Shinrin-Yoku essential oil blend is inspired by shinrin-yoku (or forest bathing), the mindful practice of absorbing the calming atmosphere of natural places like the forest.
Connecting to nature for relaxation isn’t new. The practice of shinrin-yoku originated and was named in Japan in the early 1980s, popularized as a process for disconnecting from technology to relax and unwind. Decades of research and recent studies indicate being mindfully immersed in a forest likely has amazing health and well-being benefits.
This contemplative practice led to the transformative Shinrin-Yoku oil blend. Shinrin-Yoku essential oil blend is formulated with CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® essential oils rich in terpenes associated with forest bathing. Clinical research indicates diffusing terpene-rich essential oils promotes a calming environment when slowing down, focusing, and centering.
Terpenes are part of a class of important chemical compounds called phytoncides that serve as part of the tree’s defense system. These phytoncides include limonene, α-Pinene, and β-Pinene, which are often found in essential oils known for their comforting, grounding aromas.
Shinrin-Yoku essential oil blend is inspired by shinrin-yoku (or forest bathing), the mindful practice of absorbing the calming atmosphere of natural places like the forest.
Connecting to nature for relaxation isn’t new. The practice of shinrin-yoku originated and was named in Japan in the early 1980s, popularized as a process for disconnecting from technology to relax and unwind. Decades of research and recent studies indicate being mindfully immersed in a forest likely has amazing health and well-being benefits.
This contemplative practice led to the transformative Shinrin-Yoku oil blend. Shinrin-Yoku essential oil blend is formulated with CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® essential oils rich in terpenes associated with forest bathing. Clinical research indicates diffusing terpene-rich essential oils promotes a calming environment when slowing down, focusing, and centering.
Terpenes are part of a class of important chemical compounds called phytoncides that serve as part of the tree’s defense system. These phytoncides include limonene, α-Pinene, and β-Pinene, which are often found in essential oils known for their comforting, grounding aromas.
Unmistakably fresh and familiar, Lemon essential oil offers many benefits and applications. Known for its crisp, citrusy aroma, Lemon oil promotes a cheerful atmosphere with its bright aroma. A potent purifying agent, Lemon essential oil can be used throughout your home to freshen the air and most hard surfaces naturally.
Most of the lemons sourced for Lemon essential oil are from the island of Sicily. Lemons in Italy can grow to be the size of softballs, thriving in the warm climate and fertile soil.
The essential oil comes from the fruit peel. Like many other citrus oils, Lemon is a byproduct of the fresh fruit industry. Fresh lemons that can’t be sold to the fresh market because of bruising or other aesthetic deficiencies are used for juice and essential oil, which are later separated. The juice and oil provide a dual use for leftover fruit.
The Lemon oil in Shinrin-Yoku essential oil blend is steam-distilled.
Patchouli is a bushy herb from the mint family with stems reaching two to three feet in height and bearing small pink-white flowers. Known for its rich and musky sweet fragrance, patchouli oil is regularly used in the perfume industry and in scented products like laundry detergents and air fresheners.
Patchouli essential oil comes from the leaf. Fresh leaves are air-dried for several days before distillation. When dried, they shrink to a third of their original weight. After drying, the leaves are distilled for at least eight hours.
Patchouli oil provides a grounding, earthy aroma. It’s beneficial to the skin in a myriad of ways. Patchouli essential oil is often used topically to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, and minor skin imperfections. It can also promote a smooth, glowing complexion.
Magnolia trees come from the heart of Southeast Asia. It grows in warm, sun-kissed climes, flourishing best in humid, subtropical environments. Historically, it’s been a symbol of nobility and perseverance across Asian cultures.
Among many properties, magnolia leaf essential oil is known for its high linalool content.
Siberian fir trees are tall, pale conifers native to Russia and Canada. Bornyl acetate, the main chemical component of Siberian Fir oil, provides most of its benefits.
Siberian Fir essential oil provides a refreshing, woody scent known for creating a calming and relaxing aroma. Siberian Fir oil can be soothing to the skin, making it ideal for comforting massages.
Cypress essential oil is derived from tall evergreen trees native to southern Europe and western Asia. The aroma of Cyprus oil is energizing, clean, and refreshing, making it popular in spas and among massage therapists. The clean, grounding scent is also ideal for times of transition or loss.
