Aromatherapy

What are the health benefits of aromatherapy?

An essential oil is a fragrant product, generally complex in composition, obtained from a botanically defined plant raw material, either by steam distillation or by a suitable mechanical process without heating. The essential oil is usually separated from the aqueous phase by a physical process that does not significantly change its composition.

Aromatherapy and essential oils are increasingly recognized for their health and well-being benefits. Aromatherapy refers to the treatment of various pains, disorders and pathologies with essential oils. Essential oils have many uses when it comes to improving our health and well-being. Insomnia, muscle pain, colds, insect bites... Essential oils have many virtues for improving your well-being naturally.

Whether you're in Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice or Marseille in France, you can order your organic essential oils and vegetable oils online and have them delivered to you, with ease, via our soin-et-nature.com website.

Aromatherapy is a natural treatment that delivers remarkable results for your health. Essential oils are particularly effective for healing wounds and fighting infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi.

Essential oils relieve respiratory disorders and headaches, as well as digestive problems. They are also used to treat sleep disorders and fatigue.

Essential oils are particularly appreciated by stressed people and athletes, as they combat stress and fatigue, relax muscles and facilitate recovery.

How do I use essential oils on a daily basis?

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways : cutaneous , oral and respiratory. Be careful, however, as essential oils are extremely active ingredients.

• Oral essential oils : most essential oils that can be ingested internally are irritating to the mucous membranes; for this reason, oral oils should be consumed diluted in vegetable oil, honey or sugar. Essential oils used in aromatherapy to relieve digestive problems, viral and bacterial infections, or for weight loss, are mostly consumed internally.
• External use of essential oils: most essential oils can be applied to the skin, then diffused throughout the body to take effect. Few can be used pure, but most can be diluted in vegetable oils, massage oils or body creams. This type of oil helps relieve skin problems and circulatory and muscular disorders.
• Respiratory essential oils: They help relieve certain respiratory and pulmonary pathologies and purify the air. Essential oil diffusers vaporize the active products in the atmosphere.

What aromatherapy products can I order from our online pharmacy?

Soin-et-Nature offers a wide selection of aromatherapy products to support your well-being with the benefits of aromatic plants. Here are the categories available:

• To benefit from the multiple virtues of essential oils, a complete range meets your specific needs.
• For an ecological commitment and impeccable quality, organic essential oils offer natural, certified solutions.
• To nourish and protect your skin naturally, organic vegetable oils are ideal for your daily skin care routine.
• To diffuse the benefits of essential oils in your environment, a selection of diffusers is available to create a soothing ambience.
• For ready-to-use , targeted solutions , the Conseil complexes range combines the effectiveness of essential oils.
• For gentle, multifunctional aromatic care, aromatic hydrolats and floral waters are natural allies for face and body.
• To discover the expertise of a recognized brand, the Pranarom range offers high-quality essential oils.
• To benefit from the know-how of Docteur Valnet, a pioneer in aromatherapy, products are available for the whole family.
• To explore Arkopharma aromatherapy solutions, innovative formulas combine nature and science.
• To consult an exhaustive and detailed list of essential oils, theessential oil index allows you to make an informed choice according to your needs.

These aromatherapy products available on Soin-et-Nature enable you to take full advantage of the benefits of plants and meet your health and well-being needs in a natural way.

Why choose organic essential oils?

An organic essential oil must be natural, i.e. ideally organically grown. In this way, you can be sure that your essential oil contains no pesticides or GMOs... Organic essential oils (at least 95% organic) are stamped AB, Cosmébio or Ecocert. This guarantees a product with no additives, real traceability and strict controls. In addition to the plant's Latin name and botanical family, the bottle also shows the chemotype - which defines the biochemically active molecule(s) in the majority - and the expiration date...

The organoleptic, physicochemical and chromatographic characteristics of Organic Essential Oils are perfectly defined and listed in the standards drawn up by AFNOR.

What precautions should I take with essential oils?

• We strongly advise against using pure essential oils on the skin. For ingestion, put 1 to 2 drops on a sugar cube, in a spoonful of oil, honey or neutral tablets... but never pure!
• The use of essential oils is strictly inadvisable for pregnant women and children under 6.
• Always seek the advice of a health professional before using an essential oil.
• Certain essential oils should not be used before exposure to the sun, as they are photo-sensitizing. These include oils containing coumarins and furocoumarins (orange, lemon, grapefruit).
• Wash your hands after each use of essential oils.
• Essential oils should be kept away from heat and light (some should be kept in a cool place), and should not be used more than 2 years after opening.

Natural pharmacy specializing in 100% natural Essential Oils

In our Perpignan pharmacy, we exclusively offer chemotyped essential oils from pharmaceutical laboratories.

Selected by our aromatherapy experts, the essential oils we distribute are 100% pure, 100% natural and 100% complete or integral. HECT or HEBD essential oils: We only sell essential oils certified ORGANIC by ECOCERT, H.E.B.B.D. (Huiles Essentielles Botaniquement et Biochimiquement Définies) and H.E.C.T. (Huiles Essentielles ChémoTypées). Each batch of essential oil and vegetable oil undergoes systematic and rigorous quality control (we can supply analysis reports on request).

Essential oils are highly concentrated in active ingredients, and therefore very powerful. This is why they can be used to treat so many ailments, provided they are used correctly. See also our selection of baby-friendly essential oils. Ask your pharmacist before use, and follow the dosage instructions.

Discover our various health tips on our Aromatherapy blog to choose the alternative medicine that's right for you to regulate stress and fatigue, relieve chronic pain and improve your well-being naturally. For more information, don't hesitate to ask one of our pharmacists for advice at our pharmacy in Perpignan in the Pyrénées-Orientales (66) or online on our secure form.

What products can I find on the Soin-et-Nature website?

Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of products to meet a variety of health and well-being needs. Here are the main categories available:

• To complement your diet and support your health, adapted food supplements provide targeted solutions for every need.
• To treat body and mind naturally, natural medicines such as phytotherapy and oligotherapy offer effective alternatives.
• For a gentle approach that respects the body, homeopathy can treat a wide range of disorders while preserving the body's natural balance.
• To take advantage of the benefits of essential oils, aromatherapy offers soothing, revitalizing and balancing solutions.
• A selection of over-the-counter medicines is available for quick and effective relief of everyday ailments.
• To take care of your body every day, the parapharmacy offers hygiene, care and beauty products for the whole family.
• To meet the specific needs of each season, seasonal care products help you cope with allergies, cold or hot weather.
• To support your fitness and weight goals, natural slimming and sports solutions accompany weight management and physical performance.
• To accompany pregnancy and care for babies, a selection of safe, natural products is dedicated to maternity and toddlers.
• To ensure the health of your pets, specially adapted veterinary products take care of dogs, cats, horses and livestock.

The products available on Soin-et-Nature provide an effective response to your health and well-being needs, while adopting a natural and responsible approach.