What’s in a scent? Well, a lot, actually. It’s been proven that aromatherapy has many psychological and physical benefits. From helping to energize, uplift and improve one’s mood to relieve stress, relax and fall asleep. Besides, it smells sooooo good!
Combining skin care with aromatherapy? A real stroke of genius. Whether the tactic is used to enhance a serum, a facial mist or a makeup-removing cleansing balm, the amazing aromas make the products so much better. They also make getting up in the morning a whole lot easier. Just think about it. Looking forward to inhaling these scents is all the motivation you’ll need to roll out of bed. You might not even have to set the alarm before you drift off to dreamland.
If you’re worried these scents will be overwhelming, don’t be. The aromas aren’t cloying. They’re light enough to not be oppressive, but fragrant enough to make a lasting impression. Some are so good you can even skip perfume.
So are you ready to go ahead and make the switch? Yeah, we thought so. Here are seven products that not only help address your skin care needs, they also have aromas that offer some great fringe benefits.
Aromatherapy or skincare
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Aromatherapy or skincare #1
Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum, $130 at Sephora
This serum is meant to firm skin and smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles via hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and vitamins. But what it also does is reinvigorate and uplift the spirit thanks to the sweet scent of jasmine.
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Aromatherapy or skincare #2
Darphin 8-Flower Nectar, $150 at Darphin
This dry oil elixir packs a punch in the aromatherapy department, combining essences from eight precious flowers: immortelle, ylang-ylang, patchouli, neroli, rose, lavender, jasmine and iris. This nectar not only deeply nourishes skin, but can easily double for a deliciously sweet, sensual perfume that’s deeply relaxing, particularly at bedtime.
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Aromatherapy or skincare #3
Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist, $95 at Nordstrom
This refreshing facial mist’s scent was inspired by the Queen of Hungary Water, the world’s first recorded perfume, which was created for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary in the 14th century. Today, it smells just as sweet with its refreshing neroli and rose notes. It can be used as a pick-me-up during the day, for setting your makeup or as a toner after cleansing.
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Aromatherapy or skincare #4
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cell Repair Night Oil, $93 at Net-a-Porter
This overnight treatment oil regenerates the epidermis, firms and tones, balances and fights free radicals and oxidative stress. What it also does is relax you to ensure a good night’s sleep thanks to its floral blend of neroli, lavender, rose and mandarin. You’ll wake up to radiant, dewy skin.
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Aromatherapy or skincare #5
Aromatherapy Associates Rich Repair Nourishing Cream, $99.25 at Bath & Unwind
This intensely nourishing cream is also rich in essential oils, like inca inchi, cupuacu, rose, patchouli and frankincense. Not only are they great for locking in moisture and increasing radiance, but the scent of rose oil has an aphrodisiac effect, whereas patchouli can relieve anxiety.
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Aromatherapy or skincare #6
May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon Beauty Balm Concentrate, $180 at May Lindstrom
This beloved balm is great for calming irritation and cooling inflammation. Its most hardworking ingredient is blue tansy oil, which multitasks by helping heal skin as well as calming the mind. Geranium rose and lavender also uplift and relieve stress.
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Aromatherapy or skincare #7
Sunday Riley Blue Moon Clean-Rinse Cleansing Balm, $50 at Sephora
This balm-to-milk hydrating cleansing balm isn’t only good for removing makeup. It gets its deep blue color from blue tansy and also contains German chamomile as well as vanilla and sweet orange essential oils so that your cleansing ritual becomes a deeply relaxing and de-stressing, tranquil, spa-like experience. Plus, it leaves your skin feeling amaaaazing (and clean).
