In Season: Essential Oils to Optimize Healing.

In our first ever explore post we covered some of the whats, hows & whys of essential oils - including the beautiful ways they can be incorporated into your lifestyle… especially your skincare! 

Now that you have an idea about the basics of essential oils, it’s time to explore the deeper connections they have with well-being & how incorporating them into your routines can specifically play a supportive role in healing.

How do essential oils have a connection to healing? Why do they feel like more than just something that smells good? & Why do we keep reaching for them as we move through different seasons of life?

To answer these, we feel it’s important to first share what context we talk about healing in, then we'll get into how essential oils can be used to naturally support that everlasting process.

Healing can look & feel different for everyone.

It may be physical, emotional, spiritual, or energetic. It can also be about feeling more centered in your day, less overwhelmed in your routine, or more in tune with what your body & mind need. It could look like creating space to slow down, or simply doing one small thing each day that brings you peace. It could look like making major changes: letting go of a relationship that no longer serves you, moving into a new space that brings you more joy, or even returning back to your true self through what might look like a reinvention. It could be working to redirect negative or deconstructive thought patterns.

It could even be as simple as taking a moment to breath & tap into your awareness.

We recognize that healing is a deeply personal & evolving experience. It is subjective, ever-shifting & shaped by the uniqueness of each individual’s life. Much like the seasons, it transforms continuously, reflecting where you are in any given moment. We encourage anyone interested in exploring healing further to begin by simply meeting yourself as you are & where ever you're at.

Essential Oils Inspiring Healing

The process of healing can be inspired by nature’s rhythm. Healing doesn’t look the same from person to person, it asks for more in some seasons & less in others. There are times when you feel energized, ready to grow & other times when rest is the only thing calling your name. Both are valid & both are necessary. 

Essential oils are one of our favorite ways to support these shifts in energy, because the truth is: they shift with you.

For example, Some oils are able to uplift, energize & awaken, while others can help ground, soothe & center. Take Sweet Orange Oil for example, an essential oil which can help to uplift your mood & calm the mind... or Rosemary Oil, an essential oil with an invigorating scent that has been found to boost focus. While on the other hand, our scent perception can pick up oils mimic of the natural earth scents & assist in grounding us & our thoughts. Think of Patchouli Oil or Cedarwood Oil, both earthy & rich smelling essential oils.

Essential oils can be a beautiful addition to whatever season of life you’re in, as incorporating them into your routines can introduce gentle, daily acts of care that nourish your skin, calm your mind & bring you back to yourself. They allow you to create moments of intentionality in your routine while still tapping into nature. That might look like a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow before bed, or massaging in a facial serum that smells like a fresh garden after rain.

SOLOH's Blooming Massage Oil

It’s also important to be clear: our products are not made to cure or treat medical conditions, but are designed to support your skin’s natural appearance & help you feel more you. Hydrated. Grounded. Glowing. Cared for. Nourished. 

We see healing with softness & flexibility. No pressure. No “one-size-fits-all” routine. Instead, we offer products that you can tune into depending on what your body, skin & spirit are asking for in your current season of life.

We create our formulations without harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, or synthetic additives because we know that nature is powerful on its own! By using only organic, plant-powered ingredients, we aim to reduce exposure to both topical & environmental toxins while aligning with a more sustainable & holistic lifestyle. In this way, essential oils fit naturally into SOLOH's vision of healing: reconnecting us to nature, to our senses, and to the wisdom of our own bodies.

Sources and read more here:

Sonoma Lavender Co. 11 Mood-Boosting Essential Oils: 'Cos You Don't Want to Feel Down Any Longer. 2024. https://www.sonomalavender.com/blogs/news/essential-oils-for-uplifting-mood 

Organic Aromas. Discover the Best Essential Oil for Grounding: Your Guide to Earthy Tranquility. 2024. https://organicaromas.com/blogs/aromatherapy-and-essential-oils/best-essential-oil-for-grounding/