential oils for allergies, but there are so many ways to use them to get the relief you deserve.

If there is a way that you would like to add to my list, feel free to add a comment. What methods have worked best for you? I would love to hear about it and I’m sure others would too.

There are so many natural remedies in this world and finding the ones that meet your specific needs are just a few natural ingredients away. Welcome to your new journey of being a Naturel. Hope to see you a lot more in the near future!

XO Zaya

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