What are the top 5 benefits of Aromatherapy Products
Top 5 Benefits of Aromatherapy Products
It’s no secret- aromatherapy really does work. Anyone who has ever felt the comfort that comes from the scent of home baking, or has relaxed in a soothing bubble bath, will know just how much of an effect smell can have over our mind set and emotions. To show you just how effective it can be, we’ve put together this list of our top five benefits of aromatherapy products. Give them a try today, and you’ll be feeling the benefits in no time at all!
1. Blow away that Stress
With today’s hectic lifestyles, plenty of people find themselves under a lot of stress. Just one application of essential oils can go a long way to eliminating that stress, and help you get back to enjoying life to the fullest again. Not only do essential oils combat the psychological side of stress, but they can also help to prevent the physical symptoms, such as migraines, neck pain, and headaches.
Take a bath with our Lavender Bubble Bath part of our Stress Less - Relax Collection.
2. Get a good night’s sleep
It’s a problem that plagues the modern world- we don’t get as much sleep as we should, and the sleep that we do get isn’t restful enough to leave us rejuvenated in the morning. Luckily, though, aromatherapy is the perfect solution to this issue. If you find yourself going to bed late, night after night, then why not try applying some essential oils earlier in the evening? The scent of them will help your body to relax, and reset your body clock, so that you get just the right number of z’s that you need.
Try using our Sleep Ease - Dream Collection for a restful sleep.
3. Stay fighting fit
Plenty of essential oils, such as tea tree and rosemary, act as an anti-microbial substance- meaning when they are diffused into the air, they keep cold and flu bugs away, and stop you from getting ill. Furthermore, many of these same oils bring big benefits to your immune system, so even when you’re out and about, your body will be able to fight off any germs it comes into contact with.
4. Breathe easy
Many people suffer from difficulties breathing without even knowing it, and aromatherapy can help to combat that. By opening up your sinuses, plenty of oils will help you to breathe easier, leading to a healthier, happier lifestyle overall. As well as this, they also tie in with the previous point in that they boost your immune system, leaving you less susceptible to coughs and colds.
For on the go relief try our Sinus Help Inhalation Beads or Sinus Help BREATHE Vapor Stick. If you are at home try using our Eucalyptus Massage Oil part of our Muscle Soak Collection.
5. Lift your mood
As well as all the great benefits listed above, aromatherapy products has one ultimate effect- it helps you feel happy. As we mentioned at the top of this article, the psychological impact of smells can be astronomical, as the subtly affect your mind, help you relax, and lift your mood. From lavender to vanilla to sandalwood orange to spearmint essential oil, there are so many options for essential oils to use in this way, so you’ll be able to pick a scent that you really love, and get the full benefit from it. Don’t just take our word for it, though- thanks to today’s advances in psychology, scientists have actually been able to measure the impact on mood that essential oils can have.