What comes to your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? Maybe it’s the earthy smell of fresh flowers. Maybe it’s the sweet smell of candy. Or maybe it’s something completely different. Now imagine putting that feeling into a scent. In this blog, I share my favorite Valentine’s Day inspired essential oil diffuser blends.
Using Essential Oils
For centuries, cultures worldwide have utilized aromatherapy. Using the power of plants is a natural way to support different systems of the human body. If you’re new to using essential oils, click here for a more in-depth explanation of what they are and how to use them.
Essential Oils vs. Candls
The harsh truth is most candles are toxic. They contain ingredients like paraffin wax (a petroleum waste product). When lit, carcinogens like benzene, toluene, and others release into the air. These are the same chemicals that are found in diesel fuel flames and can be as dangerous as second-hand smoke. The wick’s are often made of heavy metals like lead. And then there’s fragrance– further adding to the chemical cocktail. Even candles that claim to be “natural” or “eco-friendly” can greenwash consumers into thinking these products are safe.
Purchasing essential oils can be more cost-effective compared to candles. For example, an average pumpkin candle costs $28 and lasts about 70 hours. Add five drops of thieves ($.70) and five drops of orange ($.22) into a diffuser. For 70 hours of diffusing, it would cost $10.73. Along with smelling incredible, essential oils support overall wellness and provide many benefits.
Diffuser Blends for Valentine's Day
These sweet and sensual diffuser blends are perfect for diffusing in Februrary in anticipation for Valentine’s Day (or anytime you find yourself craving yummy Valentine’s Day vibes).
His and Hers
- 6 drops of Idaho blue spruce
- 3 drops of geranium
Be Mine
- 4 drops of sensation
- 6 drops of tangerine
Love Potion
- 3 drops of Idaho blue spruce
- 2 drops of clary sage
- 2 drops of grapefruit
Candy Hearts
- 4 drops of wintergreen
- 4 drops of orange
Love is in the Air
- 4 drops of ylang ylang
- 3 drops of bergamot
- 3 drops of orange
XOXO
- 2 drops of jasmine
- 4 drops of vanilla
- 2 drops of cedarwood
Let's Stay in Bed
- 2 drops of cedarwood
- 3 drops of northern lights black spruce
- 4 drops of sensation
Love Birds
- 3 drops of ylang ylang
- 3 drops of jasmine
- 3 drops of goldenrod
Cupid Shuffle
- 3 drops of lime
- 3 drops of patch
- 2 drops of ylang ylang
Burning Love
- 3 drops of cinnamon
- 2 drops of ylang ylang
- 2 drops of ginger
Love Spell
- 3 drops of frank
- 2 drops of cinnamon
- 1 drop of sandalwood
- 1 drop of myrrh
Sweetie Pie
- 3 drops of lemon myrtle
- 2 drops of spearmint
- 1 drop of citrus fresh
Cupid's Arrow
- 2 drops of patchoulli
- 2 drops of ylang ylang
- 1 drops of lemon
Love Potion
- 3 drops of juniper
- 2 drops of clary sage
- 1 drops of grapefruit
Oh La La
- 4 drops of jasmine
- 4 drops of tangerine
- 4 drops of cinnamon
Fresh Bouquet
- 3 drops of geranium
- 2 drops of lavender
- 1 drop of idaho blue spruce
- 1 drop of orange
Love Notes
- 4 drops of geranium
- 2 drops of citrus fresh
Heartthrob
- 3 drops of joy
- 2 drops of bergamot
- 2 drops of lime
Blossoming Love
- 3 drops of clary sage
- 3 drops of lemon myrtle
- 2 drops of jasmine
Dinner by Candlelight
- 3 drops of geranium
- 3 drops of cedarwood
- 2 drops of patchouli
- 2 drops of orange
Valentines Day
- 3 drops of rose
- 1 drops of vanilla
- 2 drops of jasmine
Lover
- 3 drops of sensation
- 3 drops of vanilla
- 1 drop of jasmine
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I first began my yoga journey by attending studio classes in my pre-teen years. What began as a physical practice, quickly evolved into something much deeper. Arriving on my yoga mat kept me grounded through the different phases of my life. I continued attending yoga classes at various studios and gyms over the following 15 years and maintained a personal practice. With a life-long love for yoga and appreciation for the role it played in my own healing, I completed my YTT on the beautiful, big island of Hawaii.
