I never really bought into the idea of natural remedies or herbal treatments. When I inquired about the essential oils my friend was selling, it wasn’t out of concern for my well-being; I was simply drawn in by the attractive starter kit that included a diffuser with a lovely violet glow. Initially, my goal was just to freshen up my home, making it smell pleasant enough to give the illusion of cleanliness.
But as fate would have it, one oil led to another, and soon I was concocting my own hand soaps and body scrubs. I found myself applying lavender to ease back pain and using lemon drops to tackle the unpleasant odor from my front-loading washing machine. Before long, I was turning to these oils at the first sign of a sore throat and dabbing Frankincense on my face to cleanse and prevent breakouts.
Maybe you can relate, or perhaps you know someone like me. Either way, here are the signs you might have a slight obsession with essential oils:
- Your bathroom looks like an oil slick.
- Friends tease you about your love for oils.
- You brush it off without a care.
- You still smell like a candy cane from last week’s peppermint escapade.
- You find yourself saying, “There’s an oil for that,” in almost every situation.
- You attempt to conserve them but can’t resist.
- When you have a little extra cash, your first thought is, “More oils!”
- You hoard the last drops because you forgot to order a refill in time.
- Your homemade body scrub could double as a coffee sweetener.
- Your body butter might as well be a topping for toast.
- You have a circle of friends equally engrossed in oils.
- Conversations revolve around oil usage and personal experiences.
- You dream about them.
- You literally bathe in them.
- When someone doubts the efficacy of essential oils, you chuckle—clearly, they haven’t tried them.
- You cheerfully suggest oils to fix their “bad vibes.”
- You ask your waiter to remove the lemon wedge from your water while waving your lemon essential oil bottle as if it’s a wand.
- You find ways to slip oils into unrelated conversations. “Oh, I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Did you know oils are distilled to capture the essence of the plants?”
- You rub lavender oil on your child’s feet, hoping for a longer sleep.
- You do the same for yourself.
- You try to convince your partner that cypress, rosemary, and bergamot are manly scents for the homemade deodorant you crafted.
- You talk about your oils as if they were your children. “Linda, my Copaiba made our dining room table sparkle; we’re so proud!”
- Your kids eagerly line up for their daily oil application.
- You wake up thinking, “That Roman chamomile and rose blend really relaxed me.”
- You have a dedicated shelf for your carrier and essential oils.
- You guard the olive oil jealously because you need it for your face wash.
- Your non-oil friends are starting to feel uneasy.
- Your partner gently suggests you might have a problem.
- You assure them, “There’s an oil for that.”
- You find yourself Googling, “Essential oils to manage my essential oil obsession,” and notice they are all on sale.
There are far worse habits than being captivated by essential oils, such as binge-watching reality TV or shoving dirty socks into closet corners—unfortunately, no essential oil can do your laundry (trust me, I checked). I’ve toned down my usage considerably over the past year. Still, I can’t shake the thoughts about oils. I often find myself at night, invigorating my senses with Amyris oil misting from my diffuser, mesmerized by its enchanting purple glow.
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In summary, if you find yourself identifying with many of these signs, you may just be an essential oils enthusiast. It’s a journey that might start with a single bottle but can quickly evolve into a lifestyle.