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Is your home a place where the very air blows away your worries, infusing the entire home with a calming, invigorating atmosphere? Entering a home filled with soothing fragrances can instantly relax and refresh you. There’s nothing quite like coming home to a place that smells good and has a soothing effect. Essential oils can ease stress, refresh the mood, and transform your living space into a tranquil sanctuary (Image: Canva)
According to Amita Agrawal, Director of Perfumes at Mysore Deep Perfumery House (MDPH) and Zed Black, certain oils have a calming effect and can rejuvenate the senses with their unique scent. “Using essential oils not only adds ambiance with a soothing scent, but also creates a healthier, more inviting environment. Whether you’re looking to relax or embrace the charm of nature, essential oils can help create the perfect ambiance in any room of your home,” she adds. Agrawal recommends these seven essential oils to brighten your home and soothe the mind (Image: Canva)
Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil is known for its powerful antiseptic properties. Its clean, medicinal scent makes it ideal for disinfecting and deodorizing spaces like bathrooms and laundry rooms. Diffusing tea tree oil purifies the air and reduces airborne pathogens (Image: Canva)
peppermint: Peppermint oil’s strong scent acts as a natural insect repellent, repelling pests like ants, mosquitoes, and spiders. You can use it in a homemade spray or diffuse it to keep unwanted bugs away from your home (Image: Canva)
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Bergamot/Orange Essential Oil: Light citrus perfumes with floral notes are said to have soothing properties and are often used in aromatherapy to lift the mood and relieve stress. Bright citrus scents brighten up any room; perfect for lifting the mood and creating a joyful atmosphere. Using these oils in living and dining areas and using a reed diffuser to provide a constant, subtle scent is perfect for smaller spaces like bathrooms and closets (Image: Canva)
lavender: Lavender is known for its calming and relaxing effects. Its sweet, floral scent helps reduce stress and anxiety, making it perfect for bedrooms and relaxation areas. Adding lavender oil to a reed diffuser at night creates a calming atmosphere conducive to restful sleep. Simply place a reed diffuser in your bedroom to release a sustained, relaxing scent that will soothe your mind and improve the quality of your sleep (Image: Canva)
Rosemary: Rosemary essential oil has an herbal, slightly woody scent that promotes mental clarity and focus. It’s perfect for a home office or study room. Rosemary also improves memory and cognitive performance, making it perfect for a highly productive environment (Image: Canva)
Rose Essential Oil: Rose essential oil is prized for its exquisite floral scent and powerful therapeutic properties. Known for its mood-boosting and stress-reducing properties, rose oil is often used in aromatherapy to enhance a sense of emotional well-being. Additionally, its romantic, luxurious scent is popular for enhancing the ambiance of living spaces and personal care products. (Image: Canva)
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Lemongrass: Lemongrass essential oil has an invigorating scent that’s perfect for creating a vibrant, cozy atmosphere in your home. Lemongrass oil also has powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it a great natural cleaning solution. Diffusing lemongrass oil can neutralize bad odors and purify the air, making it perfect for the kitchen or bathroom. Plus, its refreshing scent can lift your mood, reduce stress, and bring a sense of well-being to your entire living space. (Image: Canva)
