It’s always a good day when Love is in the Air. In this post you will discover Love is in the Air – Essential Oil Recipes for Romance. Whether you are looking to spark the romance or intensify it, these essential oil combos will did just that for you.
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What is Considered Romance?
There are many different definitions of romance. Webster describes it as the following:
romance verb
romanced; romancing
intransitive verb
1: to exaggerate or invent detail or incident
2: to entertain romantic thoughts or ideas
transitive verb
1: to try to influence or curry favor with especially by lavishing personal attention, gifts, or flattery
2: to carry on a love affair with
Romance may mean to some the sincere gestures of a loved one, to others it may mean the love encounter. To me I think it can be best described as an overall warm feeling that we feel for the person of our interest. Romance is a wonderfully positive state of mind.
Sometimes Romance can be a Challenge
Sometimes romance can be the furthest from our minds, even though we want it. With all of life’s’ stresses and demands romance often takes a back seat. It is important to have romance in your life. Romance is one of the most crucial elements of happiness in relationships. The importance of romance in a relationship cannot be trivialized.
Sometimes we may need a little nudge to spark that romance. That is what these Essential Oil Recipes can do for you to bring what Love is in the Air has to offer.
How Essential Oils Can Help
The benefits of essential oils are vast but what is it about essential oils that can help us in the romance department? Our sense of smell is estimated to be 10,000 times more acute than any of our other senses. It is sensitive to some 10,000 chemical compounds. Once a smell is registered, scent travels faster to the brain than either sight or sound. When we inhale the scent of an essential oil, the molecules travel up the nose where they are registered by the nerves of the olfactory membranes in the nose lining. The molecules stimulate the lining of nerve cells and trigger electrical impulses to the olfactory bulb in the brain. The olfactory bulb then transmits the impulses to the amygdala – where emotional memories are stored – and to other parts of the limbic system of the brain.
The limbic system is directly connected to those parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance, this is why essential oils can have profound physiological and psychological effects. Olfactory responses to smells induce the brain to stimulate the release of hormones and neurochemicals that in turn alter the body’s physiology and behavior.
Due to their fragrance and unique molecular composition, essential oils can directly stimulate the limbic lobe and the hypothalamus. Inhalation of essential oils can be used to alleviate stress, have a positive effect on state of mind and induce a relaxed state. It can also be used to stimulate the production of hormones from the hypothalamus. This stimulation may increase production of thyroid hormones and growth hormones.
Essential Oils with Aphrodisiac Effects
My favorite essential oils that can spark romance are Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Jasmine, Neroli, Rose and Clary Sage.
- Ylang Ylang – Ylang Ylang has a rich, sweet floral aroma with hints of Jasmine and Neroli.
- Patchouli – Patchouli has an intense smell. It is has a musky and earthy scent.
- Jasmine – Jasmine is a beautiful, exotic floral scent.
- Neroli – Neroli has a sweet citrus scent. It is light scent with a hint of honey.
- Rose – Rose is a sweet floral scent of rose petals.
- Clary Sage – Clary Sage has an earthy, herbaceous, slightly floral and slightly fruity scent.
Romantic Essential Oil Blends
There are many blends of essential oils that can spark the romance. I am going to share my favorites.
Romance Blend
Of coarse I will start with my favorite one, so much so that I made it into a body wash and lotion. This a a great blend of Ylang Ylang, Patchouli and Bergamot. Not only do these products smell great and make your skin feel amazing the scent encourages the romantic state of mind. For a diffuser blend use 2 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Patchouli and 1 drop Bergamot.
I Smell Romance
I Smell Romance is a lovely scent blend. It contains Patchouli, Neroli and Sweet Orange. I Smell Romance has a musky citrusy scent. For diffusing use 2 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Neroli and 1 drop Sweet Orange.
Something in the Air Tonight
We can’t talk about Love is in the Air and Essential Oil Recipes without talking about one I call Something in the Air Tonight. This blend contains Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Sandalwood. The diffuser blend is 2 drops Ylang Ylang, 2 drops Jasmine and 2 drops Sandalwood.
Love Potion #Mine
I may have used a play on words to name this one but it’s effects are no joke. Love Potion #Mine contains Rose, Clary Sage and Neroli. The diffuser blend is 2 drops Rose, 2 drops Neroli and 1 drop Clary Sage.
Ways to Use Essential Oils to Create Romance
Since our sense of smell is so powerful there are many ways to feel the effects of essential oils.
There is the diffusing method that will fill the air with your desired scent. Diffusers come in all price ranges so it can be an economical choice.
An interactive method between partners would be to add the essential oils to a lotion or massage oil. If you are adding it to a lotion make sure the lotion is unscented. You wouldn’t want to hinder the effects of the essential oil blend.
An ultra easy method is to use Inviting Effects Natural Essential Oil Body Wash & Lotion – Romance Blend. You can shower with the wash and use the lotion after. Only your imagination can inhibit you. The scent is not overpowering and lasts.
Romance is a Wonderful Thing
Try to keep romance alive in your relationships. In a world where stress has become a constant our romances can actually save us. Sometimes the stresses may make it difficult but that is where essential oils can assist. Or maybe you need to spark the romance, essential oils can assist there too. Welcome the Inviting Effects of essential oils into your life.…
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