More down time at home means more time for self care, and of course for making good use of our “home spas”. If you’re like me, you’re using some of this extra time to take baths, relax and zen out!  During this quarantine, I’m excited to share this essential oil brand with you called Lotus Aroma. The brand began by importing formulas based on plant extract and high quality pure essential oils, mainly from France. But after that the rich landscapes of Quebec’s Saint-Joseph-du-Lac encouraged its founders to create their own products using artisanal methods. Lotus Aroma is proud to be Canadian, 100% vegan, GMO-Free, and gluten-free.

Lotus Aroma offers its customers over 45 products for the face, body and home. I had a chance to recently try the Peppermint and Eucalyptus Globulus Bath and Body Wash and the Mandarin Velvet Body Lotion. I loved both and they complimented each other so well! The bath and body wash has around 52 uses per bottle and is a water-free formula, so you can rest assured you’re getting the concentrated stuff! It smells fabulous, is recommended for sensitive skin (like mine), and I’m pleased to say it left no residue on the bathtub surface.

Who doesn’t love a bubble bath? This is now a little pastime I very much look forward to! I poured one cap full into a running bath to get those luxurious bubbles growing before soaking in the aroma filled tub with my book. This is the perfect addition to your daily time out whether you’re taking moments to meditate, reflect or just to rest your eyes from your cell phone and computer. Again, the scent is truly amazing and uplifting. It’s funny how a pleasant scent can really change your mood in an instant. I wish I could buy them all to sample! The velvet body lotion is a perfect final touch. It’s moisturizing, nourishing and amplifies that post bath freshness with a sweet scent.

One thing I learned while looking into this brand is that essential oils are sometimes subject to adulteration.  I had never heard of this term before. Adulteration is when other substances are added to oils to increase their volume or change the scent, which is really quite contrary to how nature intended. Thankfully Lotus Aroma tests all its essential oils and guarantees they are 100% pure and natural. You can check out other high quality products by Lotus Aroma at their shop on Amazon.

Lotus Aroma product shot

Photo credit: www.lotusaroma.com

Keep safe everyone, enjoy your ‘me time’ and don’t forget to buy locally online!