What The Eff… are Mask Drops?
… a very good question!
When we first reopened the MASAJ Studios, we decided to create an essential oil blend to burn in our diffusers - something protective and cleansing to keep the air in our spaces fresh, and also to create a beautiful aroma that our clients and team would enjoy. After much experimentation during the first lockdown - and alot of study of the key antiviral, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties of essential oils, we developed a blend which is now used throughout our Studios, and has received nothing but love since we launched it!
One thing that our Team discovered is now pretty widely known - wearing a face mask all day ain’t always fun. We started adding drops of our favourite essential oils to our masks to freshen things up a bit, and quite quickly realised that there was a huge opportunity for us to share our Diffuser aromatherapy blend for anyone else who sometimes struggles with mask-wearing! Using the oils that were already being enjoyed in our Studio diffusers, we decided to condense it into a pocket-sized bottle - perfect for using on-the-go.
And thus, MASAJ Mask Drops were born! For us, they serve a few key purposes:
CALMING
This soothing blend of essential oils will help to keep you calm - something we can all benefit from in these strange times. For many people, wearing a mask can feel claustrophobic or suffocating - and can even trigger panic attacks and anxiety. The Lavender in our Mask Drops blend helps to calm you in moments of stress and worry, and will provide mental clarity.
PROTECTIVE
We’ve specially selected our blend of essential oils for their protective properties, and the positive effects they can have on opening airways and helping you to breathe calmly. We’ve included Rosemary in our blend, which you can read more about in our Instagram post here.
REFRESHING
We’ve packed our Mask Drops blend full of fresh, citrus essential oils such as Bergamot and Lemon, because let’s face it - no-one’s breath smells good when your face is stuck in a mask all day.
So, how to use your MASAJ Mask Drops? It couldn’t be easier. We’ve bottled this blend in a dinky 5ml recyclable amber glass bottle so that you can keep it with you whenever you’re out and about with a mask on your face. Before you pop your mask on, simply dropper a couple of drops onto the outside of your mask, close to the ear loops. We recommend you put the oil on the outside of your mask, so as to avoid the oil coming into direct contact with your face - as with all essential oils, they should never be applied undiluted directly to the skin. Take deep breaths whenever you’re feeling anxious to reap the full benefits of your Mask Drops, and simply reapply a couple of drops whenever it’s needed.
You can also simply take a big sniff of our Mask Drops blend, straight from the bottle - just waft the bottle gently under your nose (not too close!) and inhale for five seconds, hold for five seconds, and exhale for another five seconds, to keep you cool, calm and collected when out and about. As our blend contains only 100% pure, natural essential oils, it’s also safe to use in an oil diffuser, so you can fill your room with this glorious fresh aroma.
As with all aromatherapy products, Mask Drops should not be used by children, pregnant women, or folks with a preexisting medical condition without first fully consulting a doctor or trained aromatherapist.
MASAJ Mask Drops make a perfect pairing with our beautiful new Face Masks - made from 4 layers of 100% organic linen, and available in three lush shades. Enjoy!