eck wraps has to be one of the most comforting spa accessories. If you get tight muscles in
your neck and shoulders from stress -- aromatherapy wraps for the neck can soothe the area and relieve the tight
muscles. The aromatherapy oils provide deeper relaxation.
Easy To Make Neck Wraps
Not everyone’s neck is the same size, so to make your own customized
neck wrap is easy. All you need to do is create two sacks, one for
holding the filling and the other to protect your skin from the heat.
Cut
each of the two rectangular sacks to fit around your neck with the fabric
doubled in width so you can easily make a sack by sewing up one side.
You can
decide if you want it to overlap or you want to add ties to secure it when you
are using it. You need to allow about 1/4” extra on each side to allow for the
seams.
For the inner fabric, you can use any fabric that you like because this will not
be seen.
Broadcloth or other plain fabric will do. For the outer fabric, you can
use pre-quilted fabric, polar fleece, flannel, wool or other warm comforting
fabric that will be thick enough to protect your skin and keep in the warmth.
You can recycle clothing to make your aromatherapy neck wraps.
If you use polar fleece, you will not have to turn the edges under because this
fabric does not fray. Sew both sacks so one side is left open. After you fill
the inner sack, you can sew the top closed. The outer sack will need to have an
opening so you can insert the heated bag into it.
Filling And Essential Oils
Fill your bag with dry rice, buckwheat, millet seed, flax seed or beans.
You can
toss in a few aromatic spices such as cloves, cinnamon or herbs if they
complement your aromatherapy oils.
Do not fill completely as you need room for
flexibility and comfort.
You can add a few
drops of essential oils to the filling or you can add a little pocket on your
neck wrap and use replaceable cotton pads with essential oil on them.
Essential oils that are great for relaxation and rejuvenation include lavender,
peppermint, chamomile, lemongrass, cinnamon, rosewood, cajeput, cassia, elemi,
eucalyptus, anise star, grapefruit pink, tangerine, sandalwood, pine, patchouli,
parsley, palmarosa, geranium, helichrysum, hyssop, myrrh, myrtle and niaouli. If
you have a favorite essential oil, use that one to please yourself.
Heat The Neck Wrap
To use an aromatherapy neck wrap, place it in the microwave for bursts of high
heat for 30-second increments. If you heat it too long the seeds can burst or
burn, which will make your neck wrap stinky.
If you want a moist
heat, spray the neck wrap lightly with water before putting it in the microwave.
It does not take long at all to heat up an neck wrap so be careful not
to burn yourself.
Do not place the
wrap on your neck until you are sure the heat is suitable. If you desire a cold
wrap, place your neck wrap in the freezer so it will be cold when you need it.
Once you have made your first
aromatherapy neck wraps, you will see how easy it
will be to expand to make larger sacks for your back or legs. Aromatherapy neck
wraps are great for relaxation and to relieve sore and tense muscles.
