The best essential oils for relaxation

Explore the best essential oils for relaxation and discover three expertly blended aromatherapy oils created to bring calm to your daily rituals.

National Relaxation Day calls for us to slow down.

Aromatherapy can transform ordinary moments into restorative rituals. Bubble baths, settling in with a book or simply relaxing at home.

Essential oils have been used for centuries in places designed for relaxation. From ancient bathing rituals to modern spas and luxury hotels.

Let’s explore which essential oils would suit your relaxation rituals.


Why are essential oils used for relaxation?

Scent molecules travel to the limbic system, the part of the brain closely linked to emotion, memory and mood. That's one of the reasons certain scents instantly remind us of a favourite place or make us feel more at ease.

Some essential oils have become especially associated with relaxation:

Bergamot: Feels citrusy, uplifting and balancing.

Cedarwood: Creates a warm, cosy and grounding atmosphere.

Frankincense: Sweet and woody, promoting feelings of peace and relaxation.

Lavender: Soft, floral and often used to aid sleep.

Ylang Ylang: A rich floral aroma, popular in luxury spas

Every essential oil can be enjoyed on it’s own.

When blended, each ingredient to complement the next, creating fragrances with greater depth and impact than a single oil can offer alone.


Three expertly blended oils for relaxation

Our Super Therapy Essential Oil blends create a more balanced and immersive aromatherapy experience.

Intentionally crafted by aromatherapists, you 'd never believe they're powered entirely by nature. Let us introduce you to three essential oil blends for relaxation:

1. Calm Super Therapy Oil

Bergamot opens the blend with a clean citrus brightness before soft lavender and warm vanilla create a comforting sense of calm. Gentle herbal notes add depth.

The perfect after-work scent when you need to transition from ‘go mode’ to relax mode.

Calm essential oil blend with ingredients

Scent notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Armoise, Ho Leaf & Vanilla

2. Tranquil Super Therapy Oil

Beautifully gentle with delicate florals, settling into soft woods and aromatic sage. The result is light, airy and beautifully balanced, creating the feeling of stepping into a peaceful spa retreat.

Best used for moments of deep relaxation such as before sleep or in the bath.

Tranquil essential oil blend with ingredients

Scent notes: Lavender, Orange, Geranium, Tangerine, Ho Wood, Sage & Cedarwood

3. Unwind Super Therapy Oil

Soft floral notes meet cedarwood with a subtle touch of pink pepper for gentle warmth. Rich yet elegant, this blend feels comforting, making it the perfect companion for slower evenings.

This scent brings the spa home. Beautifully accompanies reading time and moments of digital detox

Unwind essential oil blend with ingredients

Scent notes: Ylang Ylang , Pink Peppercorn & Cedarwood

New to aromatherapy?

Not sure where to go from here? We make aromatherapy simple, but also a deeply enjoyable and personal experience.

Simply choose a fragrance that suits the mood you'd like to create. Add a few drops to your aroma diffuser and let scent do the work!

Psst, need a diffuser? Our collection of aroma diffusers has been thoughtfully designed for every home and every style. Explore the range.



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