In recent years, essential oils have gained significant attention, often touted for their potential health benefits and aromatic qualities. Initially, I was indifferent to natural remedies, but a simple purchase of an essential oil starter kit with a charming diffuser sparked my journey into this aromatic world. What began as a desire to freshen my home transformed into a full-fledged passion for creating homemade products using these oils.
This transformation may sound familiar to you or someone you know. Here are 30 signs that suggest you might have a penchant for essential oils:
- Your bathroom resembles an apothecary with bottles everywhere.
- Friends and family poke fun at your oil obsession.
- You laugh it off and carry on.
- The lingering scent of peppermint from last week still clings to you.
- You often proclaim, “There’s an oil for that!” for every situation.
- Despite attempts to conserve them, you find yourself using them liberally.
- When you have spare cash, oils are your first thought.
- You hoard the final drops of your favorite oils until the next order arrives.
- Your homemade body scrub doubles as a coffee sweetener.
- You use your body butter as a toast topping.
- You’ve formed a community of friends who share your oil enthusiasm.
- Conversations revolve around the latest oil uses and recipes.
- You even dream about these oils.
- You indulge in baths infused with essential oils.
- When skeptics dismiss their effects, you chuckle, convinced they simply haven’t tried them.
- You suggest oils to cure their “bad vibes.”
- You’re horrified when a waiter serves your drink with a lemon wedge, waving your oil bottle at him in disdain.
- You find ways to slip oils into unrelated discussions, even during sensitive moments.
- You apply lavender oil to your child’s feet in hopes of extending their sleep.
- You do the same for yourself, seeking longer rest.
- You try to convince your partner that your masculine blend of cypress, rosemary, and bergamot is ideal for his homemade deodorant.
- You speak of your oils as if they’re family members, sharing their accomplishments with pride.
- Your children eagerly line up for their daily oil application.
- Mornings begin with thoughts of how a certain oil blend helped you relax.
- You have a dedicated shelf for your essential and carrier oils.
- Olive oil is off-limits for cooking because it’s reserved for your face cleanser.
- Friends who don’t use oils begin to view you with suspicion.
- Your partner expresses concern about your oil obsession.
- You reassure them, “There’s an oil for that.”
- You search online for solutions to your essential oil “addiction” and discover many oils are on sale.
While being an essential oil enthusiast may seem trivial compared to other habits, it can be just as consuming. I’ve scaled back my use over the past year, but the allure remains strong. Once you dive into the world of essential oils, it’s challenging to step back. Often, I find myself reflecting on this journey at night, inhaling the comforting aroma of Amyris oil from my diffuser, captivated by its soft, purple glow.
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In summary, the path to becoming an essential oils enthusiast can be both delightful and overwhelming. If you recognize several of these signs in yourself or a loved one, you may indeed be part of this aromatic community.