At any gift-giving occasion (Christmas, birthdays, etc.), it is always appreciated when receiving a personalized creation that says you care. And people - especially women - enjoy facial care products, gifts that improve the skin, beautifully scented items, and others. So how about a gift basket filled with oils and herbs that are soothing to the mind and body?

Aromatherapy gift baskets are a fantastic show of love for two reason - you can make it yourself, and it also says that you’re thinking about the health and well-being of the gift recipient.

For some great ideas of items you can put into your aromatherapy gift, keep reading.

Homemade Aromatherapy Bath Blend

An herbal bath provides the benefits of aromatherapy with the therapeutic and relaxing reward of a long time of refreshment in the tub.

You can create your own herbal aromatherapy bath blends by combining dried herbs like - dried parsley or dried mint - and wrapping them in muslin. Tie the ends up with string and include instructions (drop in the bath).

Aromatherapy Oils

Aromatherapy or essential oils are basically the pure, natural essence of a plant or herb. The majority of true aromatherapy focuses on breathing in the scent of these oils.

The idea is that the smell will not only trigger a psychological effect in the brain but also a physiological one in the body. For example, the aroma of ginger zest may invigorate you, while the scent of mint can soothe you or help an upset stomach.

Instruction Book

Stacks of aromatherapy oils and herbal bath sachets won’t be of much use if someone doesn’t know how best to use them. To avoid this problem, tuck an introduction to aromatherapy booklet into your aromatherapy gift baskets. That way, your gift recipient will be able to look up each plant and herb to learn about their benefits.

Candles and Incense

An aromatherapy gift bag or basket wouldn’t be complete without a few scented candles and incense sticks. They not only fill your home with beautiful scents, but those same scents work to relax you, fight fatigue and make you feel great. So, fill out those gift baskets with some great scented candles or an incense set that includes all your favorite scent-pleasing aromas.

For an extra touch, try making your own aromatherapy scented candles. Start with a sheet of plain beeswax, the kind sold for candle making. Spray the sheet lightly with a blend of water and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Once the scent has seeped into the wax, roll your candle over the wick.

Homemade Herbal Cream

Add a really personal touch to your aromatherapy gift baskets with a homemade aromatherapy hand cream. To make your own, customized blend, simply mix together 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of lecithin, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 ¼ cup of your favorite oil (almond oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil, etc) in a blender.

Orange oil is a great choice as it is chock full of antioxidants and helps to rejuvenate the skin and prevent wrinkles.

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