The Columbia Seafirst Center is the home to recently opened Amphora Company, a unique specialty shop focusing on Aromatherapy products. Located in the heart of a bustling city and major downtown office building, the owners of Amphora see first hand what the office worker is looking for. Scent Master Paul Cardoza noted that most of the applications prepared are done in lotions for easy use in the office. Cardoza finds that bergamot and lavender work well for stress and anxiety reduction. He adds that he also finds that dry skin is a concern in the office setting and has found success recommending a lotion with calendula and lavender.
Pendants are also an excellent way to utilize aromatherapy oils.
Marcia Elston, owner of Samara Botane, commented that many of her customers use pendants to carry their personal synergies and blends with them. Elston explained that the blends can be in carrier oils that can easily be massaged into the neck or temples, wherever stress seems to accumulate. A floral water spray, scented as needed, is also suggested. In addition to the aromatherapy benefit, the fine mist also provides moisture to the air, refreshing and revitalizing it. All rights reserved.