Ever notice how smells evoke memories and create moods? When it's time to chill out, calming lavender [1] and clary sage [2] are great ways to relax your mind and body. Or, when you're feeling frisky, spicy, musky scents can be powerfully seductive.
I tend to be drawn toward faint floral scents, or anything infused with a hefty dose of essential oils [3]. What's your aroma of choice when it comes to beauty products?
To find out a few different ways you can incorporate essences into the room help make your at-home beauty treatments [4] more enjoyable, .
- Douse your favorite essential oil on four cotton balls and place them in each corner of the room.
- Fill up your sink with warm water and mix in a few drops of essential oils as you apply your makeup — inhale and enjoy!
- Burn a scented candle to create a special and memorable meditative atmosphere.
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