- Enriching Dad’s Personal Retreat
- Diy Natural Product Gifts For Father’s Day
- Essential Oils For Each Type Of Dad
- Essential Oils Side Effects
ENRICHING DAD’S PERSONAL RETREAT
The admirable fathers in our lives often seem to not need anything, making it challenging to shop for them, but their tireless guidance and support make these commendable men more than deserving of our appreciation and praise. Each “type” of Dad deserves to be honored, especially based on his individual lifestyle, and NDA offers natural, healthful products that can help to enhance his sense of well-being. Included in these products are Essential Oils – despite what many assume, men do enjoy pleasant fragrances, which makes it more exciting to introduce Dad to the various applications for Essential Oils, such as Aromatherapy.
Read on to discover the most popular Essential Oils that are not only reputed to be ideal for supporting men’s mental, physical, and spiritual comfort but that can also enhance the goodness of the other natural products mentioned in this article. They may even replace the conventional products that he might already be using.
DIY NATURAL PRODUCT GIFTS FOR FATHER’S DAY
The following natural gift suggestions can be presented alongside breakfast in bed, a greeting card with a thoughtful message, a favorite book, and other personalized favorite items that can enhance the generosity on this day meant for treating Dad and allowing him to take more “Me Time.”
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Body Butter |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED/HOW TO MAKE IT HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS Scoop a small amount of the final product into the palms and rub the palms together to soften and gently warm it up before massaging it into the preferred areas of skin. The combination of the Carrier Oils and the chosen Butter(s) can help to nourish, condition, soften, and soothe dry, thirsty skin. |
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Salt Blend Bath Soak |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE IT
HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS To use, dissolve a handful in warm bath water. This salt blend helps to nourish, invigorate, and soften the skin through hydration. To learn how to make a Lavender and Bath Salt recipe for Body Aches, click here. |
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Exfoliating and Refreshing Salt Scrub |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE IT Mix the Fine Dead Sea Salt and the Carrier Oil in the bowl. Next, add the dried flowers and 10 drops of the Essential Oil. HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS In the shower, gently massage the blend into preferred areas of wet skin to achieve a softer feel, remove dead skin, and to promote a healthy-looking radiance. To learn more about the uses of and recipes for Salts, click here. |
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Nourishing and Soothing Body Oil |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE IT
HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS Pour a quarter-size amount of the oil onto the palms, rub the palms together to warm it up before gently massaging it onto the preferred areas of skin. The combination of the Carrier Oils can help to moisturize, condition, soften, and comfort dry, thirsty skin. |
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Rejuvenating Facial Serum |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE IT
HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS Begin by preparing the skin with a cleanser, exfoliant, and toner. Next, gently roll the oil along the face, especially on areas that will be massaged in small, circular motions, such as the temples, jaws, or other areas in which tension tends to build. A facial massage with a serum is reputed to help promote natural radiance as well as an overall healthy-looking complexion. Rinse off the serum, then moisturize. |
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Travel-Size Personal Roll-On Blend (Cologne Oil) |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE IT
HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS Apply a few dabs of this blend to the preferred areas of skin, such as the wrist or neck, when you’re on the go! |
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Beeswax-Enriched Massage Lotion Bar |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE IT
HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS Hold the lotion bar and rub it gently on preferred areas of dry skin. Though Lotion Bars remain solid and smooth for a good grip in the hands, with the help of body heat they soften, melting lightly and steadily into the area of skin being massaged and leaving it and the hands moisturized without making them uncomfortably slick. Lotion Bars release rich and aromatic hydration that enhances the skin’s suppleness. Beeswax hydrates, tones the skin by moisturizing, and protects the skin against the abuse of the elements. |
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Cleansing, Nourishing, and Rejuvenating Beard Oil |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE IT
HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS Apply the mixture to a freshly cleansed, towel-dried beard and leave it on for 30-45 minutes before rinsing it out, or leave it in all day. This mask can help to remove loose “beardruff” flakes, repair split ends, and to strengthen the strands for the revitalized look of a lustrous, strong, soft, and healthy beard. |
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Natural & Gentle Aftershave Balm |
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
HOW TO MAKE IT
HOW TO USE IT/BENEFITS After shaving, apply this balm to damp skin to calm irritation, to nourish, and to leave the complexion feeling smoother. |
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR EACH TYPE OF DAD
These Essential Oils may be diffused with a traditional reed diffuser, an electric diffuser, or with a portable diffuser that works with a USB port for Dads who are frequently on the road. They may also be diluted in a warm bath, used to make a room or fabric freshener, incorporated into a candle or soap formulation, applied as a roll-on personal scent or body spray, or be added to a massage oil blend, among various other applications.
