Beauty isn’t just in the eye of the beholder, it’s also in the nose. From the beginning of time, aromatic plants have been the secret ingredient to beauty and medicinal treatments. Today, essential oils ranging from the floral (rose) to the woodsy (sandalwood) are key to promoting not only a flawless look but also a sense of calm and well-being through aromatherapy.
1. Chamomile. There’s a reason Peter Rabbit’s mother sent him to bed with a cup of chamomile tea. This soothing plant is well-known for its relaxing properties. To help calm the little ones in your life before tempers flare, try California Baby Essential Oil Blend-Overtired and Cranky in the bath, diffuser, or humidifier.
2. Eucalyptus. This oil with antibacterial effects can be found in a variety of products from body wash to cough and cold medicines. Get your day off to an energetic start with The Thymes Eucalyptus Body Wash, infused with eucalyptus, lemon, lime, and petitgrain.
3. Lavender. The scent of lavender has long been celebrated for its calming effect. Feeling stressed? Add a few drops of Zona Pure Essential Oil-French Lavender to your bath, your bathing sponge, or your oil diffuser to create your own spa getaway.
4. Jasmine. The rich, floral scent of jasmine evokes a tropical paradise, so it is no wonder that its essential oil has a soothing effect. Hydrate and protect your skin with Caudalie’s Tinted Moisturizer, made with the essential oils of rose, neroli, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and blackcurrant to leave skin looking radiant.
5. Petitgrain. Extracted from the green twigs of the bitter orange plant, petitgrain softens and restores skin while and stimulating the senses. Soothe your freshly shaved skin with The Art of Shaving Lemon Eau de Toilette, featuring the essential oils of lemon, petitgrain, bergamot, and mandarin leaf.
6. Rose. This sweet-smelling flower has long been favored for its delicate fragrance, but its essential oil is also a key ingredient to promote skin firmness and sun protection. For sensitive skin, use Decleor’s Aromessence Rose D’Orient Soothing Serum, made from Damask rose, Roman camomile, neroli, and petitgrain essential oils to soften and soothe.
7. Rosemary. The herbal yumminess of rosemary is not only a staple in your favorite recipes, but it is also a stimulant known for its purifying and refreshing effects. Help prevent razor burn with Anthony Logistics for Men Pre-Shave Oil, made with olive oil as well as the essential oils of rosemary, peppermint, and eucalyptus.
8. Sandalwood. The rich, woodsy scent of sandalwood oil is warming and relaxing, which is why it is present in so many fragrance products. But sandalwood oil is also a key ingredient in formulas like Leaf & Rusher TX Formula to help soothe and soften your newly polished skin.
9. Thyme. The popular fragrance of thyme is both warming and refreshing. For oily hair, try Rene Furterer’s Curbicia Lightness Regulating Shampoo, which reduces excess sebum while refreshing the senses with a delectable blend of clove, thyme, rosemary, and orange.
10. Ylang-ylang. This essential oil comes from the ylang-ylang tree, which is part of the custard apple family. Use rich-scented ylang-ylang oil to revitalize, purify, and balance your skin. For combination to oily skin, try Decleor Aromessence Ylang-Ylang Purifying Serum and Purifying Night Balm to cleanse, purify, and banish imperfections.
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