Aromatherapy On The Go: Helpo

Suffering with migraines from an early age, Karina Alvarez was given a blend of essential oils brought over from Spain by her friend’s grandmother. After a while, Karina started making the blend herself, utilizing essential oils found locally around her hometown in the state of Chihuahua. She was able to stop taking medication and was inspired by the opportunity to help others also suffering from migraines and headaches. She entered a contest for startups at university and won a year of business support with Tecnológico de Monterrey.

After intensive research into aromatherapy, the blend was perfected and the first batch was ordered. Karina and her team started selling locally to friends and family. Helpo then entered another competition to compete globally against 40 countries, making it to the quarterfinals. From there, Helpo was able to break into the retail market around Chihuahua before Karina and her team decided to move to the eclectic town of Playa del Carmen, of which she had heard so many great things about.

Helpo’s deliciously uplifting blend of essential oils includes mint, lavender, Rosemary and ylang ylang in a base of soothing Aloe Vera, all sourced directly from India. Applied in gentle dots around the temples, forehead and then the sides and back of the neck, it can also be gently massaged into the skin using the opposite end of the bottle. The chic, stylish bottle contains 50 roll-on applications and is easy to carry with you on your keychain, belt loop or handbag.

Although originally designed for migraines, Helpo is also beneficial for stress, tension, tiredness and allergies. This uplifting blend pleasantly cools the skin, opens the airways and clears the mind. The effects can be felt for up to half an hour after application.

Helpo can be bought online at www.hihelpo.com, Mio Spa, Yogaloft and Yoga Maya Tulum.

Sara Jones

Spa, Wellness & Lifestyle Expert and Founder of Spa & Wellness Mexico magazine

www.spawellnessmexico.com