Rainy Day Essentials

When you’re seeking a moment of calm, Aura Cacia Roman Chamomile (Chamæmelum nobile) Essential Oil offers a gentle, floral aroma with soft, apple-like notes. It’s a beautiful addition to quiet routines—ideal when you want to feel centered and at ease. For more intense herbal depth, German chamomile is a rich alternative often used in skin care and body-focused rituals. 

Known as King of Oils, frankincense (Boswellia sacra) has a deep, warm and woody aroma with well balanced pine-like resins. Such complexity has made it an invaluable fragrance, often relied upon in religious ceremonies to promote a calm, meditative state. Frankincense is a key ingredient in many aromatic oil blends, soaps, lotions and balms. Aura Cacia Frankincense in Jojoba Oil is a pre-diluted blend of Aura Cacia Frankincense Essential Oil and Aura Cacia Jojoba Oil — an affordable way to enjoy the restorative qualities of this exotic, precious botanical right out of the bottle. 

The warm and spicy notes of fresh ginger (Zingiber officinale) are perfect for aromatherapy, providing a sense of comfort and relaxing calm. Aura Cacia’s Ginger Essential Oil  is steam distilled from fresh ginger rhizomes, providing a refreshing citrusy aroma with woody undertones, which is more pleasing than that of ginger distilled from the dried root, while still providing the plant's vast benefits. With its rich, spicy scent, ginger essential oil is a favorite for adding warmth and depth to wellness routines. Whether diffused on a rainy afternoon or used in a relaxing body oil blend, its comforting aroma supports a sense of calm as the day winds down. 

With its soft, floral scent, lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has long been a favorite for moments of relaxation and tranquility. It’s a versatile essential oil that pairs beautifully with quiet evenings, cozy routines, or anytime you want to invite a little calm. Generally considered one of the safest oils to use for adults and children, scientific studies over the years have verified lavender’s many benefits. Our top-selling Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil is harvested annually near, or just after, the summer solstice. The flowers only bloom for about two weeks, so the harvesting and distillation is often done all day and through the night to produce this premium-quality essence of lavender. 

Once the iconic fragrance of the 60s and 70s, patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) has a uniquely rich aroma of its own that was popularized for its calming attributes. The patchouli plant is a tropical member of the mint family, but it smells nothing like most mints. It’s known for its rich and grounding aroma. Because the aroma has lasting effects, the oil is an important fixative ingredient in fine perfumes and cosmetics. Aura Cacia Patchouli Essential Oil is sourced from Southeast Asia, where small farmers grow patchouli for a steady and reliable income. Patchouli is enjoying a renewed appreciation in the U.S. for its rich, earthy character and grounding aroma. Its deep, musky scent adds a warm, comforting layer to personal care routines and atmospheric blends alike. 

Referred to as The Herb of Remembrance, the scent of rosemary is herbaceous and energizing, creating the perfect atmosphere of clarity and renewal. Whether diffused during a morning routine or blended into a DIY mist, it brings a crisp, refreshing note to your day. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is known for its strong, herbaceous pine-like aroma, with undertones of pepper and woody citrus. Given its wild growing conditions, rosemary's name is fitting — the Latin word "ros" means "dew," and "marinus "means "sea." Its silver-green, needle-like leaves are often sprayed by sea mists blowing in from the Mediterranean. Aura Cacia Rosemary Essential Oil is typically wild-harvested in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, where each section can be harvested just once every three years, in order to safeguard the environment and the farmers’ continued economic viability. The distillation units are fueled by the spent rosemary from previous distillations, which promotes sustainability.  

Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil is ideal for multiple uses throughout the home. From cleaning to air freshening, this cheerful, uplifting oil is a consistent best seller. Aura Cacia Sweet Orange Essential Oil originates in the juice-processing powerhouse of the Florida citrus region, where it’s cold pressed from the glands of the peel. The scent of sweet orange oil is often described as sweet and tangy, which can contribute to a positive mood, while also relieving muscle and mental tension, making it beneficial for both physical and mental well-being. Often described as earthy, rich, and deeply centering, vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) is a hidden gem among essential oils. Sourced from the roots of a tall grass native to India, its grounding aroma brings a sense of balance and calm to any self-care ritual. Aura Cacia Vetiver Essential Oil is sustainably produced — the roots are continually split and replanted, and sugar cane byproduct residues produce the heat for the steam distillation process. 

Often described as earthy, rich, and deeply centering, vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) is a hidden gem among essential oils. Sourced from the roots of a tall grass native to India, its grounding aroma brings a sense of balance and calm to any self-care ritual. Aura Cacia Vetiver Essential Oil is sustainably produced — the roots are continually split and replanted, and sugar cane byproduct residues produce the heat for the steam distillation process. 

With its rich, floral scent, ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) brings a sense of serenity and joy to any moment. Often used in perfumery and self-care rituals, it’s a beautiful oil to reach for when you're looking to soften the mood and slow down. Aura Cacia Ylang Ylang III Essential Oil is derived from flowers in Madagascar that are distilled immediately after they’re picked in the morning, resulting in an oil infused with an especially fresh and romantic floral aroma, intensifying its soothing capacities and reinforcing ylang ylang’s long-time associations with peace and happiness.

Discover Relaxation Set helps you explore the power of Aura Cacia pure essential oils to create a soothing, welcoming atmosphere. Includes one bottle each of relaxing lavender, balancing patchouli, refreshing sweet orange essential oils, and our calming Chill Pill blend. Also included is a learning guide with recipes, dilution information and quick-use tips — in all, more than 25 ways to relax with essential oils.  

Breathing

Bathing and Showering

A relaxing shower or bath is always a good way to de-stress. Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Foam Bath and Shower Salts are expertly blended so you can unwind and feel rejuvenated anytime. You can also add 3 to 6 drops of essential oil directly into your water, or mix the essential oil with your bath salts, milk, or honey before adding to bath water. 

Massaging

Mix the essential oil with a carrier oil like jojoba, which is readily absorbed into the skin, and use for a full body massage or wherever tension has collected. You can also simply apply this mix on your nape, temples, wrists, and soles of your feet. Use a ratio of 4 to 6 drops of essential oil per one fluid ounce of carrier oil.