Scents as theraphy

Fragrances make us feel more attractive, self-assured, dressed up… but they can also heal.


Aromatherapy is much more than a trendy activity is a therapy with proved efficiency. Basically, like a spa or a treatment for minor discomforts. Aromatherapy is based in the cure through essential oils, and it’s considered an alternative medicine. That doesn’t mean it cures a particular illness, but it is said it helps minimizing some of the symptoms.

Essential oils are directly inhaled or mixed with creams and massage oils. We must be careful if we apply them directly to the skin since they can irritate it. The best for their domestic use is to buy products ready to use, always reading the instructions, specially when it comes to edible oils (like peppermint). We recommend first discussing their use with a professional to ensure their good use.


Here you will find some of the main essential oils and their properties:


Lavender: Commonly used for headaches and insomnia, that’s why is usually applied in bedsheets. When used on the skin it calms burns. The fascination with lavender is endless because of its calming and relaxing effect.


Eucalyptus: Is recommended for respiratory diseases like the tea tree oil. It has to be inhaled, ideally in vapor.


**Rosemary: **Is a stimulating scent, perfect for sport massages because it helps with muscular pain.


Peppermint: Also a stimulating scent, perfect for waking up, to help improving breathing and mixed with water and sugar for a better digestion.

**Sandalwood: **It has a relaxing effect and some professionals attribute them antidepressant qualities.


Rose: It’s a scent with calming effect, delicate and sensual. Rose oil is believed to awaken love, generosity and relieve stress.


Vanilla: It is a cozy, warm scent that tends to awaken our olfactory memory. Vanilla is said to have antioxidant properties, is good for regulating the period and relieving stress, depression, and insomnia. It is also known for its aphrodisiac effect.


Orange: It’s a fresh and vibrant scent that has a revitalizing effect in the senses and increases positivity. When applied to the skin it’s used as an anti-aging.


Ginger: It is a stimulating and spicy scent. This essential oil has a comforting and calming effect when applied during a massage.