Breathe Oil (Patreon)

Today is Breathe Day. George Floyd's dying word’s ‘I can’t breathe’ are the call for solidarity, justice and humanity. I see them as much as a literal and a symbolic phrase. Being able to take a deep breath means to slow down, relax and take care of yourself. This shouldn't be a privilege but a basic human right. BAME/POC are often denied fundamental needs, to rest, to breathe and to live. Before I move on to share the oil please visit breatheact.org and check out #BreatheDay on social media.  

Breathe oil is a soothing mixture I put together at the beginning of lockdown in March. It blends oils that help to clear respiratory tracks and have antibacterial properties with some that can soothe the nerves and improve mood.

You can add this to a carrier oil, put it in bathwater or oil diffuser. Another use for this is to sprinkle a small amount on the inside of your mask. It will allow you to enjoy some aromatherapy on the go.  

To make it combine the following essential oils in equal proportions:

Respiratory oils: Camphor, Thyme, Lemon, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Eucalyptus
Calming and mood improving: Lavender, Yalang-Yalang, Neroli

You can pick and choose from this list and if you can only use one oil make it lavender. It is both calming and good to inhale to clear respiratory tracks.

Enjoy and stay safe.