I never considered myself a proponent of natural remedies or herbal medicine. My initial interest in essential oils was purely aesthetic; I was intrigued by a diffuser with a charming purple light that came with a starter kit my cousin was selling. I had no intention of using the oils for anything beyond creating a pleasant scent in my home—I simply wanted it to smell inviting enough to give the appearance of cleanliness.
Fast forward a bit, and what began as a casual interest spiraled into a full-blown passion for creating homemade soaps and body scrubs. I found myself utilizing lavender for relief from a sore back and lemon to freshen my smelly front-loading washer. Before I realized it, I was applying oils at the first sign of a cold and incorporating Frankincense into my skincare routine, all in the name of health and wellness.
Perhaps you can relate to my journey, or maybe you know someone just like me. Either way, you might have an essential oils obsession if:
- Your bathroom resembles an oil apothecary.
- Friends and family joke about your love for oils.
- You’re unbothered by their teasing.
- You still smell like peppermint from last week’s application.
- You find yourself saying, “There’s an oil for that,” in almost every situation.
- You attempt to limit your use but fail miserably.
- The first thing on your mind when you have extra cash is buying more oils.
- You hoard the last few drops of your favorite blends because you ordered refills too late.
- You’ve accidentally sweetened your coffee with homemade body scrub.
- You’ve flavored your toast with your DIY body butter.
- You have a group of friends equally obsessed with oils.
- Conversations among your circle revolve entirely around oil usage.
- You dream about essential oils.
- You literally bathe in them.
- When someone expresses doubt about their effectiveness, you chuckle, convinced they haven’t experienced their benefits.
- You suggest there’s an oil to remedy their skepticism.
- You request your waiter remove a lemon wedge from your drink, waving your lemon essential oil in the air in disgust.
- You find ways to interject oil-related facts into unrelated conversations—“I’m sorry for your loss. Did you know essential oils are extracted in a way that preserves the plant’s fragrance? Fascinating!”
- You apply lavender oil to your child’s feet to encourage longer sleep.
- You do the same for yourself, yearning for more restful nights.
- You sell your partner on the idea that the scent of cypress, rosemary, and bergamot is rugged enough for a homemade deodorant.
- You speak about your oils as if they were your children—“Linda, did you hear? My Copaiba has made our dining table shine like never before!”
- Your kids line up each morning for their daily oil application.
- The first thought that crosses your mind upon waking is how well the Roman chamomile and rose blend relaxed you.
- You’ve dedicated an entire shelf to your collection of carrier and essential oils.
- You guard your olive oil jealously, claiming it’s essential for your face cleanser.
- Friends who don’t share your passion start to find your enthusiasm a bit peculiar.
- Your partner gently suggests you might have a problem.
- You respond with, “There’s an oil for that.”
- You search online for “essential oils for treating essential oil addiction” and discover the very oils you seek are on sale.
While there are certainly worse habits than an obsession with essential oils—like binge-watching reality shows or hiding dirty laundry away because, unfortunately, there’s no oil to do your laundry (believe me, I looked)—I admit I’ve scaled back my usage significantly over the past year. However, it’s hard to completely shake off the allure of oils once you’ve started. I often ponder this while enjoying my diffuser’s Amyris mist and gazing at that lovely purple light.
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In summary, my journey into the world of essential oils transformed from a casual interest into a thrilling obsession. While I may have toned it down a bit, the appeal of these natural remedies remains ever-present in my life.