Do you ever feel agitated, on edge, or exhausted? If so, know that you are not alone. Over 30% of people experience extreme feelings of stress on a frequent basis. More worryingly, the majority of those dealing with severe stress report a serious impact on both their physical and their mental well-being.
Don’t let these figures overwhelm you, though. There is a lot that you can do to beat stress and welcome feelings of calmness and serenity into your everyday life. Did you know that something as simple as scents and fragrances can work wonders on lowering your stress levels?
This practice is known as aromatherapy, and it leverages the natural healing, mood-boosting, and sleep-inducing properties of certain plants and herbs to enhance overall wellness. Would you like to discover more about the benefits of aromatherapy and how you can incorporate the practice into your daily routine?
This guide is going to unlock all the secrets to making the most of aromatherapy for stress relief and sleep — right from the comfort of your own home.
Uncover the Mood-Enhancing Benefits of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy works by either smelling specific scents, letting the skin absorb them in the form of an oil or lotion, or through a practice known as “aromatherapy massage”. Each of these approaches can yield a wide array of benefits for the body and the mind.
If you are considering using aromatherapy creams, lotions, candles, diffusers, or any other form of aromatherapy, you can expect to enjoy:
- Enhanced mood
- Lowered stress levels
- A sense of calmness and serenity
- A boost in focus, energy, and vitality
- Better, healthier sleep.
Aromatherapy can also deliver exceptional results when added to a daily skincare regime. These include:
- Helping to fight acne, inflammation, and redness
- Reducing the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks
- Improving the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Aromatherapy: The Key Ingredients to Unlock Holistic Well-Being
With a seemingly infinite range of different oils and plant extracts used for aromatherapy purposes, it’s easy to feel lost and confused when it comes to picking the best ones for you.
Which ones are the real aromatherapy heroes? Here are our top four.
Lavender
When you think about the most calming essential oil of all, chances are you will think about Lavender. This very gentle, subtle, and unmistakeably comforting scent is the go-to if your priority is to use aromatherapy for stress relief and sleep.
Jasmine
Known as a powerful, natural aphrodisiac, Jasmine is widely used in aromatherapy to promote feelings of vitality, positivity, and sensual energy.
Patchouli
This earthy, spicy, woody fragrance has exceptional antibacterial properties and is an effective aromatherapy oil to help combat feelings of stress and anxiety.
White Tea
Fresh, clean, and mellow, White Tea essential oil is ideal if you are looking to wind down and relax at the end of another busy day — particularly if you suffer from insomnia or other sleep-related conditions.
Enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy with SABON
You can easily incorporate the ancient practice of aromatherapy into your daily life and benefit from its healing and therapeutic effects. Creating your very own, luxurious, aromatherapy space, only requires a few, key items — and your willingness to let each scent guide you toward relaxation.
Why not start your work-from-home day by spritzing some aromatherapy spray mist around your desk area? This will give you an instant mood boost, while at the same time allowing you to improve your concentration and motivation.
In the evening, indulge in a glorious aromatherapy bath by placing a scented bath ball into your tub. And while you let it work its uplifting, soothing, fragrant magic, treat yourself to a gentle — yet effective — aromatherapy body scrub.
Apply the scrub with slow, mindful, circular motions to exfoliate and reveal velvety skin, as you breathe in the invigorating smells of fragrances such as Lavender, Jasmine, and Patchouli.
Finally, transform your bedtime routine into a decadent skin care session. Pamper both your body and your mind with an aroma reed diffuser capable of evoking feelings of relaxation, releasing tension, and enhancing your mood.
Bring the Healing Powers of Natural Fragrances into Your Everyday Life
Discover SABON’s aromatherapy products to soothe your skin and your soul through the power of natural essential oils. Start building your aromatherapy practice today.
