Aromatherapy Gift Baskets

Aromatherapy gift baskets are a great gift for women on special occasions. You can buy these gifts already prepared at stores like Bath & Body Works, or you can create your own gift basket.

If you are looking to purchase a prepared aromatherapy gift basket, Bath & Body Works has several selections. One intriguing and amorous option is the Get Romantic gift set, which comes in a black currant vanilla scent. Your significant other will be thrilled to see what the set includes - a "8 oz. Luxury Bath, 4 oz. Body Lotion, 4 oz. Pillow Mist and a sisal sponge." At the time of this writing, this product sells for only $30 on their online website.

Creating and assembling your own aromatherapy gift basket shows a bit more thought and care when to a friend or significant other. You should include a variety of scented, essential oil-infused products. You may want to add a fragrant oil, like lemon oil, to the mix. Lemon oil works great in combination with other more medicinal smelling oils, like eucalyptus. You can make your own lemon oil to be used in an aromatherapy recipe by either extracting the lemon oil directly from the peel of a lemon (which takes numerous lemons and heavy pressing machinery) or by filling a small bottle with lemon zest and pouring olive oil all over it. After placing a tight lid on top of the jar, simply place the jar in front of a window for a few days, shaking the jar periodically. Finally, simply strain the lemon zest and bottle the remaining oil in a new jar.

Other things you might want to include in an aromatherapy gift basket are lotion infused with your own supply of essential oils (blackberry and vanilla oil is one recommendation), or you could even try making your own aromatherapy belt. Aromatherapy wraps and belts can aide in relieving muscle pain and can soften the pain of physical injuries. They are versatile because they can be microwaved or placed in the fridge or freezer.