Cypress essential oil is rich in monoterpenes, making it beneficial for oily skin and overall skin health. α-Pinene, one of the main chemical compounds and monoterpenes in Cypress oil, helps reduce the appearance of blemishes.
Cardamom is a member of the ginger family. It grows best in the shade and lives an average of seven years. It generally starts to bear fruit two to three years after planting and produces 10 to 20 cardamom seeds in each papery seedpod. It’s harvested from September through February.
Cardamom essential oil is steam-distilled from the plant’s small black seeds. Cardamom oil provides a spicy, fruity, and balsamic aroma.
Cardamom grows well in India, but the booming local spice industry often prevents it from being exported. doTERRA sources Cardamom oil from Guatemala and Honduras, which have similar climates. Cardamom is a newer crop to Honduras, offering significant additional income to banana and sugar cane farmers.
Derived from the wood of the Japanese hinoki tree, Hinoki essential oil provides a myriad of benefits and uses. According to emerging research, Hinoki is soothing to the skin. When diffused, its fresh, woody, and balsamic aroma provides a relaxing environment.
Hinoki oil is used in personal care products for its skin benefits and in perfumes for its fresh, airy scent. Additionally, Hinoki essential oil provides a soothing massage.
In Japan, the oil is frequently used in baths, and the tree itself has historical significance. Hinoki wood has been used for centuries to build shrines and temples and is still used today in the timber industry. doTERRA utilizes byproducts from the timber industry and culled trees, ensuring no part of these prized trees goes to waste.
The lavandin plant—a natural lavender hybrid—is a marvel of the botanical world. It’s cherished for its robustness and aromatic intensity. Originating from the sun-drenched landscapes of the Mediterranean, lavandin carries the legacy of its parent plants, blending the best of soothing, floral lavender notes with an invigorating, camphoraceous aroma. Historically, lavandin was part of folk solutions because of its calming and cleaning qualities, and it was often found in sachets to scent linens.
Today, Lavandin essential oil—obtained from the steam-distilled flowering tops of the plant—is celebrated for its rich, floral, and slightly more herbaceous aroma compared to Lavender essential oil. Lavandin oil is widely appreciated for its rich, herbaceous, and soothing aroma, making it a popular choice in household and personal care products.
Once called a forbidden fruit and one of the seven wonders of Barbados, grapefruit was first documented in 1750 by Welsh Reverend Griffith Hughes. The name grapefruit comes from the grape-like cluster in which the fruit grows.
Grapefruit essential oil can create an uplifting environment—ideal for motivating yourself throughout the day. The main chemical constituent of Grapefruit essential oil is limonene.
A member of the Pelargonium genus, the geranium plant is grown for its beauty and serves as a staple of the perfume industry. There are over 200 varieties of Pelargonium flowers, but only a few are used for essential oil.
Geranium oil use dates back to ancient Egypt, when Egyptians used it to beautify the skin and hair. In the Victorian era, fresh geranium leaves were placed at formal dining tables as decorative pieces and were consumed as a fresh sprig. The edible leaves and flowers are often used in desserts, cakes, jellies, and teas.
Geranium essential oil promotes the appearance of clear skin and healthy hair, making it ideal for hair- and skincare products. The aroma creates a calming, relaxing atmosphere.
Lemon Petitgrain essential oil is derived from the leaves and branches of the lemon (Citrus limon) tree instead of the bitter orange. The lemon tree has been a symbol of freshness, purity, and rejuvenation since ancient times. Lemon petitgrain oil has been traditionally employed in aromatherapy, herbal treatments, and even culinary applications to impart a zesty flavor and aroma.
Lemon Petitgrain oil offers a plethora of benefits. It’s known for its ability to uplift mood and provide a sense of calm and clarity. With its relaxing, herbaceous aroma, Lemon Petitgrain essential oil is often diffused to purify the air and deliver a refreshing aroma that invigorates the senses.
Lemon Petitgrain oil is also celebrated for its skin-cleansing benefits, making it a popular choice in skincare routines for promoting a clear, healthy complexion.
Aromatic Use: Place three to four drops of Shinrin-Yoku essential oil blend in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical Use: Dilute one drop of Shinrin-Yoku oil blend in 10 drops of carrier oil and apply to the desired area.
See additional precautions below.
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you’re pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, face, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight and UV rays for at least 12 hours after applying the product.
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