The Aromahead Blog - Aromatherapy Education and Resources

Opening a bottle of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil never fails to bring a smile to my face! If you’ve ever walked into a room where someone’s recently peeled an orange, you know how instantly uplifting the aroma is! (“Mmm, who’s eating an orange?!”) Sweet Orange essential oil’s scent is just like the freshly peeled fruit. It’s warm, familiar, and comforting. It’s bright and optimistic. And it’s relaxing enough to diffuse as you’re falling asleep. […]

For those of you feeling under the weather or if you have a cold, it can be tough to feel rejuvenated and inspired for new beginnings. Do you have some favorite "feel better" practices for that? I often suggest taking a warm bath with comforting, decongesting essential oils. The warm water helps sore, achy muscles release tension, so your body feels more relaxed, and the essential oils help open your sinuses, so it’s easier to sleep when you have a cold. […]

We all love to sleep well. This bath salts recipe can really help! It's one of my favorite essential oil recipes for sleep. I have a lot of essential oil recipes for sleep, and I especially love this one in pink bath salts. But you can use any natural salt you like. […]

We all have those nights when sleep escapes us. Try this I Want to Sleep Bath Blend to help you get your zzz's! If you don't feel like taking a bath, you can still use this sleep bath blend as a foot soak before bed. Just add all the ingredients to a pot big enough for both your feet. (You might like this enough to buy a plastic bin that you dedicate to foot soaks.) […]