Harness the Power of Aromatherapy: Discover the Best Scents for Each Chakra

Do you ever feel like you need a little pick-me-up? Or maybe you're feeling a little out of balance and could use some help getting back on track? Well, we've got the perfect solution for you: aromatherapy-infused skincare! Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to improve your well-being. Each essential oil has different properties that can help with various issues. In this blog post, we'll discuss the scents we offer for our line of aromatherapy bath and body products and how to use each scent to unblock and balance your chakras to find lasting happiness.

 

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is like a magical power that can help you feel better. It's when you use special oils to make your body and mind feel better. Each oil has different powers so it can help with different problems. People use aromatherapy to get back in balance or just to give themselves a little pick-me-up! At The Love U Collective, we use aromatherapy to unblock and balance chakras which are energy centers in your body that need to be in balance for you to feel great!

 

 

What are Chakras?

Chakras are believed to be the energy centers of our bodies. Each chakra is associated with a certain color and has special powers that can help us feel better. When we focus on these chakras, we can begin to open them up and start feeling more balanced. We talk more about chakras in this blog post but here's a quick overview of each chakra and how it relates to your emotions.

Root Chakra

Color: Red

Natural Element: Earth

This chakra is associated with feeling grounded and connected. A blocked root chakra can cause feelings of fear, insecurity, and feeling disconnected from yourself and your environment. You may also experience physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, or low energy. When your root chakra is balanced, you will feel more secure and connected to the world. You will have more energy and a sense of balance. You are likely to be more grounded, relaxed, confident, and focused.

Sacral Chakra

Color: Orange

Natural Element: Water

The sacral chakra is associated with creativity, sexuality, and emotions. A blocked sacral chakra can make you feel unhappy, angry, and frustrated. It can also make it hard to make decisions or be creative. You might not enjoy activities that you used to like or have trouble connecting with other people. When your sacral chakra is balanced, you might feel more creative and passionate. You may also feel happier and more content with yourself and your relationships. You will have a better flow of energy throughout your body, which can help you make decisions more easily, be comfortable in social situations, and be open to new experiences.

Solar Plexus Chakra

Color: Yellow

Natural Element: Fire

This chakra is associated with self-confidence and power. A blocked solar plexus chakra can cause you to feel insecure, powerless and unable to make decisions. You might become frustrated or unhappy easily and have trouble connecting with other people. When your solar plexus chakra is balanced, you might feel more confident and powerful. You may also be happier and more content with yourself. You will have a better flow of energy throughout your body, which can help you make decisions more easily, be comfortable in social situations, and be open to new experiences.

Heart Chakra

Color: Green

Natural Element: Air

This chakra is associated with love and compassion. A blocked heart chakra can cause some common symptoms many of us have experienced include feeling lonely, having difficulty forgiving people, or not being able to give and receive love easily. You may also feel anxious or sad a lot of the time. A balanced heart chakra can help you feel good. It helps with things like feeling happy, having a strong connection to other people, and being able to express love and kindness. When your heart chakra is balanced, you might also be more creative and have more energy.

Throat Chakra

Color: Blue

Natural Element: Space

This chakra is associated with communication and expression. A blocked throat chakra can cause you to feel like you cannot express yourself. You might not be able to talk about what's on your mind or it may be hard for people to understand what you are saying. You may also have trouble with communication and speaking up for yourself. A balanced throat chakra can make you feel relaxed and in control of what you say. It can help you communicate your thoughts and feelings more easily. You might also be able to express yourself creatively and have a better sense of focus on what's important.

Third Eye Chakra

Color: Indigo purple/blue

Natural Element: Light

This chakra is associated with intuition and wisdom. A blocked third eye chakra can cause some common symptoms. These include headaches, feeling foggy or confused, not being able to focus and make decisions easily, feeling stuck in life and having difficulty seeing the big picture. A balanced third eye chakra can help you feel more focused and have better understanding. It can also make you more intuitive, help your memory and make it easier to think clearly. You may also have feelings of being calm, creative and open-minded.

Crown Chakra

Color: Violet/White

Natural Element: Consciousness / Pure Thought

This chakra is associated with understanding the divine connection to yourself, others, and the universe. A blocked crown chakra can cause a person to feel tired, foggy-headed, disconnected from their spirituality, and might have trouble concentrating. When it's balanced, you can feel more peaceful and relaxed. You may also have better concentration and be more creative.

 

Explore the Scents and Improve Your Mood

Now that we understand chakras and how aromatherapy works to help you find more happiness, let's explore our aromatherapy collection!

 

Comfy AF (Root Chakra)

A crisp and refreshing aroma that will bring a hint of the fresh outdoors into your daily skincare routine. This blend of herbal and floral notes creates an invigorating scent that will make you feel energized and focused. Sage and Sandalwood are two essential oils believed to help you feel grounded during times when you feel unstable and alleviate mental confusion. Sage is available in our body scrub and body oil candle.

How to use

Apply your favorite Sage product while taking deep inhales to take in the scent and let the aromatherapy work its magic. As you continue breathing, focusing on your breath, place your hand near your root chakra (or simply on your knees or thighs) and repeat the affirmation “I am” ideally placing the aromatherapy scent directly on the intended chakra.

 

Other ways to balance your chakra:

• Take a shower/bath
• Practice meditation outdoors
• Have a mini dance party (even if it's just you!)
• Practice yoga poses like tree pose, warrior I or II, garland pose or mountain

Sexy & I Know It (Sacral Chakra)

A luxurious and alluring aroma that will transport you to another world. We blend the citrusy fragrance of orange with hints of jasmine to create an exotic fragrance that will help you unleash your creativity and find your inner sensual goddess. Orange is a scent that is closely tied to the sacral chakra and is thought to help invigorate the mind and stimulate your creativity. It is thought to sharpen your concentration and elevate your cognitive function, allowing you to tap into the depths of your imagination. It's also thought to improve your mood. Noir is available in a scrub, body butter, body oil and body oil candle.

