For anyone who is into aromatherapy, here are some pretty simple and therapeutic aromatherapy mixtures from Tisserand. Each mix is geared towards a particular situation/ailment ranging from travel to dry skin!
Tag: aromatherapy
Aromatherapy in a Cupcake?!
I have a very talented and creative friend who is a fashion designer by day and cupcake genius by night/weekend! She recently made me the most unique cupcakes I have ever tasted. These little delights had lavender-infused vanilla cake with lavender, honey cream cheese icing (there were actually little pieces of edible lavender)!
If you love the smell of lavender then you’ll probably love this combination. This is just one of the many varieties of cupcakes that my fellow blogger and friend has come up with so far…can’t wait to see what’s next! :)
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Photo Credit: Monique Lopez
Commercial Air Fresheners – not so refreshing
A 2007 study conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that 12 of 14 different brands of household air fresheners contained phthalates, chemicals known to disrupt hormones and cause birth defects in male genitalia in animals. Some studies have linked phthalates to developmental and reproductive problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is in addition to the common headache and sinus issues that are linked to so many commercial air fresheners.
But there is good news! There are a lot of natural options out there for air fresheners, even ones that could benefit your health through aromatherapy.
Pearl Essences makes all kinds of wonderful natural air refresheners, but their diffusers are their best and most popular product. They have so many scents to choose from and their prices are very reasonable. The diffusers provide aromatheraphy benefits and are much more elegant than a lot of other air freshener options!
Now go throw away that apple cinnamon room spray…no one thought you were baking apple pie anyways. :)
Sniff your way to a better day…
Whether you’re choosing a scent for your next aromatherapy oil, beauty product or candle, here is a brief list of some scents and their associated benefits. More about aromatherapy soon!
Energizing: grapefruit, sweet orange, lemon, lime, & cardamom
Grounding & Calming: vetivert, sandalwood, chamomile, & pine
Uplifting: bergamot, mandarin, peppermint & lemon verbena
Ease tension/anxiety: rose, lavender, & majoram
