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In aromatherapy, essential oil has many practical uses besides getting a massage. Many organic and chemical-free pure essential oils can be made using fragrance oil. Oils are extracted from different parts of plants, like leaves, flowers or stems. Pure essential oils can also be combined for unique scents and ultimate benefits. Check out Sears or other online retailers to find essential oil deals.
Stress
Aromatherapy from perfume oils can greatly improve stress. Massage alone helps ease tense muscles. Certain aromas help bring on relaxation or brighten a mood. Certain pure essential oils can even be used to treat headaches and migraines associated with stress. Common methods of enjoying fragrance oils includes scented candles or an essential oil diffuser. Aromatherapy essential oil is beneficial in treating headaches and stress include chamomile, lemongrass, basil, peppermint and eucalyptus.
Beauty
Pure essential oils can be used for hair care of all different types–dry, oily, brittle or color treated. Fragrance oil can be used for other cosmetic reasons, such as treating skin conditions, bags under the eyes, dandruff, cellulite and varicose veins. Essential oils beneficial in beauty include chamomile, grapeseed, rosemary and lavender.
Scent
In aromatherapy, essential oil can be used to create perfume oils (fragrance oils), bath oils, scented linens or even added to the washing machine in place of fabric softener to infuse a scent into clothing (similar to an essential oil diffuser). Pure essential oils do not contain chemicals, making them an organic and safer alternative to many scented products.
Meditation and Exercise
Fragrance oil can be beneficial when used in conjunction with meditation for exercise. Yoga and pilates are commonly practiced with a bowl of boiling water containing a few drops of massage oils nearby. Oils can be rubbed in after a workout, such as during a bath or shower. Epsom salts are a popular example of being used in a bath for aches and pains. Epsom salts are generally comprised of pure essential oils.
Injury
Aroma oils can be used when massaging injured muscles, arthritis, tennis elbow, cramps and other aches and pains. Oils commonly used for injuries include wheatgerm, camphor of borneol, soya, Roman chamomile and lemon.

Reference

• “Secrets of Youth and Beauty: Aromatherapy for Natural Rejuvination; Daniella Ryman; 2007″

• A World of Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy [http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/index.html]