Aromatherapy is becoming part of mainstream culture at an amazing rate, and what better gift for your wife or mother than a big Mothers Day Gift Basket full of aromatherapy oils, soaps and lotions!
You may be thinking “I don’t know how to mix all those oils or what they’re even for!” But that’s why I’m glad you landed here!
I’m going to give you a bit of a guide to use for choosing scents for your Mother. You can say lots of things with fragrance without saying a word, and I’m going to show you how!
Rose scents tend to be very calming, soothing, and reflective in nature. The scent of a rose is always perceived as very romantic, as well.
Lemon is energizing and uplifting! A lemon scent helps to relieve fatique, tiredness and lethargy. Lemon-scented bath gels or after-bath lotions are a great way to help your Mom wake up in the morning!
Sandlewood is a masculine scent that is also loved by many woman too! It’s an earthy, woodsy, balancing scent and is used often in incense. Sandlewood is also used to help one sleep at night as it is very relaxing.
Ginger is a scent often used to increase energy and productivity. Pregnant woman also use ginger to help stave off or cure the nausea associated with morning sickness. If your wife is pregnant, ginger scented candles may be a lifesaver!
Lavender is widely used as a stress reliever. This is why so many before-bed treatments such as bath oils, lotions and things like scented sleep masks have a lavender scent. One of the most classic and recognizable soaps is Yardley’s Lavender Soap!
Peppermint is a great energizer and muscle pain reliever. The wonderful scent of peppermint can help with the afternoon sleepies and can help re-energize you for the evening! Peppermint can also help soothe an upset stomache.
Nutmeg and chamomile are two aromas used to help you attain deep relaxation and restful, restorative sleep.
And finally, jasmine is a scent used to sooth and relax. Jasmine has also been used in the past as an aphrodisiac!
Hopefully this guide will give you a starting point when looking for an aromatherapy Mothers Day Gift Basket!
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