The amazing world of essential oils

To help you fully benefit from the positive effects of essential oils and aromatherapy in your shower, we've compiled the most important information for you. Enjoy reading! 

What are essential oils?

Essential oils are extracted from various parts of plants . For example, the aromas are obtained from flowers, leaves, bark, or resins. Essential oils are not fatty oils, as they do not contain any fats themselves. Rather, they are slightly liquid oils, and the term " essential " also means that the oils are not easily grasped . Essential oils disperse as soon as they come into contact with air . 

How are essential oils produced?

Essential oils are very complex to produce . They are extracted from natural sources, namely plant components , through steam distillation, extraction, or pressing of the plant material. To produce just one gram of oil, approximately 150-5000g of plant material is needed. Incidentally, rose oil is the most exquisite of all essential oils, as it takes four tons of blossoms to produce one liter of rose oil. Here is more information about rose oil.

How are Waltz7 oils produced?

At Waltz7, fragrances are produced in a truly unique way . Our French perfumer creates diverse fragrance worlds from numerous individual essential oils. This allows for the creation of exotic scents that wouldn't otherwise contain their own essential oils. Our oils are also certified natural .

How are essential oils used?

Essential oils have been used for millennia for both health and religious purposes. Ancient cultures in China, India, and Egypt, for example, mixed them into creams and balms . Even then, these oils were attributed with positive effects on both mental and physical health . Although the focus later shifted more towards chemical medications, French and German doctors still place great value on the effects of essential oils .

Where does aromatherapy come from?

The French perfumer and chemist René-Maurice Gottefossé coined the term " aromatherapy " when he published a book on the subject in 1937. In his book, he describes the use of essential oils for medicinal purposes. He had recently discovered the healing effects of lavender on burns.

How do essential oils work?

We've compiled the most well-known benefits of aromatherapy for you. You can find detailed information about the specific advantages of each of our fragrances in the short summaries .

Essential oils are used in aromatherapy to support the health of body, mind , and soul . The various scents have a positive effect, as the olfactory stimuli trigger the release of neurotransmitters that relieve pain and create a sense of well-being . Endorphins are released, which elevate mood and alleviate pain. In this way, physical and psychological processes in the body are positively influenced .

Essential oils also promote concentration and help you keep a cool head in stressful and tense situations. Studies have shown that students who inhaled rose oil were calmer during stressful situations compared to students who did not receive rose oil in the same situation. You can find more details about various studies in Austria regarding essential oils here .

Aromatherapy generally helps with emotional problems such as depression, tension, and stress. It can also counteract insomnia . Another characteristic of essential oils is their effect on hormone levels and cell membrane health. Furthermore, it has been shown that essential oils inhibit bacterial growth. The antibacterial effect of essential oils also helps with skin problems ; for example, lavender is beneficial for burns, as mentioned earlier. Additionally, thanks to its bactericidal properties, it strengthens the immune system . Digestion can also be positively influenced by essential oils.

Mint:

Peppermint oil revitalizes you when you need a refreshment.

Pear:

Pear-Freesia rewards you with a fruity-floral fragrance after a long day and puts you in a good mood.

Swiss pine:

Due to the extreme weather conditions to which the tree is exposed, it develops great strength, which it imparts to its essential oil; thus, the oil is strongly spicy and grounds you in tense situations.

Orange:

Orange invigorates with its citrus oil and stimulates your senses.

Lavender:

Lavender has a calming effect and thus helps you to combat tension quickly and effectively.

Rose:

Rose oil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Among all essential oils, it is arguably the most famous and exquisite. A large quantity of rose petals is needed to produce this oil. So treat yourself to this special oil!

Spruce:

The essential oil of the spruce has a tart scent that immediately reminds you of wellness and spa and truly relaxes you. 

Eucalyptus:

Eucalyptus is particularly refreshing with its intense fragrance. This allows you to breathe deeply again when you have a stuffy nose.

Mango:

This fruity scent of ripe mango will inspire you and is guaranteed to give you new ideas. 

Lime-Mint:

The stimulating citrus oil is combined with the refreshing mint – this creates a cheeky, fresh scent that everyone loves!

Rosemary and mint:

This fragrance combines two powerful ingredients. The refreshing mint paired with the invigorating rosemary will wake you up and help you concentrate better after a long shower.