Essential oils are not only pleasing aromas used in cosmetics and fragrances but are also associated with love and romance and are known to foster feelings of sensuality, harmony, relaxation, and peace.
I know you are wondering, how does this all work? Well, inhaling the essential oils is the oldest and fastest way to get the oils in your system, aromatherapy. This happens when you breathe in the essential oils and the hairs in your nostrils with receptors sending a signal to the olfactory bulb in your limbic system.
The limbic system is where you will find your hypothalamus which helps stimulate the hormone in our bodies. These hormones regulate memory mood and
respiratory systems.
Therefore, using the appropriate essential oils with stimulating properties may produce a response in the limbic system and hypothalamus which controls sex drive, energy levels, and hormone production.
Make sure to set the mood for Valentine's or any other romantic occasion with the right essential oil. It also, wouldn't hurt to find out which scene and oils your partner would prefer, especially if they are allergic to many things.
Here are five (5) essential oils that can aid in bringing more sensual, love, beauty, and magic your way:
Ylang Ylang Oil
This sweet floral aroma of ylang-ylang has a relaxing effect that makes it popular for romance. The scent helps calm anxiety and can help release inhibitions.
Geranium
Sweet, calming, uplifting, and the less inexpensive alternative to rose essential oil. Geranium is wonderful when used on the skin as well as inspire peace and calm as a perfume.
Rose
The blooming floral fragrance is thought to bring about feelings of love, care, and comfort. It supports women's reproductive health and has a calming effect.
Lavender Essential Oil
This oil is so practical and beloved it comes up on every list. Lavender is a frequent ingredient in sensual blends, mood-enhancing properties which can boost amorous flings. Not only will you find lavender shooting to your senses it is also cleaning and soothing to the touch.
Sandalwood
Highly recommended for men, this fragrance because of its woody aroma which soothes the nerve, sandalwood can make an exotic valentines gift for your man.
Love Blends
Enchantress perfume
4 drops jasmine
3 drops frankincense
3 drops sweet orange
Add the essential oils into a 10 ml roll-on applicator, then fill the tube with a carrier oil. Shake well before each use.
Romantic body spray
7 drops bergamot
7 drops lemon
7 drops patchouli
3 drops rose otto
Sweetheart Blend
3 drops Lime
2 drops Wild Orange
1 drop Ylang Ylang
Add essential oils to a 2-ounce mist bottle and fill with distilled water. Replace the cap and shake vigorously until well blended. To use, shake the bottle and apply 2 to 3 sprays to the body.
Steamy synergy
2 drops neroli
1 drop rose
3 drops rosewood
This is a lovely blend for diffusing or adding to your bath. Add essential oils to one ounce of carrier oil, then dissolve into 1 cup Epsom salt and add to a warm bath.
Love-at-first-scent sachets
3 drops geranium
4 drops clary sage
6 drops sweet orange
You can scent dried rosebuds with this pretty blend to create a passion-inspiring potpourri mix. Just pour it into small cotton bags, then store them in your lingerie drawer. Or transfer the potpourri to a decorative bowl on your nightstand or dresser.
Romantic body spray
7 drops bergamot
7 drops lemon
7 drops patchouli
3 drops rose otto
Add essential oils to a 2-ounce mist bottle and fill with distilled water. Replace the cap and shake vigorously until well blended. To use, shake the bottle and apply 2 to 3 sprays to the body.
How to use
You can make the blends then add them to whatever you want, just make sure you are following proper dilution ratios.
But to set the mood and intentions for valentines use in aromatherapy diffusions, massages, or baths, romantic blends help to pamper the body, soothe the soul and enhance a special connection between partners.
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