trigger an emotional response
1. Sense of Smell
How Does Aromatherapy Work?
Discover how aromatherapy works to enhance daily wellbeing through your sense of smell and absorption of essential oils through your skin.
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Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to enhance wellbeing, which is why each formula contains a potent concentration of carefully blended essential oils. It works by stimulating the body’s olfactory system, sending signals to the limbic system, the part of the brain linked to emotions, memory and mood.
When inhaled or absorbed through the skin, essential oils can influence how we feel, helping to promote relaxation, energy or balance. Used for centuries, aromatherapy offers a gentle and sensory way to support everyday wellbeing.
When you inhale essential oils, aromatic molecules travel through the nose and interact with specialised olfactory cells within the olfactory system. These cells detect scent and send signals directly to the brain, particularly to the limbic system, which is closely linked to emotions, memory and mood.
This direct pathway is what makes scent such a powerful sensory experience. As these signals are processed, they can also influence the release of certain neurotransmitters associated with how we feel. This is why some essential oils are often used to encourage relaxation, while others may help to uplift or restore focus, depending on their composition and how they are experienced.
Inhalation remains one of the most effective ways to experience aromatherapy, whether through a diffuser, a bath or simply taking a moment to pause and breathe in a carefully crafted blend.
ABSORPTION THROUGH THE NOSE
2. Inhalation
Through inhalation of essential oils, they are absorbed inside the body within the respiratory system.
The antibacterial and antiviral properties can make them ideal for maintaining a healthy respiratory system.
And the scent may also help to relieve symptoms of seasonal sniffles and allergies.
Diffusion of Essential Oils
This is the purest method of inhaling the exquisite aromas of our Pure Essential Oil Blends.
Enhance your emotional wellbeing by diffusing the bottles through our waterless diffuser The Atomiser or multi-award-winning Atomiser Connect.
Spritz our Sleep Mist
This mist packs a punch with just a few spritz of a herbal, woody and earthy scent, formulated with our bestselling Deep Relax essential oil blend.
This can be applied to your clothes, bed linen and pillows for you to deeply inhale and drift off to undisturbed sleep.
Light a Candle
Bring a glow to your heart and home.
Formulated with two 10ml bottles of pure essential oil blends within the vegan wax, expect an unparalleled scent-throw of nature's botanical aromas for up to 40 hours per candle.
Swipe our Roller Balls
Experience the wellbeing benefits of aromatherapy even when you're on-the-go.
Swipe our Roller Balls over pulse points for a scent refresh, and inhale the fragrance to boost your mood anywhere, any time.
absorption through the skin
3. Application on the body
Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin when applied during massage or bathing. Due to their naturally lipophilic properties, meaning they are oil-soluble, the molecules in essential oils are small enough to penetrate the skin’s surface.
They travel through the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin, and into the dermis, a deeper layer where blood vessels are present. From here, small amounts of essential oil molecules can enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body.
Many essential oils are recognised for their naturally occurring properties, including antibacterial, antioxidant and soothing characteristics. They are often used in skincare to help support the skin’s natural balance and to protect against environmental stressors, contributing to a healthier-looking complexion.
Most essential oil components are processed by the body and leave within hours, primarily through the kidneys, although their sensory and skin-conditioning effects may be experienced for longer.
Spa Treatment
Located in 225 spas around the world, our treatments and facials deliver rejuvenating benefits of aromatherapy through carefully designed massages by our specialist therapists, applying our essential oil infused products all over your body.
Bath & Body Care
All our bath and body products are formulated with a well-balanced ratio of essential oils to nourish and support your skin.
Whether it's an unwinding soak with our Bath & Shower Oils, or a layering Body Care ritual, we provide multiple methods for essential oils to be absorbed on your body.
Skincare
In skincare products, by penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin, essential oils can optimise the cellular renewal process, enhancing blood circulation and addressing problems such as acne, eczema and aging skin.
