Poor circulation can cause a multitude of problems from cellulite to cold hands. Essential oils are great for giving a brisk massage to get your blood a flowing. A good way to help get rid of and prevent cellulite is drinking lots of water. Get rid of those toxins in your body by tossing down about 8 glasses a day. And remember that caffeine products carry toxins, so cut down on your caffeine intake and gulp down that water.
Cellulite: Basil, Bay, Birch, Cedarwood, Clary Sage,
Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin,
Patchouli, Rosemary, Spruce
Stiffness: Ambrette Seed, Basil, Bay, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Pine, Spruce,
Thyme
Colds Hands and Feet: Ambrette Seed, Basil, Bay, Cypress, Ginger, Lemon,
Lemongrass, Lime, Myrrh, Rosemary, Spruce
Varicose Veins: Geranium, Lime
Thread Veins: Marigold, Violet
Fluid Retention: Birch, Geranium, Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Patchouli,
Spruce
The best methods of use for treating Poor Circulation is Massage, Bath, and Skin Lotion/ Oil. For instructions on how to use these methods go to Methods of Use.
Friction Massages are the best to warm cold parts of the body.
For poor circulation on your feet try this massage combination:
3 Drops Eucalyptus + 3 Drops Ginger + 30ml (6 tsps) olive oil
For Varicose Veins try this massage formula:
2 Drops Cypress + 2 Drops Lime + 2 Drops Marigold + 30ml (6 tsps) sweet almond oil
For Cellulite try this massage combination:
4 Drops Lavender + 4 Drops Juniper + 4 Drops Rosemary + 30ml
(6 tsps) sesame oil
or
4 Drops Rosemary + 4 Drops Lemon + 9 Drops Geranium + 60ml (12 tsps) sweet
almond oil
For Fluid Retention try this for massage:
3 Drops Cypress + 2 Drops Geranium + 2 Drops Clary Sage + 30ml (6 tsps) sweet almond oil