The Aromatherapy Scents You Need to Feel Your Best

Aromatherapy refers to the therapeutic use of essential oils to help ease or treat a wide range of physical and emotional conditions. Studies have shown that smell is one of the most powerful senses, as even a slight whiff of a scent can trigger a memory. There is actually a direct link in the brain between memory and smell. Perhaps it’s the ability to conjure up a memory that people desire or the benefits they experience both physically and emotionally, but aromatherapy is one of the fastest-growing categories today. In fact, according to Grand View Research, the global essential oil market is expected to reach 13.94 billion by 2024. 

Because of the therapeutic benefits associated with essential oils, it’s only fitting that spas take advantage of the power of scent. “Many of us are trying to establish balance among all aspects of life—family, job, finances, health, relationships,” says Kerri Nau, educator and business development at Aromatherapy Associates. “Spas give us an opportunity, and more importantly, permission to unplug from it all and focus on ourselves. The way aromatherapy fits into this experience is by treating our physical bodies and emotional minds. Our individual needs change on a daily basis, so incorporating aromatherapy, which is a form of holistic healing, into spas allows us the flexibility to treat our guest's present needs.” 

In addition to playing an important part in a client’s relaxation or sensory journey, aromatherapy-based treatments can also aid in treating physical issues, such as assisting with pain management and detoxifying the lymphatic system along with skincare, according to Nick Irani, director of operations and brand development at Subtle Energies.