| TYPE OF DAD | RECOMMENDED OILS | REPUTED BENEFITS |
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Sports Fan Dad / Athlete Dad This Dad is zealous about fitness – activities that might include running, cycling, rock climbing, yoga, swimming, and lifting weights. His high levels of energy, natural enthusiasm, and his positive outlook make it exciting to be in his company. |
Energizing & Revitalizing Lime |
These “bright” oils help to energize and invigorate through their scents, encouraging a feeling of revitalization to support Dad’s emotional and physical well-being after a day of exerting himself excessively. |
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Studious Dad This Dad is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and maybe higher education. He’s constantly trying to upgrade his skills and knowledge. Whether he’s absorbing a fun fact, philosophizing, or studying for a test, he’s often burning the midnight oil while consulting the books for research at every chance he can get. |
Focus-Enhancing & Invigorating Sage |
These Essential Oils are reputed to promote alertness and mental clarity for increased cognition, strengthened concentration, and improved memory recall. For those moments when studying causes anxiety and frustration, these oils are also said to promote a more positive mood and attitude for more effective information retention. |
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Outdoorsman Dad This Dad loves to spend time outdoors whether he’s going for walks in the park, hiking along trails, or camping in the woods. When he can’t get outside and be active, he can start to feel restless and stagnant. Cultivator Dad This Dad loves to dig around in the dirt to cultivate the herbs and flowers that might even get him recognition for having the most beautiful garden in the neighborhood. His vibrant and aromatic blooms, the fresh air, and the sound of birds and wind chimes might be all he needs to fall into a meditative trance in his bespoke natural temple. |
Immune-Boosting & Uplifting Pine |
Some of these oils are known to help prevent pests, like mosquitoes, from approaching Dad while others are known to draw in helpful natural pollinators, like butterflies and bees. When the weather is not ideal for going outdoors, these comforting and bright scents can help to boost Dad’s mood as he waits for the skies to clear. |
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Grinding Dad This Dad might be a celebrity, a business executive, or a leader in various other denotations of the word. This Dad is known to give high priority to his job, which is often full time. He enjoys his position as a career-driven, ambitious man and might have a competitive streak that may require devoting countless (perhaps monotonous at times) hours. |
Relaxing & Assuring Myrrh |
These oils are reputed to restore or heighten Dad’s sense of dedication and vision, which can strengthen determination when self-doubt and discontent begin to surface. By offering a sense of harmony between body and mind, these oils may help Dad to eagerly take time out for himself at the end of a long day, helping to promote feelings of clarity, fulfillment. |
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Receding Hairline Dad This Dad is thinning on top and could be feeling self-conscious about his exposed scalp. He’s likely not ready to embrace baldness and let go of his “crown of glory,” and might be paying for expensive haircare products in the hopes of conditioning or repairing the hair back to life. This Dad may benefit from the nourishing, revitalizing properties of Essential Oils! |
Moisturizing & Nourishing Patchouli |
These Essential Oils are reputed to strengthen the hair, promote the appearance of thicker strands, condition, and rejuvenate the look and feel of the strands. |
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Meditative Dad This introspective, peaceful Dad lives his life with the intention to be self-aware in action and speech and with the purpose of being a role model for his children, who he aims to raise with emotional balance, self-respect, and self-empowerment. He strives to achieve this goal by constantly improving himself through mindfulness practices, such as prayer, meditation, and yoga in order to maintain perspective, positivity, and presence through consciousness of his own emotional journey, behaviors, and habits. |
Opening & Clarifying Sage To learn more about other ideal Essential Oils for mindfulness practices, such as meditation, click here. |
These oils are reputed to promote a sense of emotional warmth and comfort as well as inner peace and harmony in order to enhance the meditative states that help Dad achieve or strengthen his insight, empathy, discipline, and self-awareness. |
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Debonair Dad This suave, charming, well-groomed Dad is never a wallflower and might even have more friends and a more active social life than all his children do! These courageous, resilient, and confident Dads carry themselves with self-assurance and refinement and often easily make new friends. |
Exciting & Confidence-Boosting Myrrh |
These oils are known to promote a sense of optimism to help preserve this playful Dad’s spirited nature. They are believed to help him radiate sureness in himself as well as self-control, boldness, and spunk! |
