Fragrance & Aromatherapy Tips

Pace yourself. Though it’s tempting to sample every pretty potion in the store, stick to 3 or 4 to prevent olfactory overload. For more information complete your Fragrance Profile.

Give your daily shower an energizing boost by adding a few drops of gentle oils such as jasmine, carrot, neroli, or chamomile to your washcloth. For more information complete your Aromatherapy Profile.

Stow it. Warm temperatures are great for kicking scents up a notch, but not so much for storing them. Keep your perfumes in a cool dark place – even the fridge – to keep them fresh. For more information complete your Fragrance Profile.

Add a few drops of your favourite essential oils to a washcloth and add it to your washer when laundering sheets and towels. You could also add 5 drops to ¼ cup of fabric softener. For more information complete your Aromatherapy Profile.

Wait for at least 10 minutes after spritzing perfume to allow fragrance to react with your chemistry. Top notes usually last about 30 minutes, middle notes become more evident after 30 minutes, base notes are heaviest and linger the longest. For more information complete your Fragrance Profile.

Aromatherapy at home: Add 2-5 drops each of 2-4 essential oils to 4 ounces of warm water and place in a new spray bottle to freshen your surroundings. Be careful around furniture, curtains, and carpets. For more information complete your Aromatherapy Profile.

All dried up? Perfume evaporates quickly from dry skin. You can choose your scent’s matching cream to help prolong fragrance or use a “carrier.” Mix fragrance with gentle unscented creams, jojoba oil, or petroleum jelly. For more information complete your Fragrance Profile.

Shake it up. Perfumes react differently as our bodies’ age. Discover your new favourite. For more information complete your Fragrance Profile.

Steep a chamomile tea bag in warm water and place over tired eyes for about 15 minutes – and voila! –eyes are naturally de-puffed. For more information complete your Aromatherapy Profile.