Soothe, And De-Stress Your Body On The Road

If you’ve ever got off a long haul flight and felt like you’ve fallen down the stairs you’re not alone. Feeling stiff, dehydrated and sore are just a few of the effects of spending a lot of time in the air, however, driving long distances or travelling by train can also have you sitting in one position for a long time resulting in the same outcome for your body. So what’s a weary traveller to do? Aromatherapy Associates has the answer with a new product, De-Stress Muscle Gel (rrp $56 for 150 ml). This lovely, non-oily gel contains a lineup of essential oils aimed at helping to release tension in aching muscles and joints, whether you’re travelling, or even undergoing rigorous exercise on holiday such as skiing or hiking. Some of the key ingredients include lavender, which is anti-inflammatory, analgesic and has a wonderful calming effect on stress, also ginger and black pepper which stimulate circulation, and rosemary which is purifying, warming and soothing to muscles. Apply for immediate relief in just 10 minutes; it has a localised soothing and warming effect, and as a bonus it will leave your skin soft and supple. 

Another tip is to apply the gel to major muscles which are tired, including arms, shoulders and legs, after a hot bath or shower, and right before bed, to aid a restful night’s sleep. Speaking of hot baths and showers, a wonderful companion is a range of Aromatherapy Associates bath and shower oils, which also enhance the wonderful properties of essential oils and are ideal for weary travellers. There’s a De-Stress Muscle which marries up nicely with the body gel to provide relief for tired muscles, and just a few of the others include Support And Breathe, which is comforting and uplifting to help you rest, and to get your holiday started, try Revive Evening, which is refreshing and invigorating. You can use these oils one of two ways: either add a capful to a bath for a nice, long soak, or smooth it on your skin before showering. The oils have an rrp of $92 for 55 ml, which is enough for around 20 uses. Aromatherapy Associates is available at leading hotel and destination spas, and from www.aromatherapyassociates.com.au.