As a lot of you now know, I am a huge fan of essential oils (and floral waters!!!) and have MANY of them at home. For me, there isn't anything that essential oils can't do! They can booste your energy and sharpen your focus, improve your beauty routine and complement a fierce way our spiritual practice, combat swiftly allergens! Today, I would like to show you one of their main added values: how effectively they are clearing the air.
We spend on average 80% of our time indoors. Contrary to popular belief, the indoor air is more polluted than that we breathe in the street, even in the midst of traffic! Whether at home or in any other place (office, classroom, ...) our body undergoes multiple aggression "pollutants" from various sources, chemical in nature (tobacco smoke, varnish, asbestos, radon ... ) or biological (mite allergens, molds and mycotoxins, bacteria, viruses ...). We can't say we don't or didn't know about it, it is all over the news weekly ;-) See the latest interesting article on that topic here: www.theguardian.com/environment
Stop biological pollution!
Four types of microorganisms can affect the quality of indoor air, especially if their number increases or when predominance of certain species, to cause health problems:
1. mold: they produce mycotoxins, involved in the development of disorders of the lungs and nervous system; and spores, including inhalation causes allergic symptoms (rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma ...)
2. bacteria: if some are responsible for infectious diseases, they can also produce toxins, which seem to be the cause of "sick building syndrome", characterized by flu-like symptoms without infection; 3. viruses: they are less problematic because they survive very little time in suspension in the air (outside a living organism), but they can be conveyed from one person to another through micro-droplets released during a sneeze or when coughing; 4. mites: they are responsible for 90% of asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis in children and young adults. They hide in mattresses primarily (more than 2 million people!), pillows and rugs, but may be released in the air especially during cleaning.
At rest, an adult draws an average of 10 liters of air per minute, up to 400,000 viruses and bacteria over 100,000! (Ref. J. Virol. August 2012 Vol. 86 no. 15 8221-8231) - Characterization of Airborne metagenomic DNA Viral Diversity in the Near-Surface Atmosphere)
If some precautionary measures, such as a sufficient daily ventilation, allow maintaining an acceptable rate, it is also possible to act more effectively ...
They thus allow diffusion into the atmosphere, improve air quality interiors safely, while providing a pleasant olfactory notes as well as many other benefits recognized: energizing, relaxing, ...
My favourite essential oil spray
Olioseptil® sprays are ideal to breathe cleaner air, purer, while improving sleep (Lavender & Rosemary), relaxation (Orange & Bergamot), vitality (Patchouli & Cinnamon) or breathing (Pine & Eucalyptus). Their formulas combine essential oils, 100% pure and natural, carefully selected for their antiseptic, antiviral and disinfectant, while creating a fresh and invigorating atmosphere. They are intended to prevent the ambient germs to develop, pleasantly perfume your home while attending to your daily well-being. They have the advantage of being practical to use, effective and safe. Ideal for any room of the house, the sprays can be used in a child's room safely
Where to shop it?:
Online: www.olioseptil.com
(Note I am NOT PAID for this post, just sharing about a brand I love!)
