Why the gift of aromatherapy matters

It's also Stress Awareness Month, and the combination is the perfect opportunity to find gifts that soothe the soul and salute the special people in our lives.

Aromatherapy for Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month is all about raising awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. The Stress Management Society plays a significant part in leading the messaging around stress, and this year's theme, #LittleByLittle, is all about highlighting "the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on overall wellbeing." They write:

"We encourage you to focus on making manageable adjustments to your daily routine. While the impact of small actions on their own may seem little, the cumulative effects of these habits can end up being profound!"

One of our favourite ways to soothe stress in the spa world is with the power of aromatherapy. From spa to home relaxation, this is a little mood booster you can enjoy just about anywhere you go and to whatever extent you want.

You can find roll-on aromatherapy oils which you can use at your desk or as you go about your day, adding a little to your inside wrists and your temples to energise or calm. You can use aromatherapy candles to create a soothing atmosphere at home. Of course, aromatherapy massages at a spa of your choice are the ultimate in head-to-toe relaxation. You can even enjoy the restorative powers of a simple hand cream infused with essential oils to bring a little calm wherever and whenever.

With aromatherapy the options are endless, and it can be epitome of little actions that make a big difference.

The gift of aromatherapy

The beauty of aromatherapy is that it can be tailored to different desired outcomes. Want to feel calm and relaxed before bed? Try lavender. Want a mid-afternoon pick-me-up? Try lemon essential oil. Memory feeling sluggish? Rosemary will be your friend. They also have the added bonus of simply smelling lovely, encouraging you to breathe deep and enjoy the moment, whether it's a squeeze of scented hand cream or an hour-long spa treatment.

Spas are infused with essential oils - the treatments, often the treatment rooms, the products, and perhaps the steam room where you will often be treated to the anti-inflammatory powers of eucalyptus. When it comes to giving a wellbeing gift, aromatherapy in its myriad forms is a thoughtful, joyful, and layered present that keeps on giving.

At Spabreaks.com, our spa gift vouchers come in a variety of forms, one of which is the option to include it in one of our gift sets, created in collaboration with skincare brand, TEMPLESPA. TEMPLESPA have made a name for themselves, creating both spa products and treatments, as well as skincare products for home use, and home wellbeing including diffusers and candles. The brand was founded by wellbeing veterans, Mark and Liz Warom, and is inspired by their love of the Mediterranean, imbued with ingredients that are reminiscent of the warmth and sunshine, and made in the UK. Delicious scents are all part of the experience.

Aromatherapy gifts for every mood and moment

In addition to e-vouchers and spa gift cards in elegant boxes, Spabreaks.com spa gift vouchers are available in a choice of gift sets, which give your friends and loved ones the chance to enjoy a little wellbeing, pampering, and aromatherapy at home, whilst choosing when and where to go on their spa break. The aptly named 'Do Not Disturb Peace and Relaxation Kit', is the ultimate present, designed to create peace and quiet in your very own bubble of wellbeing. Meanwhile, the Silent Night Relaxation & Slumber Kit, is a mini relaxation set which is the perfect teaser before a spa break, an instant balm for fried nerves - perfect, perhaps, for the bride-to-be who has been busy wedding planning!

Relaxation Gift Set:

TEMPLESPA x Spabreaks.com - Do Not Disturb Peace and Relaxation Kit - £45

When life is a bit hectic and you need to press pause, when you're craving some me-time or perhaps just some well-earned peace and quiet, the Do Not Disturb Peace and Relaxation Kit is just the ticket. Each product is a feast of calming aromas, cashmere textures and botanicals borrowed from the Mediterranean garden that together help you relax, restore and repose.

The gift set includes:

• DO NOT DISTURB pillow
• QUIETUDE chill out and sleep well mist
• DRIFT AWAY relaxing bath and massage oil
• DUVET comforting body cream
• SEA-SCAPE revitalising bath salts
• REPOSE relaxing night cream

Key ingredients in the products include the aromatic powers of chamomile oil, which soothes, relaxes, and helps induce sleep; avocado oil to nourish the skin; lavender to help you relax, and vitamin E to help replenish dehydrated skin.

Mini Relaxation Set

TEMPLESPA x Spabreaks.com - Silent Night Relaxation & Slumber Kit - £25

For when you can’t sleep or you're feeling overwhelmed, the Silent Night Relaxation & Slumber Kit is the perfect on-the-go companion for busy bees, helping to reduce tension and stress, and restore equilibrium.

The gift set includes:

• AAAHHH! instant cooling balm
• QUIETUDE chill out and sleep well mist
• DRIFT AWAY relaxing bathing and massage oil
• REPOSE relaxing night cream
• IN THE STILLNESS luxury eye duvet
• TOTAL PEACE earplugs

Key ingredients in the products include fermented magnesium - a postbiotic that encourages muscles to relax; avocado oil; chamomile for rest and relaxation; vitamin E; and lavender to reduce anxiety and stress, and encourage sleep.