Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

Incorporating aromatherapy into your self-care routine can be extremely beneficial for many reasons. It can help ease stress, promote relaxation, improve your sleep quality and more. Read on to find out more about this immersive holistic practice.

What is Aromatherapy?
Also known as essential oil therapy, it is primarily used to promote psychological and physical well-being through the inhalation of natural extracts from plants. There are many self-care books that outline how to practice aromatherapy, but the most popular way is by adding a couple of essential oil drops into an aromatherapy diffuser filled with water. If you’re looking for an even more low-maintenance option, just spritz some calming aromatherapy spray on your pillowcase before bed. 

What Aromatherapy Tools Do I Need?
Once you pick out a couple of your favorite aromatherapy essential oils, consider an essential oil diffuser. You can also skip the oils altogether and try aromatherapy candles or incense instead.

What Kind of Aromatherapy Oils Are There?
If you can think of it, there’s probably an oil for it. Lavender and eucalyptus are quintessential calming aromas, while citrus scents and peppermint can invigorate and help you refocus. Blended aromatherapy essential oils often target a certain outcome like immunity or deep sleep. You can even embrace the seasons and holidays with blended oils inspired by “autumn air” or a “Christmas cabin”. When it comes to essential oil scents—the world is your oyster.

What’s the Best Aromatherapy Diffuser?
Aroma diffusers can be as simple or as complex as you want them to be. Some basic features to look for are automatic shut-off and a couple of different mist settings. You’ll also want to consider what room it will go in and check the square-footage range of the diffuser. Some offer high-tech features like Bluetooth compatibility and light-up effects.

To get the most out of your aromatherapy practice, first, ensure the air in your home is clean and has optimal moisture levels with a humidifier and air purifier.

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