Enhance your mood with DIY aromatherapy playdough
What's the story
Aromatherapy playdough combines the tactile joy of molding and squishing with the therapeutic benefits of essential oils.
This DIY project takes a fun twist on mood-boosting aromatherapy. By choosing particular oils, you can craft playdough that fosters tranquility, joy, or focus.
Learn how to make your own aromatherapy playdough and discover the best oils for different moods in this article.
Essential selection
Choosing your essential oils
Choosing the right essential oils:
Lavender oil: It has a calming and relaxing effect, great for stress relief.
Citrus oils: Oils like orange or lemon are perfect for lifting your mood as they increase energy and alertness.
Peppermint oil: This oil is excellent for focus and concentration.
Always use pure, high-quality essential oils for the best results.
Playdough recipe
Crafting your Playdough
To make aromatherapy playdough, combine one cup of flour, one-fourth cup of salt, two tablespoons cream of tartar, and one tablespoon vegetable oil in a bowl.
Slowly add approximately three-fourths cup boiling water until a dough forms.
While it's warm, knead in about five drops of your favorite essential oil or blend for a nice, even scent.
Color addition
Customizing colors naturally
Coloring your playdough makes it more attractive and can match the scent you've chosen.
For natural colors: turmeric powder for yellow; beetroot juice for pink; spirulina or matcha powder for green; and blueberry juice for purple.
Start with a little when mixing these into your dough. You want to get the color strong without making the dough too sticky or dry.
Storage tips
Storing your aromatherapy playdough
To keep your aromatherapy playdough smelling great and feeling soft for weeks, you need to store it properly.
After playtime, keep each color or scent batch in an air-tight container or zip-lock bag at room temperature.
If it starts to dry out a bit over time, just add a few drops of water and knead it again to bring back that perfect playdough texture.
Safety first
Safety considerations
When creating and utilizing aromatherapy playdough, particularly in the presence of children or individuals with sensitive skin, it's important to prioritize safety and exercise caution with essential oil use.
Always dilute according to guidelines, avoid oils known for skin irritation, supervise children to prevent ingestion, and encourage handwashing post-play.
In case of any sensitivity, seek advice from healthcare practitioners before continuing use.