Ideas: 8 Ways to Make DIY Aromatherapy

Whether you want to feel energised before going to work or relax in your bedroom, aromatherapy is a great way to manage your emotions and pick you up, no matter what your circumstances are. For example, a study found that sniffing rosemary essential oils improves cognitive performance such as concentration, speed and accuracy, while others found vanilla oil to be a great source of antioxidant, antibacterial agent, and antidepressant materials.

But how can you do aromatherapy and make use of these ingredients at home? Here are a few ways to make an aromatherapy, all DIY!

Shower Soothers

Source: Bargain Briana

Why get a store-bought soother when you can make your own? Showering has never been this relaxing.

 

Scented Candles

scented candles

Flick up a match and enjoy the romantic lighting with the nice fragrance of your preferred essential oil. Check out my DIY guide here to try it yourself!

 

All-Natural Room Scent

Source: House of Hawthorne

This one will get rid of any unpleasant odours, and bring the sweet waft of natural ingredients to your room.

 

Bath Salts

Source: Naturally Loriel

With vitamin E and the nutty smell of almond oil, you will never want to leave your bath tub again.

 

Aromatherapy Rice Bags

Source: Pistachio Project

Rice bags can be used not just as heating/cooling pad, but also as an aromatherapy. You can make a few with different essential oils, depending on your preferences and needs!

 

Diffuser Necklace

Source: Mommypotamus

Who needs perfume when you can have wearable, long-lasting fragrance diffuser? Don’t forget to reapply the oil every other day.

 

Mosquito-Repellent Lotion Bars

Source: Savy Naturalista

Not only does this lotion bar serve as a great aromatherapy, it also moisturizes your skin and gives you protection from insect bites!

 

Which one will you be making this weekend?