Aftercare Advice

In order to gain maximum benefit from your Aromatherapy Treatment, it is advisable as part of your aftercare routine, that you:

"  Drink plenty of water and herbal infusions to help flush out toxins; massage aids the removal of toxins from the body. Aim to drink two glasses of water after each drink of tea or coffee.

"  Rest as much as possible in order to assist the healing process. Many clients experience a feeling of tiredness or fatigue following massage, occasionally headache, feeling emotional or experience flu-like symptoms, but these will only be temporary, and will be replaced by a feeling of vitality and well being.

"  Don't drink alcohol or smoke for the next 24 hours; massage aims to detoxify the body -alcohol and smoking are counter-productive as they increase the levels of toxins within the body.

"  Avoid heavy meals, eat a light and natural diet, as refined and processed foods add to the toxicity levels within the body and hinder the natural healing process.

"  Do not shower or bathe directly after an aromatherapy treatment for at least 6 - 8 hours, as the essential oil needs to penetrate the skin in order to be absorbed into the system to achieve optimum results.

"  Avoid direct exposure to strong sunlight, and do not use sun beds following the use of any photo-toxic oils, your therapist will already have advised you if phototoxic oils have been incorporated into your Aromatherapy treatment.