It’s no wonder, then, that aromatherapy comes recommended as a supplemental self-care activity to help you be your best self.

1. Improves Mood:
Have you ever smelled a familiar scent that instantly sent you back to a happy moment in your life? You could consider that aromatherapy. Aromatherapy benefits include improved mood, and whether your happiness comes from the fresh cotton smell of freshly folded towels that remind you of your childhood or the unforgettable smell of pepper and pine, similar to the tree you’ve decorated every Christmas since you were a kid

2. Reduces Stress & Tension:
Constant stress and tension can lead to health implications as slight as headaches or an upset stomach, to more serious issues like chest pain, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, and other health conditions. Limiting stress is not only recommended for your health; it’s required to reduce the chance of experiencing these and other health issues.

3. Restores Focus & Energy:
In addition to relieving stress and improving mood, another aromatherapy benefit you may not be aware of is a restored sense of focus and energy.

4. Combat Insomnia:
If your lack of focus and energy stems from a lack of sleep, another benefit of aromatherapy is to combat insomnia. Similar to reducing stress and tension

5. Improves your Living or Working Space
Aside from the aromatherapy uses and benefits for the mind, aromatherapy can also be used to simply improve the smell and general feeling of the space you work or live in.