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Running-on-Empty Dad This patient, eager, and dedicated Dad rarely has a moment of doing nothing – his schedule is practically always packed with things that must be done immediately, both for himself and his family. He might be a first-time Dad, have a football team of children to watch over, or be juggling work outside the home with his ever-growing domestic To-Do list. Whatever his story, he’s often sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, confused, and distracted. Though he loves his family, he’s desperate for some time to himself, away from the constant commotion around him. |
Grounding & Balancing Clove |
These oils exude all-pervading aromas that are profoundly reassuring, uplifting, and that promote feelings of being mentally balanced and grounded. They help the soul to feel soothed and the mind to feel relaxed, allowing Dad to experience some occasions – however brief – of rest and revitalization. |
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First-Time Dad This Dad has likely been entirely and exhaustingly preoccupied with taking care for his newborn little darling at the expense of his own rest and emotional well-being. All the gifts he receives at this time are likely only for the baby, but he too can use some rest and mood-boosting pampering! |
Mood-Boosting & Rejuvenating Lemon |
These sweet, soothing scents are known to help freshen any room – which will likely be a welcome change after Dad has been changing many dirty diapers. These lively aromas can also help to enhance Dad’s mood and to reduce negative feelings that come with the onslaught of new responsibilities and the stresses and self-doubt they can sometimes bring to a new parent. |
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Dad-in-Law Like most relationships, the parent-child relationship is sometimes wanting in stability and fairness. This frustration can sometimes be even more pronounced when it comes to dealing with a parent-in-law, someone that you might love and respect but not necessarily someone that you can relate to in the way you might be used to relating with your own parent. This can often lead to agitation and a turbulent relationship, but gifts have a way of speaking when people can’t. With their pleasant scents, Essential Oils may help improve the situation as Dad-in-Law comes to associate their harmonious fragrances with pleasant memories of you! |
Harmonizing & Comforting Neroli |
These oils are reputed to encourage deep feelings of happiness, gratitude, nostalgia, optimism, positivity, and general emotional healing, which may help to reinforce the strength of the bond shared with Dad. |
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Supportive Granddad This Dad is always available to offer support, guidance, and love to his children and grandchildren. The family can’t wait for the next time they get to be in his company and he can’t contain his excitement while giddily planning all the ways in which he plans to spoil the little rays of sunshine in his life! |
Moisturizing & Rejuvenating Lemon |
These oils have calming, uplifting scents that are reputed to help strengthen the feelings of courage, confidence, concentration, and clarity when experiencing periods of transition, as they create a sense of harmony between the body and mind. When used topically, they are believed to have rejuvenating effects on the appearance of the skin, helping it to look visibly younger. |
ESSENTIAL OILS SIDE EFFECTS
As with all other New Directions Aromatics products, Essential Oils are for external use only. It is imperative to consult a medical practitioner before using these oils for therapeutic purposes. Pregnant and nursing women are especially advised not to use Essential Oils without the medical advice of a physician, as they may have effects on certain hormone secretions and it is unclear whether these effects are transferable to babies at these stages of development. These oils should always be stored in an area that is inaccessible to children, especially those under the age of 7.
Those with the following health conditions are especially recommended to be advised by a physician: cancer, heart-related ailments, skin disorders or allergies, hormone-related ailments, or epilepsy. Individuals that are taking prescription drugs, undergoing major surgery, or who are at a greater risk of experiencing strokes, heart attacks, or atherosclerosis are also advised to seek medical consultation prior to use.
Prior to using any Essential Oil, a skin test is recommended. This can be done by diluting 1 drop of the Essential Oil in 4 drops of a Carrier Oil and applying a dime-size amount of this blend to a small area of skin that is not sensitive. Essential Oils must never be used near the eyes, inner nose, and ears, or on any other particularly sensitive areas of skin. Potential side effects of Essential Oils include redness, rash, hives, burning, bleeding disorders, decreased speed of healing, low blood pressure, dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, convulsions, and rapid heartbeat. In the event of an allergic reaction, discontinue use of the products and see a doctor, pharmacist, or allergist immediately for a health assessment and appropriate remedial action. To prevent side effects, consult with a medical professional prior to use.