Aromatherapy is the practice of using pure essential oils (the highly concentrated extracts from plants, herbs and flowers) in skin and health care. The healing properties of these botanicals produce a wide variety of beneficial effects in health and beauty applications.

An essential oil's effectiveness is due to its unique molecular structure and its ability to penetrate the skin. When inhaled (from candles and oils), a true essential oil travels to the olfactory bulb (nose) and is then transmitted to the limbic system, the part of the brain that controls memory and emotional response. The subtle effects of essential oils can produce changes in relaxation, stimulation, and skin condition.