Top Holiday Diffuser Blends + Aromatherapy Gifts
‘Tis the season of giving & receiving!
The holiday season is here, and we have the perfect gift ideas for all the essential oil enthusiasts in your life.
At Aromahead, the team has been talking a lot about gratitude. A common theme comes up again and again in our chats: we’re all grateful to work with essential oils every day and to teach others how to use them!
There’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing a student experience a new oil they love. Their eyes light up! It’s an honor to help them learn the oil’s science, safety and uses. They hold another piece of the natural health puzzle in their hands with each essential oil they learn about.
Give the gift of growth and learning to people in your life!
If you know someone who loves essential oils,
get them an Aromahead Institute gift card!
Gift cards are redeemable for ANY of our online classes, including these super-popular courses:
Aromatherapy for Natural Living
Help someone on your list replace potentially toxic, mass-produced household products with all-natural essential oil solutions. Get tried and tested recipes for green cleaning, skincare, children’s blends, cold & flu prevention, and more.
Instead of gifting a jar of body butter that will last a season, you could give a lifetime’s worth of know-how to that special person on your list, empowering them to create their own luxurious, all-natural custom body care products using essential oils.
Aromatherapy Certification Program
For many aromatherapists, getting certified is a lifelong dream. You can help make that dream come true! Our Aromatherapy Certification Program is recognized by ALL the major aromatherapy organizations that set the standards for quality education.
You’ll also find plenty of other fun aromatherapy gifts in our shop.
Check out our Aromahead hoodies, tote bags, journals, books, kitchen scales, and more! (Gift cards are redeemable for all of these goodies as well as our classes.)
Holiday diffuser blends from the Aromahead Team
Some amazing diffuser recipes get passed around behind the scenes at Aromahead! Here are a few seasonal favorites from the team that we just had to share with you. (There’s a downloadable PDF below, so you can print these out!)
Ann - Case study instructor
Ring in the New Year!
4 drops Black Spruce Oil (Picea mariana)
2 drops Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis)
1 drop Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum)
I love the combination of conifer and citrus oils for a healthy start to the New Year. Jasmine's deep floral beauty adds a touch of peace and joy.
Wellness benefits
These three festive oils can calm your nervous system. Diffuse Ann’s blend to get in a happy, relaxed mood as you embark on new beginnings, staying open to self-love and a true appreciation for life!
Devin - Videographer
Citrus Forest
3 drops Balsam Fir Oil (Abies balsamea)
3 drops Bergamot Oil (Citrus bergamia)
2 drops Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon cablin)
Citrus & conifer oils are my favorites. Plus, sneaking in a little patchouli really rounds out this blend. I like to make it year-round but find myself coming back to it over and over again during fall & winter.
I always make sure my diffuser is clean inside and out. My diffuser is a statement piece in my living room, and I get comments on it all the time!
Wellness benefits
Devin’s blend has a citrusy conifer scent that’s rounded out with a grounding note of patchouli. Use it to get a good night’s rest, especially if someone in the house is feeling under the weather—these oils boost immunity!
Katherine - Case study instructor
Winter Sunsets
3 drops Frankincense Oil (Boswellia carterii)
2 drops Clove Bud Oil (Syzygium aromaticum/Eugenia caryophyllata)
1 drop Vetiver Oil (Vetiveria zizanoides)
A deep and spicy-sweet blend that calls to mind watching the fading colors of a winter day as I tuck into a cozy evening at home.
Wellness benefits
Katherine’s blend is super relaxing and immune boosting! Frankincense and clove bud support clear breathing and protect your respiratory health, while the hint of vetiver calms your nervous system.
Marissa - Case study & forum instructor
Joy to the World
3 drops Distilled Lime Oil (Citrus aurantifolia)
3 drops Siberian Fir Oil (Abies sibirica)
2 drops Cedarwood Oil (Juniperus virginiana)
2 drops Clove Bud Oil (Eugenia caryophyllata/Syzygium aromaticum)
The piney, spicy oils in this blend remind me of the holidays, which puts me in a joyful mood. And a twist of lime adds another burst of happiness!
Wellness benefits
Marissa’s blend is bursting with mood-boosting oils! Lime and clove bud are especially helpful for overcoming sadness and low energy, while Siberian fir and cedarwood settle a troubled, restless mind.
Michele - Case study instructor
Fresh Garlands
5 drops Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis)
3 drops Balsam Fir Oil (Abies balsamea)
3 drops Siberian Fir Oil (Abies sibirica)
I love this fresh, simple, and uplifting blend because it reminds me of hiking through the woods collecting boughs to use for making wreaths. It's a staple in my home (and my car) during the holidays and all winter long.
Wellness benefits
Along with making your home smell like a fresh evergreen forest, Michele’s gorgeous blend supports immune health and purifies your indoor air by reducing airborne germs.
Shelia - Director of team operations & case study instructor
I Love Family Gatherings
6 drops Plai Oil (Zingiber cassumunar)
5 drops Lemon Oil (Citrus limon)
4 drops Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon cablin)
This blend sets a festive, happy mood for family gatherings. It’s fresh and bright, with a warm patchouli undertone that makes it feel extra inviting.
Wellness benefits
Bright, refreshing, and comforting! Diffuse Shelia’s blend to fill your home with the sparkling energy of lemon and zesty plai with a peaceful, reassuring undertone of patchouli. This blend can also settle digestion during big holiday meals.
Get these holiday recipes in a printable PDF!
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