Aromatherapy Blends
Jul 14
Some essential-oil blends seem to capture a feeling almost immediately. Sweet orange smells bright and juicy. Bergamot adds a sophisticated citrus-floral note. Lavender softens the sharper edges, while ylang ylang brings a rich floral sweetness that makes the entire combination feel more like perfume than a simple citrus diffuser blend. Together, these oils create what …
Jul 09
Sometimes a room simply feels stale. Maybe the windows have been closed all day. Dinner aromas are lingering in the kitchen. Laundry is waiting to be put away. The home office feels stuffy after hours of work, or you have finished cleaning and want the room to smell as fresh as it looks. Essential oils …
Jul 09
Opening a collection of essential oils can feel a little like standing in front of a spice cabinet without a recipe. Lavender smells beautiful on its own. So does sweet orange. Cedarwood has a warm, dry depth. Frankincense is resinous and complex. Peppermint is unmistakably fresh. Geranium brings a rosy-green floral note. But what happens …
Jun 29
Warm citrus. Lush flowers. Green leaves. Deep woods. A touch of spice. Tropical fragrance is much more interesting than simply trying to make a diffuser smell like a piña colada. Every year on June 29, the United Nations observes the International Day of the Tropics, recognizing the extraordinary environmental and cultural diversity of the region …
Jun 17
A good essential oil diffuser blend can completely change the feel of a room. Bright citrus and herbs can make a kitchen or workspace smell fresh and lively. Lavender, cedarwood, and bergamot create a softer atmosphere for the evening. Pine, cypress, and frankincense can give a room the fragrance of a forest, while cardamom and …
May 26
Softly herbal, warm, woody, and slightly sweet, marjoram essential oil has a quieter personality than many of the better-known herbs in aromatherapy. It does not have peppermint’s icy intensity, rosemary’s sharpness, or oregano’s famously pungent character. Instead, sweet marjoram offers a gentle herbaceous aroma that blends especially well with lavender, bergamot, cedarwood, frankincense, geranium, and …
May 20
Earthy, woody, balsamic, and unmistakably distinctive, patchouli essential oil is one of the most recognizable fragrances in aromatherapy and perfumery. Its deep aroma can be polarizing when smelled directly from the bottle, but in a balanced blend it adds extraordinary warmth, depth, and staying power. The oil is distilled from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, …
May 04
May is the month when the garden seems to wake up all at once. Roses begin opening, flowering shrubs fill the air with fragrance, trees are green again, and warm afternoons finally make it tempting to leave the windows open. It is the perfect season for diffuser blends that smell floral, fresh, cheerful, and gently …
May 01
When your mind feels busy and your body refuses to settle, a familiar fragrance can become part of a calming routine. An essential oil blend for anxiety will not treat an anxiety disorder, but a gentle aromatic blend may help create an environment that feels quieter, more comfortable, and easier to unwind in. Lavender is …
