When your car starts to feel uncomfortable or feels like it is about to leave you behind, it is time to add essential oils into your car air vent. One of the most important aspects of adding oil to a vehicle is when it is hot outside.
Once the oil has cooled, it can be inserted into the air vent and then pulled out as needed. This allows you to refresh and add more oil as needed!
Essential oils are not only amazing for health, but for driving. A study found that scent can make all the difference in whether or not a driver gets out of their car and goes inside if they are feeling discomfort.
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Essential oils for car sickness
As the name implies, car sickness is the feeling that you are about to fall ill in your vehicle, or when you are driving and you feel unbalanced and/or uncomfortable.
Because of this feeling, many people find comfort in a massage from an oil themed massage. A massage can include various oils, including coconut oil, lavender oil, and/or eucalyptus oil.
Just like with a bath or shower therapy sessions, there are more than one wrong way to do a car sick massage. Make sure to listen to your body before doing any new massages.
Some people even claim that doing a 5-10 minute car sick session every morning is helpful.
How to use essential oils for car sickness
Most people associate car sickness with the feeling of being in a motionless vehicle, unable to move or escape from the sickness. However, it can also be due to stress or anxiety about the journey.
As we mentioned earlier, aromatherapy is a great way to help reduce stress and improve your overall health. One essential oil that has been used for car sickness is lavender.
Lavender is one of the most well-known essential oils for depression and stress reduction. Its calming effect can be achieved in many ways, including by using it as a room spray or adding it to pillowcases before sleep.
By using it as a bedtime ritual, you are also aiming to get into relaxed mode so that you are more able to relax during the day.
Peppermint oil
Many people find that slowing the sound of a car alarm while driving helps reduce stress and anxiety. This is due to the properties of peppermint oil.
Peppermint oil has many health benefits, including reducing anxiety. This is why so many people enjoy using it while driving at night or when nerves are raw.
It also has noted effect on blood pressure, which is why it is featured in some heart drugs such as beta-blockers. Because of this, car alarm manufacturers typically do not use true mint oil as a carrier oil, but rather a peppermint base style extract.
This allows them to create a more distinct flavor when massage oils are needed, since no mint oil appears white when mixed with black wax.
Ginger oil
While many people understand the benefits of cacidiling with apple cider vinegar, few know about the specific components of vitamin E that are present in our bodies.
As an essential oil manufacturer, I am able to offer a wide variety of alternative oils including vitamin E. Many people find that the warm, peppery taste of essential oils is easier to consume than a concentrated liquid.
Because vitamin E is a solid when exposed to heat, it has been suggested that you either apply it to your skin or mix it with an oil before applying on your skin.
Applying it directly onto your skin or mixing it with an oil can be done by simply placing it in a container and putting some heat and pressure on them. You can also do this by using a machine or device that performs this function.
Marjoram oil
Marjoram is an herbal oil with a minty taste. It may also be called cilantro due to its resemble to the herb. This oil can be used in many ways to help car sickness.
When added to a warm bath or applied onto a cloth, it can be rubbed into the skin. Additionally, it can be placed on a wound or injection site as a relief property.
Inhalation of 1–2 drops of oil in an air diffuser is one way to help your sick car ride out. By doing this, your house will smell pleasant and get better oxygen inflow which helps your sick person breathe better.
As with most essential oils, do not exceed more than 2 doses per hour or 4 doses per day. Too much can cause dizziness or oversaturation of the brain and body with effects.
Sweet marjoram oil
This savory oil is great for headaches, aches and pains, and even for cold and flu symptoms. It also works well as a massage oil so you can perform more tasks while car sick.
Given its strong odor, most people assume that sweet marjoram is spicy. That is true, but not in the way you think.
As an essential oil, it does not easily break down in water like other oils do, so when mixed with water, it looks white. This makes it easy to apply as a diffuser or to mix into a bath routine.
Applying this on top of a bath or in conjunction with a shower are helpful ways to get rid of the scent so that your next person’s car ride or day out doesn’t smell like you. It also helps with pain management since it is scent-based.
Because of its smell and function, this oil is very valuable for headache relief as well as pain management.
Tea tree oil
While many people associate the scent of tea tree oil with cleaning products and furniture, it can also be used for car sickness.
A number of health profesionals recommend tea tree oil for car sickness because of its high levels of antioxidants. These help protect your cells from harmful molecules in your environment, including paint and plastic components.
As an essential oil, tea tree oil does not readily dissolve into water so it must be applied as a topical oil. This means that you must use a suitableiel such as petroleum jelly or baby lotion to apply it. It also must be applied to the affected area rather than just around it because it may not stick.
However, despite its anti-odor qualities, nothing stops people from using tea tree oil as a fragrance if they were washing their cars in the summertime! It has a distinctive smell that people will remember making them feel more comfortable applying it.
Eucalyptus oil
Many people find that a lightly spiced eucalyptus oil topical treatment helps reduce car sickness. This is due to the warming effect it has on your skin.
A few drops of the oil can cost a little money, but it is well worth it. It can be applied directly to your skin or onto a tool or carrier device such as a cotton ball or applicator duvet plug.
You can also mix it into your favorite lotion or coconut oil applied topically. Either way, they must be kept in an cool, dry place to ensure continued preservation of the oils.
It is important to always keep an eye out for new essential oils as many disappear with use and are hard to obtain. Some may even avoid certain cars, leading to unnecessary discomfort and burn exposure for you and your car occupants.