Pause—take a second to breathe. Inhale the good vibes, exhale the bad.
Can you remember the last time you took a moment for yourself? If you answered no, don’t worry; you’re not alone. Self-care is easier said than done at times, but it’s a must to live a full and happy life. But where to begin? Go on this journey of self-care and the wonders of aromatherapy through the likes of candles and fragrance oils to find peace and relaxation.Defining Self-Care
Self-as care can be defined as any action that preserves and improves your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, which can look different for everyone! Acts of self-care span anywhere from connecting barefoot to the earth to boost your circadian rhythm, to practicing yoga, to lighting your favorite candle at bath time. Think of self-care as an empowering decision to help your mind, body, and soul.
3 Reasons Self-Care Matters
If there’s one thing you should take away from this, it’s that your body and mind matter above all else, so take the time to learn how to treat them with respect and kindness. The pros of self-care could go on and on, but there are three that are sure to inspire you to begin taking it seriously.
1. Helps you prioritize yourself
2. Resets your mind and body
3. Strengthens your relationship with yourself
1. Prioritize Yourself with Self-Care
So many of us spend all our time worried about the lives of others—so much so that we forget to find moments to check in with ourselves! A self-care routine that works for you in your busy schedule will allow at least one moment every day to be about you and you alone. Check in with your mind and body throughout the day to understand what you need to feel at peace and how to help you remain calm all day long.
2. Self-Care Resets the Mind and Body
When you are in moments of high stress or sadness, having a set self-care routine is a sure way to remind yourself that it won’t feel like that forever. Things like yoga or candle-lit baths are ways to bring yourself back down to Earth and reset your mind and body in times of need.
3. Strengthen Your Relationship with Yourself
Just as you have relationships to maintain with others, you have a relationship with yourself. Treat your soul and body with kindness and love, like you would to those around you. With self-care, you can find ways to appreciate the little things about yourself that you love and admire. Remind yourself that you are worth taking care of, even when it feels hard.
Ideas for Self-Care
You could already be practicing bits of self-care in your life and not even know it! Something as simple as taking an intentional moment to breathe or choosing to use a favorite fragrance oil or candle can count as self-care. Start consciously trying to choose yourself and your soul daily by figuring out what types of self-care work best for you. Experiment with some of these practices to discover what makes you feel loved and relaxed.
Practice yoga
Take deep breaths
Go on long walks
Meditate
Call someone you love
Read a book
Use a diffuser
What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing practice that uses fragrances and essential oils for therapeutic healing and is the perfect companion to your self-care practices. While a lot is unknown about the subject, it’s believed to work by stimulating the smell receptors in the nose, which send messages throughout the nervous system to the part of the brain that controls your emotions. And the most interesting part? Different fragrances help inspire different moods in candles or pure form.
7 Benefits of Aromatherapy
Discover the wonders of aromatherapy with our lines of candles and fragrance oils to unlock these astounding benefits in your life:
Manage pain
Improve sleeping quality
Reduce anxiety and stress
Soothe sore joints
Help headaches
Boost immunity
Increase focus
Popular Aromatherapy Scents for Self-Care
Each of our products is carefully curated to give you long-lasting, powerful scents in your home, whether it’s from our candles fragrance oils or diffusers. Explore five of our favorite scents to find what suits your intentions best:
Lavender: soothes the body and treats anxiety
Citrus: uplifts mood and energizes the room
Amber: calms the mind and relaxes the body
Bergamot: relieves stress
Jasmine: improves mood and balances hormones
5 Times to Add Aromatherapy to Your Self-Care Routine
Combining the benefits of self-care and aromatherapy is the next step to finding peace and happiness in your life. Experiment with different scents and intents to personalize every self-care experience, whether that’s lighting your favorite musky candleor filling your home with floral fragrance oils in your favorite diffuser.
1. Wind down at bedtime
2. Diffuse 24/7
3. Fragrance oils in a bath
4. Set your intentions
5. At-home spa days
1. Use Aromatherapy Before Bedtime
Self-care practices like meditation, yoga, deep belly breathing and more are all commonly practiced right before bed to wind down for the night. Adding candles (don’t forget to blow it out before going to bed!) or fragrance oils with scents like lavender can aid in total relaxation, so you can catch those z’s!
2. Use a Diffuser Daily
Give your home a signature sweet scent that feels inviting to your guests and adds to your moments of self-care throughout the day. Experiment with different fragrance oils in your diffuser to match different intentions and self-care practices. Your guests will love it, the diffuser will blend right into your home décor, and you’ll have a constant aroma reminder to care for yourself throughout the day.
3. Take a Bubble Bath Break
Light one of our stunning candles or place a few drops of the fragrance oil in a diffuser or right into a luxurious bubble bath to unwind. Find empowering mantras to remind yourself of the queen you are while inhaling the wonderful aromas that will carry you to peak relaxation.
4. Set Your Intentions with Fragrance Oils
A cheerful way to start the day off with self-care is to begin with meditation, mantras, or manifesting goals. Adding drops of one of our inspiring fragrance oils to your space with a diffuser or dabbing some on the wrist can add a special touch. Every time you get a whiff, you’ll be reminded of your self-care and intention.
5. Treat Yourself to an At-Home Spa Day
Our scents are inspired by high-end luxury resorts and spas, and we believe you deserve the power to turn your home into a relaxing getaway any time you need. Feel luxurious and relaxed with diffusers and candles around the house while you practice your self-care routines.
Explore the endless possibilities of how fragrances can enhance your self-care experiences, no matter how you choose to practice. Above all else, remember to take care of yourself, always.