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Support your child’s wellbeing and help them navigate the new school year with calmness and resilience, supported by the power of Pure Essential Oils and scent.

“Essential oils can provide great support for young students as they embark on a new venture or return to school after the festive season. Noted for their soothing and uplifting effects on the physical and emotional wellbeing, essential oils can help your child better cope with the challenges faced including peer group pressure, feeling disengaged or distracted, and the stress that accompanies new beginnings and the unknown.” Pat-Princi Jones, Aromatherapy Expert.

Here are a few of our recommended recipes crafted by Aromatherapy Expert Pat-Princi Jones to help support your child naturally this year.

Sleep

As the school season returns, disruptions to your child’s sleep patterns can become a rising concern. The transition into a more structured routine, coupled with the daily pressures and stressors of school life, can pose challenges to the quality of sleep your child receives. For your child to operate at their peak they must have a quality sleep every night. To improve sleep, we have put together a few easy tips to help your child achieve a restful night:

1. Say no to daytime naps.
2. Reduce your child’s blue light consumption before bedtime.
3. Try aromatherapy to promote relaxation before bedtime.

Here are a few recipes, crafted by Aromatherapy Expert Pat-Princi Jones to help support your child’s sleep:

• Primary School, 5-12 years old:

Blend Roman Chamomile, Lavender (add 2 drops of each to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour). – a calming, nurturing mix.

Relax Lifestyle Blend (add 2 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour.)

Sleep Therapeutics (add 2 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour.)

• Teens, 13-19 years old:

Marjoram (add 2 drops to the water in your diffuser), Sweet Orange (add 4 drops to the water in your diffuser). Diffuse for 1 hour- a tranquil, pacifying mix.

• Ready-made blends for teens only:

Relax or Meditate Lifestyle Blends (3-6 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour.)

Sleep or Sleep No Lavender Therapeutics (3-6 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour).

Stress/Nerves

Returning to school can undoubtedly induce stress in many students.

Here is a soothing recipe crafted by our Aromatherapy Expert, Pat-Princi Jones, to help alleviate the pressure and promote a sense of calm:

• Primary School, 5-12 years old:A few drops of Lavender & Bergamot on a tissue tucked into the pocket.
• Teens, 13-19 years old: Neroli (2 drops to the water in your diffuser), Bergamot (4 drops to the water in your diffuser). Diffuse for 1 hour – a relaxing nerve tonic in a roller bottle.

Or Ready-made blend for teens: Meditate: Lifestyle blend. (3-6 drops to the water in your diffuser), Stress/ Anxiety Therapeutics (3-6 drops to the water in your diffuser). Diffuse for 1 hour.

Confidence

As students return to school, the need for confidence takes centre stage. Confidence helps students to navigate the challenges faced in school with resilience, a positive attitude and self-assurance.

Here is a soothing recipe crafted by our Aromatherapy Expert, Pat-Princi Jones, to help boost confidence:

• Primary School, 5-12 years old:Sweet Orange, Lime (2 drops each to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour.)- a nurturing, joyful mix.

Harmony Lifestyle blend (2 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour.)

• Teens, 13-19 years old: Geranium (2 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour.), Mandarin (4 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour.)- a balancing, nurturing mix.

Or Ready-made blend for teens: Empower Lifestyle blend (3-6 drops to the water in your diffuser), Anxiety/ Stress Therapeutics (3-6 drops to the water in your diffuser). Diffuse for 1 hour.

Immunity

Maintaining a strong immune system is essential for children as they kick off the school year. Incorporating immune-boosting practices can help fortify your child’s defense to illness.

Here is a immune-boosting recipe crafted by our Aromatherapy Expert, Pat-Princi Jones, to help maintain your child’s immunity:

• Primary School, 5-12 years old:Lemon, Australian Sandalwood (2 drops of each to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour)- a soothing, antiviral mix.

Inspire Lifestyle blend (2 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour).

• Teens, 13-19 years old: Lemon, Australian Sandalwood (3 drops each to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour) – a soothing, antiviral mix.

Or Ready-made blend for teens: Motivate/ Inspire Lifestyle blends. (3-6 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour). Immune Therapeutics (3-6 drops to the water in your diffuser. Diffuse for 1 hour).

Application Methods

Primary School, 5-12 years old: DIFFUSE at the start or end of the day. Add 2-3 drops in total to the water in the diffuser. Either in the bedroom, in the hallway or in open plan areas of the home. Use as directed and limit diffusion to 1 hour approximately. Keep the diffuser and vapour away from the child’s face and eyes.

SPRITZ: For a quick and effective way of getting the oils into the environment add 3-6 drops to a 100 ml spitz water bottle. Shake well before each use. Spray into surrounding air to create an aromatic environment. Avoid the delicate eye area. Never spray towards your child.

Teens, 13-19 years old: DIFFUSE. Add 3-6 drops in total to the water in the diffuser. Either in the bedroom, in the hallway or open plan area of the home before school or after school. Use as directed and limit diffusion to 2-3 hours. Keep the diffuser and vapour away from the child’s face and eyes.

OR

ROLLER BOTTLE: For a quick and effective way of applying safe dilutions to the body when needed add 6-9 drops to 15mL Sweet Almond in a roller bottle. Apply to wrists, behind ears and jawline for relief, and when needed at home or school.

When in doubt, seek medical advice. Do not self-medicate.