I was never the type to embrace holistic remedies or natural treatments. Initially, my interest in essential oils was purely aesthetic; I was drawn in by a cousin’s offer of a starter kit that included a lovely diffuser with an enchanting purple glow. My aim? To simply mask odors and create a pleasant atmosphere in my home.
However, that one oil led to another, and before I knew it, I was crafting homemade body scrubs and hand soaps. I discovered the soothing effects of lavender for back pain and the refreshing properties of lemon drops for my musty washing machine. Soon, I was dabbing oils on my throat to combat colds and using Frankincense for skincare—who knew this hobby would evolve so quickly?
If you relate to any of the following, it might be time to admit you have a bit of an essential oils obsession:
- Your bathroom resembles an oil shop.
- Friends tease you about your oil habit.
- You couldn’t care less about their opinions.
- You still smell like peppermint from last week’s application.
- You find yourself saying, “There’s an oil for that” far too often.
- You attempt to conserve your oils, but it never works out.
- When you have spare cash, your first thought is to buy more oils.
- You’re hoarding the final drops because you forgot to reorder.
- Your homemade body scrub could double as a coffee sweetener.
- Your body butter is versatile enough to spread on toast.
- You belong to a community of fellow oil enthusiasts.
- Conversations revolve around how you’re using oils at the moment.
- They even pop up in your dreams.
- You practically bathe in them—literally.
- You chuckle when someone doubts the efficacy of essential oils.
- You suggest an oil for their bad mood.
- You disgustedly ask a server to remove the lemon from your water, brandishing your lemon essential oil instead.
- You find creative ways to incorporate oils into unrelated discussions (“I’m so sorry about your loss. Did you know essential oils are distilled to capture the plant’s essence?”).
- You apply lavender oil on your child’s feet for a better night’s sleep.
- You do the same for your own rest.
- You convince your partner that your homemade deodorant has a rugged scent thanks to cypress, rosemary, and bergamot.
- You talk about your oils as if they were your children (“Linda, my Copaiba really made the dining table shine!”).
- Your kids eagerly line up for their daily oil application.
- The first thought upon waking is how the Roman chamomile and rose blend helped you unwind.
- You boast an impressive shelf dedicated to your oils.
- You guard your olive oil for face cleanser, not allowing your partner to use it.
- Your non-oil friends seem uncomfortable around you.
- Your partner suggests you might have an issue.
- You respond, “There’s an oil for that.”
- You search online for “Essential oils to curb your essential oil obsession,” only to find they’re on sale.
There are certainly worse habits than being enthusiastic about essential oils, like binge-watching shows or hiding laundry. I’ve toned down my usage over the past year, but I’m not convinced you can ever fully step away from oils once you start. Late at night, I often find myself misting Amyris oil from my diffuser, mesmerized by its soothing purple light.
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