Sprays can be used to disperse essential oils, nutrients, cleansers, deodorants and other liquids for a range of health, household and personal care applications. These spray products:
- Present an easy-to-swallow, convenient form of liquid nutrition
- Assist with essential oil dispersion in aromatherapy practices
- Deliver soothing saline mist to dry or congested sinuses
What are Sprays?
Sprays are liquids that have been forced through a sprayer or atomizer and broken up into tiny droplets. When liquid is dispersed as a jet of fine mist, it takes on qualities that can be advantageous across a number of applications.
Some popular spray products include the following:
Spray Bottles
Available in plastic, glass, and sometimes aluminum, spray bottles can be custom-filled and used for various household and personal care applications. Filled with water, they can be used to mist plants, help with clothes ironing laundry applications, hair styling, or simply to add humidity to a dry home. Homemade natural cleaning solutions, which may feature safe, non-toxic ingredients like vinegar, lemon juice, essential oils, baking soda and castile soap, can be effectively dispersed with spray bottles for a range of applications. Spray bottles are also a popular, cost-effective tool for dispersing essential oils in a range of different aromatherapy applications.
Nutritional Supplement Sprays
Liquid nutritional supplements are sometimes presented in spray bottles, offering a convenient delivery form that can be spritzed directly into the mouth or under the tongue. These oral spray supplements may be easier for some to take, especially those who have difficulties with swallowing pills, and have been suggested to have absorption advantages. Some spray supplements may feature a pleasant taste that helps individuals to adhere to their nutritional supplement regimen. IGF deer antler velvet, popularly taken to support optimal athletic performance, is one example of a nutritional supplement that is commonly administered in spray delivery form.**
Spray Deodorants
Aerosol deodorants, first introduced in the 1960s, represented a marked improvement in ease and convenience of application over the creams and roll-on products of the past. However, these products' use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) was linked to environmental ozone concerns, leading to alternative propellants and propellant-free pump-spray products that are applied via an atomizer. Today, pump-spray deodorants are appreciated for their ease of application, fast drying time, and eco-friendly design.
Saline Nasal Spray
These products deliver a simple, natural salt water solution into the sinuses that can help to ease symptoms related to seasonal allergies, dryness from low-humidity environment, congestion and others. Saline nasal spray products can also be used to gently cleanse the sinuses and assist with the clearing of mucus. Since these saline products contain no medication, they are well-tolerated and can be safely used several times per day.
Spray Products
The “sprays” category may include several different types of products with uses ranging from health and wellness to household cleaning.
Directions for Use
Directions for use will vary from product to product within this category. Always check the manufacturers’ label for detailed usage directions. If taking dietary supplement sprays, be sure to do so only after consulting with your trusted healthcare professional.
