Need something a little more intense than lavender to help you relax? L'Occitane's new Lavender CBD collection might help. "Put self-care at the top of your new year's resolutions with our Lavender CBD collection. The expertly blended body care formula of CBD Isolate derived from hemp, with Provençal lavender, provides calm and relaxation when you need it most." Shown in the limited edition Relaxing Bi-Phase Body Milk ("Enriched with the relaxing aromatherapy benefits of AOP Lavender and CBD essential oils, this body milk spray offers double benefits: it intensely moisturises and helps to soothe the skin. The initial milk emulsion provides instant moisture while the aquatic phase provides a soothing and comforting sensation"), €29 for 250 ml at L'Occitane in Ireland.
Mood mapping
Of course, Happy proved all the skeptics wrong, becoming a huge success that remains a cult favorite to this day. Its enduring legacy might have something to do with the fact that it was the first perfume created with “mood mapping,” a technique originally developed by taste and scent manufacturer International Flavors & Fragrances that identifies how different aromas affect our emotions. Clinique’s iconic citrus-floral blend doesn’t just smell vibrant—it’s engineered to make you feel vibrant whenever you get a whiff.
— Read more in The Power of Mood-Enhancing Scents at Oprah Daily.
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I am indeed tired enough that this looks really appealing: Sleep Body Oil Mist, from From J.R. Watkins. "The SLEEP Body Oil Mist by J.R. Watkins is a hydrating body oil that leaves your skin moisturized, soft, and glowing with every use. Infused with floral monoi (A.K.A. gardenia) and musky sandalwood for a relaxing and calming aroma and skin-nourishing ingredients." $15 for 142 ml at Ulta.
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From Neal's Yard, the Dreamy Nights Sleep Duo, with 8 ml Pillow Mist ("...our award-winning bedtime mist, proven to improve your sleep from the first night. The tranquil blend of organic lavender, vetiver and mandarin essential oils promote a sense of calm for a peaceful night") and 9 ml Remedies to Roll Relaxation ("The comforting blend of lavender, bergamot and frankincense soothes body and mind while helping you to unwind"). $13.80 at Lookfantastic.
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Back-to-school stress? Here's Bodha's Aromatherapy Eye-Pillow, with a washable linen cover available in 5 colors: "Breathe in the relaxing scent of lavender & chamomile flowers while gently engaging acupressure points to soften the delicate muscles around your eyes. The perfect complement to your beauty, meditation or sleep ritual. Made from soft washed linen and filled with our custom blend of lavender flowers, chamomile flowers & organic oat groats." Shown in blush linen, $48 at Bodha (or for $60, you can get a cashmere cover, or for less, you can still get the pretty ElizabethW eye pillows, although the price has gone up to $30).