Rollerball Essential Oil for Sore Feet: A Quick Guide
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Essential oil rollerball blends are trending for every weary foot exponentially. It is a great way to relieve your pain naturally with no side effects. The oil penetrates deep below the skin, so it can help soothe the swelling and tension in the lower feet. Plus, if it is peppermint and eucalyptus oils, the effects will be cooler and more relaxing.
Rollerballs? These are like a teeny tiny little bottle that you can rollover the affected area very easily. All the necessary efforts confine to preparing the correct blend and pouring the mix in the roller bottles.
The DIY rollerball recipe requires a blend of seven different types of Young Living essential oils. Thus, it is conducive to understand the benefits of each before using them.
- Cypress
It stands beneficial in stimulating blood flow and circulation; thus, giving a vivacious lift when applied topically. Moreover, due to its antispasmodic properties, it helps with muscle pulls and foot cramping.
- Marjoram
Distilled from the leaves of Origanum majorana, Marjoram has antispasmodic and analgesic properties that help soothe tired and stressed muscles and relieve mild pain.
- Lemongrass
As it contains eugenol, it is great for relieving muscle pain, aches, and cramps. Besides, reducing inflammation and swelling, it may help improve circulation.
- Lavender
Best known for its calming effects, lavender rollerball works successfully for a tired foot. It increases circulation, reduces swelling, and eases pain.
- Peppermint
It can give quick relief to achy feet due to the presence of menthol that is highly known for its calming and cooling effect. It also has an analgesic effect on pain, an anti-inflammatory effect on swelling, and an antispasmodic effect on cramping.
- Eucalyptus
For immediate relief, try eucalyptus oil. It has a cooling effect that relaxes and refreshes the sore and achy feet almost instantly. Additionally, it diminishes pain and swelling.
- Copaiba
Distilled from the resin of the copaiba tree, its primary constituent is beta-caryophyllene, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory and natural pain reliever. This oil is fantastic at drawing out tension both emotionally and physically.
PROCEDURE TO MAKE ROLLERBALL FOR SORE FEET
# STEP1
Take a standard 10ml roller bottle and pour into it a carrier oil of your choice using a small funnel. Go with fractionated coconut oil, which is simple, cheap, and works great. Plus, it is colorless, odorless, and has a prolonged shelf life. Make sure you leave a little space in the bottle for the essential oil.
# STEP2
There are three must-try blends for the same, so you can choose one as per your preference. First, a sore foot soother blend- 4 drops of cypress, 3 drops of lemongrass, and 3 drops of peppermint oil. Second, for a tired foot- 3 drops of marjoram, 3 drops of lavender, 2 drops of eucalyptus, and 2 drops of copaiba oil. Third, cooling & reviving blend- 2 drops of lemongrass and eucalyptus each and 3 drops of marjoram and peppermint oil each. And last, for no more aches, 2 drops of cypress, copaiba, and peppermint oil each and 1 drop of marjoram, lemongrass, lavender, and eucalyptus oil each.
# STEP3
Now, this tool is really cool and handy. Just snap a rollerball onto the bottle and gently roll the bottle well in your hand to mix the oils. You can seal tight not only a 10ml bottle with rollerballs but also a 15ml bottle.
APPLICATION
It matters when you apply this simple DIY sore feet remedy to the bottom of your feet. Because morning is the best time for the application to prevent swelling, mid-day application provides refreshment, and at night, it helps mitigate aches and pains.
