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AROMATHERAPY 101

Aromatherapy can be complicated but we're here to break down how you can use it every day to create an inviting and pleasant atmosphere at home, work, or on-the-go!

THE BASICS

Prepare to awaken your senses.

ESSENTIAL OILS
CARRIER OILS
BLENDS
DILUTION AND SAFETY

DILUTION AND SAFETY

How much oil you use depends on how you’re diffusing it and the size of the space. Use our dilution table as a guide.

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Always follow all label warnings and precautionary listings

Oils should not be ingested or used for cooking

Never apply oils directly to the skin unless diluted with a carrier oil (discontinue if irritation occurs)

Pregnant women or those suffering from medical conditions should consult their health care provider prior to use

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ESSENTIAL OILS

Our sense of smell is so powerful that certain essential oils—which are typically extracted from parts of plants and then distilled—can promote feelings of wellness.

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Extracted from plants, flowers, berries, grasses, roots, seeds, bark, fruits, and herbs

“Single-note oils” can be combined with others to create essential oil blends

Aromatherapy diffusers can be used to disperse essential oil scents throughout your space

You can add to your bathwater, atomizer spray, or skin care products

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CARRIER OILS

Diluting essential oils with carrier oils is necessary for safe use in bath and skin care products.

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Derived from plants, carrier oils get their name from the fact that they carry the oil onto the skin

Each carrier oil has unique properties, which provide different benefits

Carrier oils are generally nutty or sweet smelling, but never overpowering

Use alone or in conjunction with essential oils to nourish your skin

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BLENDS

Experience combining essential oils to create unique blends for your specific purpose.

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Create your blends w/ a ratio of 30% top note oils, 50% middle note oils, and 20% base oils

“Top Note Oils” evaporate quickly within 1-2 hrs and “Middle Notes” evaporate within 2-4 hrs, while “Base Notes” take the longest

Top notes include Citrus, Peppermint, and lavender, Middle Notes include Floral and Herbaceous Oils, Base Notes include Wood and Root Oils

Start your blend using essential oils, then dilute with carrier oils

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DILUTION AND SAFETY

How much oil you use depends on how you’re diffusing it and the size of the space. Use our dilution table as a guide.

shop aromatherapy

Always follow all label warnings and precautionary listings

Oils should not be ingested or used for cooking

Never apply oils directly to the skin unless diluted with a carrier oil (discontinue if irritation occurs)

Pregnant women or those suffering from medical conditions should consult their health care provider prior to use

shop aromatherapy

ESSENTIAL OILS

Our sense of smell is so powerful that certain essential oils—which are typically extracted from parts of plants and then distilled—can promote feelings of wellness.

shop essential oils

Extracted from plants, flowers, berries, grasses, roots, seeds, bark, fruits, and herbs

“Single-note oils” can be combined with others to create essential oil blends

Aromatherapy diffusers can be used to disperse essential oil scents throughout your space

You can add to your bathwater, atomizer spray, or skin care products

shop essential oils

CARRIER OILS

Diluting essential oils with carrier oils is necessary for safe use in bath and skin care products.

shop carrier oils

Derived from plants, carrier oils get their name from the fact that they carry the oil onto the skin

Each carrier oil has unique properties, which provide different benefits

Carrier oils are generally nutty or sweet smelling, but never overpowering

Use alone or in conjunction with essential oils to nourish your skin

shop carrier oils

BLENDS

Experience combining essential oils to create unique blends for your specific purpose.

shop blends

Create your blends w/ a ratio of 30% top note oils, 50% middle note oils, and 20% base oils

“Top Note Oils” evaporate quickly within 1-2 hrs and “Middle Notes” evaporate within 2-4 hrs, while “Base Notes” take the longest

Top notes include Citrus, Peppermint, and lavender, Middle Notes include Floral and Herbaceous Oils, Base Notes include Wood and Root Oils

Start your blend using essential oils, then dilute with carrier oils

shop blends

DILUTION AND SAFETY

How much oil you use depends on how you’re diffusing it and the size of the space. Use our dilution table as a guide.

shop aromatherapy

Always follow all label warnings and precautionary listings

Oils should not be ingested or used for cooking

Never apply oils directly to the skin unless diluted with a carrier oil (discontinue if irritation occurs)

Pregnant women or those suffering from medical conditions should consult their health care provider prior to use

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OUR ESSENTIAL OIL PICKS

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OUR DIFFUSER PICKS

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PUREMIST ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER

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AROMAHARMONEY ULTRASONIC DIFFUSER WITH BLUETOOTH

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LUMIERE ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER

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WOODEN ULTRASONIC OIL DIFFUSER

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GOOD MORNING DIFFUSER BLEND

YOU'LL NEED

DIRECTIONS

Combine oils into the glass bottle.
Follow directions for your diffuser and add 7 to 10 drops of the blend to the water.
Diffuse early in the morning.

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