How to Use

Apply your favorite Noir product & take deep breaths as you inhale the scent and let the aromatherapy work its magic. Place your hand on your sacral chakra (just below your belly button) & take a few deep breaths focusing on the rise & fall of your belly. Continue to follow your breaths as your repeat the affirmation “I feel”.

 

Other ways to balance your chakra:

• Journaling about your emotions
• Hip opening stretches like Bound Angle, Goddess, or Triangle pose
• Eat nourishing orange foods

Get Sh*t Done (Solar Plexus Chakra)

An invigorating and uplifting aroma that will bring a burst of energy to your daily skincare routine! We blend lemongrass and lavender, two essential oils commonly connected to the solar plexus, for a zesty citrus scent that will energize you and give you the boost you need to get it done! This scent is available in our scrub, body butter, body oil and body oil candle.

How to Use:

Apply your favorite Sweet Pomelo product to your solar plexus (the area above your belly button). Begin to deepen your breath, filling your belly like a balloon. Focus on the color yellow and repeat the affirmation “I do”. Continue repeating your mantra as you begin to stretch and move your belly (i.e. deep belly breaths, standing twists, etc).

 

Other ways to balance your chakra:

• Get out in the sun! Sun bathe or simply take a walk and enjoy the weather
• Yoga poses that stimulate your stomach like Boat pose, Downward Dog, or Plank
• Wear the color yellow!

Love on the Brain (Heart Chakra)

A romantic and calming aroma that wraps you in its comforting embrace. Roses are a scent we intuitively connect with love and romance (think Mother's day and Valentine's day) which is perfect for connecting with your divine feminine energies! But for those worried about smelling like a walking garden, fear not! The sweet smell of bergamot helps to balance this blend making it light and soft. Warm Rose is available in our body butter, body oil, scrub and body oil candle.

How to Use

Apply your favorite Warm Rose product & take deep breaths as you inhale the scent and let the aromatherapy work its magic. Place your left hand on your heart & your right hand on your belly button & focus on the affirmation “I love”.

 

Other ways to balance your chakra:

• Meditation
• Yoga poses that open the heart space including backends such as Wheel pose, Camel or Cobra pose
• Start your morning, or end your day, with warm tea (don't worry - it doesn’t have to be rose)

Talk to Me Nice (Throat Chakra)

A refreshing and invigorating aroma you'll notice immediately! Peppermint is a common essential oil tied to the throat chakra because the cool menthol is thought to push through stagnant and blocked energies in the body making it difficult for those energies to remain. We put our own spin on this scent by adding a bit of lime mimicking the smell of a mojito on the rocks. Honestly, who doesn't find a little extra courage after a few drinks, right?!

How to Use:

Take a long bath or shower while taking deep inhales of the scent and focusing on the rise & fall of your belly. Once you step out, take a moment to do two lions breaths (take a deep breath, hold out your tongue, & blow your breath out of your mouth like fire) while focusing on the mantra “I speak”.

 

Other ways to balance your chakra:

• Give yourself mini-breaks throughout the day to open your throat area with relaxing neck stretches
• Yoga poses that open your throat including Cat-Cow, Bridge & Fish pose
• Repeat affirmations that encourage authenticity and open communication

Enlightened Vibes (Third Eye Chakra)

A warm and inviting aroma that will make you feel like you’re lounging in a luxurious mahogany study. This blend of notes creates an aromatic experience with sweet hints of bergamot and sandalwood that bring an air of sophistication to your skincare routine, helping you tune out any unnecessary distractions and tune in to your highest self. Mahogany is available in our body scrub and body oil candle. 

How to Use:

Apply your favorite Mahogany product while taking deep breaths to inhale the scent and let the aromatherapy work its magic. Continue focusing on your breath as you bring your right hand to your third eye and gently rub while repeating the affirmation, "I see".

Using your candle? Candle gazing is a perfect way to clear your mind and open your chakras! As the flame on the wick dances along the wick, take some deep breaths while focusing your attention on the movement of the flame. Repeat the mantra “I see” quietly or out loud.

Other ways to balance your chakra:

• Observe your thoughts and keep a daily journal to reflect on your day and your emotions
• Yoga poses that stimulate the Third Eye including Extended Childs' Pose, Lotus and Forward Bend
• Discover the benefits of a consistent meditation practice

Bow to the Crown (Crown Chakra)

A calming and soothing aroma perfect for finding blissful balance. Lavender is strongly associated with the crown chakra because of its color (remember, purple is a color associated with this chakra) and because of its calming & relaxing properties. Use our Honey Lavender blend to find complete relaxation and put you in the perfect vibration to align with your higher self. Find Honey Lavender in our scrub and body butter.

How to Use

Apply your favorite Honey Lavender product & take deep breaths as you inhale the scent and let the aromatherapy work its magic.

If available, go outside and take a few moments to walk in and observe nature. Pay careful attention to the things you see, the sounds you hear and the scents you smell while focusing on the affirmation, "I understand". Not able to go outside? Find a window and look out into nature instead!

Other ways to balance your chakra:

• Candle gazing
• Yoga poses that stimulate your crown including Headstand, Corpse pose or Tree pose
• Spend more time in nature. You might consider an outdoor meditation practice or simply taking walks to observe your senses

So give our aromatherapy collection a try and tap into your full potential! Let us know which chakra you're focusing on in the comments!