[New post] 7 non-toxic seasonal scents for a cosy autumn-winter home
lyndahamiltonparker posted: " Our sense of smell is such an important one. Aromas can evoke environments and experiences and remind us of people, places and times gone by. They can conjure up happy memories and enhance our wellbeing. Some can even capture the season... Get cosy wi" Only Natural
Our sense of smell is such an important one. Aromas can evoke environments and experiences and remind us of people, places and times gone by. They can conjure up happy memories and enhance our wellbeing. Some can even capture the season...
Get cosy with us as we share some of our favourite tried and tested scents not only getting us through the colder months, but actively embracing them.
In no particular order, here are some of our go-to scents of the season - all of which are non toxic and designed to enhance your autumn-winter wellness.
sOiL Organic Aromatherapy is one of our favourite brands here at Only Natural.
And one of our favourite products is Patchouli Organic Essential Oil - whose distinct (almost spicy) earthy aroma is particularly comforting in autumn and winter.
Not only is it uplifting, anti-inflammatory, and bacterial, it's incredibly sensual - perfect for date nights in.
Also a potent, regenerating skincare oil, it can be beneficial (with care) for acne, eczema, and cellulite, as well as anxiety, fatigue, and concentration.
And, as we hinted above, it can be a powerful, natural aphrodisiac.
In the words of Marvin Gaye, let's get it on. The burner that is.
This stylish candle from Bowe Organics combines slightly spicy cedarwood, with myrrh and dusky lavender - culminating in a comforting and understated scent.
We love that it's not overpowering, but grounding, calming and relaxing.
It's made with 100% ethically sourced soy wax, cotton wicks and organic essential oils, so you can cosy up and enjoy without worrying about any harmful effects.
After all, your home is your haven.
"I struggle to find candles which are fragranced with essential oils only and so I set out to create my own," says founder Diane Bowe, a freelance hairdresser.
"Personally, I can't use artificial fragrances as they give me headaches and sometimes make me feel sick.
"I worked on the essential oil blend for many weeks to create a candle which has wonderful hot throw but still smells incredible when unlit.
The candle, which is also available in pink glass, burns for around 20-24 hours and is vegan and cruelty-free.
And you can even order a refill once it's done.
Packaged in seed paper, a bit like our plantable Birthday Cards, you can plant the wrapping afterwards and it will biodegrade in the soil - finally producing wild flowers in its place. Just select the refill option at checkout.
Màzo candles are made with all-natural, vegan plant wax blends combined with sustainably sourced natural essential oils.
Each candle holds a 100% cotton wick and is packaged in recyclable materials.
Available in four different blends, each one is made from carefully balanced layers of natural essential oils infused with top, middle and base notes which evolve throughout the long, slow burn when lit.
When unlit, they act like reed diffusers and continue to emit a soft, room-filling scent.
The essential oils and biodegradable plant wax blends have been specially designed to ensure a beautiful flickering flame and an even melt with no smoke during the burn.
There's no black smoke either as the candles contain no paraffins, artificial chemicals or synthetic fragrance enhancers.
We tried the Mystic scent - a calming blend of citrus notes with bergamot and jasmine combined with soft woody oils, myrrh and tobacco, and a top note of warming patchouli.
It's perfect for autumn-winter and very stylish too.
And if you love comforting, warming scents, why stop at your home? Why not spice up your body care too?
Here are a couple of other natural products we think you'll love...
Bårk by Ånd Fragrance
Ånd Fragrance produces a range of ethically sustainable and regenerative candles and perfumes - including this one, Bårk.
Breaking boundaries with every bottle, the brand was born from the idea that smelling good and doing good can - and should - go hand in hand.
That's why the team proudly partners with the local, indigenous communities and cooperatives who grow and produce the oils and other ingredients.
From sourcing sandalwood from Aboriginal-owned trees to using vanilla direct from agroforestry projects in Madagascar, each fragrance is crafted with only the finest, most ethical ingredients.
They also highight – and actively help – different social causes.
Entirely hand-made, cruelty-free and vegan, they even feature bottle caps made from repurposed problem waste plastic to minimise their footprint.
Bårk carries the scent of Brazilian Rosewood - sweet yet delicate and woody.
It's an effortless blend of light greens combining mango, neroli and marijuana.
The result is sophisticated, warming, and earthy - an ideal perfume for everyday wear, especially during autumn and winter.
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