When it comes to the holidays, scents and aromas can be a big part of the experience. A quick trip to your local grocery store or mall will have you inundated with candles and diffusers scented with cinnamon, baking smells, pine, and other “holiday scents”.
Can any of these experiences be had with essential oils? Try pine aromas, they are wonderful to diffuse— Siberian Fir or Douglas Pine essential oil. Not only do they smell just like a fresh cut sappy tree—they’re great deodorizers and can kill germs and microorganisms in the air. (Talk about multitasking!)
On the other hand, oils like Cinnamon and Nutmeg are far too spicy to diffuse and should only be used by experienced Aromatherpists or under the direction of an Aromatherapist. Likewise, “foodie” scents are generally synthetic and are not found in essential oils. (Can you imagine trying to distill Sugar Cookies?)
Remember that fresh boughs of cinnamon and other plants can add natural cheer to your home without synthetic chemical additives. We love keeping some fresh herbs like Rosemary and Sage in a bowl of water—try adding a few floating tea candles for a beautiful centerpiece. You can also add a few drops of essential oil to the water to brighten the aroma!
