It had been one of those days. The kind where the to-do list seemed endless, and every phone call or email brought more demands than solutions. By mid-afternoon, Emma felt the weight of the day pressing down on her chest, her thoughts racing, her energy waning. She paused for a moment, her hand hovering over her desk, and remembered the small amber bottle she’d tucked away in her drawer—her Lunar Radiance Citrus Toning Elixir.
With a deep breath, Emma unscrewed the cap and spritzed the toner lightly into the air, letting the mist settle around her. The room filled with the soft, uplifting aroma of sweet orange and neroli, its bright yet soothing notes cutting through the fog of her mind. She closed her eyes and took a long inhale, the scent grounding her in the present. For the first time that day, she felt her shoulders drop, the tension slowly ebbing away.
Aromatherapy, she thought, really is magic.
The Science of Scent
Emma’s experience wasn’t just in her head—it was in her biology. Scents like sweet orange and neroli work with the limbic system, the part of the brain that controls emotions and memory. Sweet orange, known for its energising and mood-boosting properties, helps to lift the spirit, while neroli soothes the mind and reduces stress.
This isn’t a new discovery. For centuries, people across cultures have used the power of scent to promote relaxation, mental clarity, and even healing. From ancient Egyptian incense rituals to the lavender-filled pillows of Victorian England, aromatherapy has always been a trusted ally in times of overwhelm.
Small Moments of Calm in a Busy World
Emma smiled as the lingering scent of neroli and orange brought her back to herself. The mist didn’t fix her inbox or make the clock stop ticking, but it gave her something just as powerful—a moment of pause, a chance to reset.
She realised she didn’t have to wait for holidays or weekends to feel calm. Instead, she could create small moments of tranquillity throughout her day. A spritz of toner. A cup of herbal tea. A few seconds to breathe in the soothing scents she loved.
How to Bring Aromatherapy into Your Life
Like Emma, you can use aromatherapy to find balance and clarity, even during your busiest days. Here are some simple ways to incorporate it into your routine:
Start Your Day with a Fresh Mind
Use an energising toner or facial mist, like our Lunar Radiance Citrus Toning Elixir, during your morning skincare routine. The citrus scent can help wake you up and set a positive tone for the day.
Midday Recharges
When stress creeps in, pause for a moment. Spritz a calming mist into the air or onto your skin, and take a few deep breaths to refocus.
Evening Unwind
Incorporate soothing essential oils into your evening routine. Neroli and sweet orange are perfect for helping you relax and transition into a restful night.
Personal Spaces
Keep a small bottle of mist at your desk, in your handbag, or on your bedside table. These little bursts of scent can serve as your anchor during a hectic day.
Finding Your Calm
At Luna Selene, we believe in the power of scent to transform a moment, a mood, even a mindset. The Lunar Radiance Citrus Toning Elixir isn’t just a skincare product—it’s a tool for mindfulness, a reminder to pause and breathe amidst the chaos.
Emma found her moment of calm in the middle of a stressful day. You can too. So, take a breath, let the scent envelop you, and remember: the power to find clarity and relaxation is already within you—it’s just waiting to be unlocked.
How will you use aromatherapy to create your moments of calm today?
