A Daily Aromatherapy Routine, From Morning to Night
A daily aromatherapy routine can be as simple as three scents: something citrus to wake you up, something herbal to refocus at midday and lavender to wind down at night. You don't need to change your whole routine. All it takes is a few minutes and the right scent at the right time.
Natural scents can help you feel more focused, calm and balanced. Here's a practical way to use Forest Soul's mists throughout the day, based on what research says about how scent affects mood and sleep.
Morning: lift your mood and energy
When you wake up, your body and mind need a nudge to get going. Several studies suggest citrus scents like orange and bergamot may help ease anxiety and lift your mood.
Bendita Alegría is the mist for that first moment of the day. Spray it around your room or on your clothes, close your eyes and breathe in for a few seconds. Its fresh citrus notes help clear your head and give you a positive start.
When to use it:
- As soon as you wake up
- Before a workout, before work or before you start your day
What it's good for:
- A more positive mood
- Energy and a clearer head
Midday: take a pause and reset
As the day goes on, it's normal to feel overwhelmed or distracted. Several studies suggest herbal and woody scents can help you concentrate and feel less stressed.
Conexión is a mist with rosemary, eucalyptus and cedar that helps clear your mind without overstimulating it. It's ideal for a five-minute break when you need to recharge in the afternoon slump.
When to use it:
- On your lunch break
- Before an important meeting
What it's good for:
- A clearer mind
- Getting your focus back
Night: help your body relax
At bedtime, it helps to send your body a signal that it's time to slow down. Lavender, one of the main ingredients in the Sueño Profundo mist, has been widely studied for its calming effect. Some research suggests it may lower cortisol (the stress hormone) and improve sleep quality.
Use the mist about 20 minutes before bed. Spray it on your pillow, over your bed or into the air. Even better if you pair it with slow breathing or some quiet reading.
When to use it:
- Before you go to sleep
What it's good for:
- A calmer mind
- Deeper sleep
Whenever you use a mist, try the 4x4x4 method: breathe in for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds and repeat 4 times.
A gift that brings calm
If you're looking for a gift that's useful, a little different and full of feeling, these mists are a lovely way to give someone some calm. Put all three together as a kit and add a personal note for someone you love.
Three steps, three scents: one to start the day with energy, one to stay focused and one to end the day in calm.
Explore our scent and self-care gifts and find the right one for your time of day.