Let’s face it: I’ve never been one to jump on the natural medicine bandwagon. My curiosity about essential oils started when I noticed my cousin selling them—not because I was concerned about my health, but because I wanted that stylish diffuser with the alluring purple glow. Little did I know, I was about to embark on a slippery slope from casual user to full-fledged essential oil enthusiast.
At first, I just used them to freshen up my home, but soon I was whipping up homemade body scrubs and hand soaps. I found myself applying lavender oil for my sore back and lemon oil to banish the strange smells from my front-loading washer. Before long, I was dabbing oils on my pulse points to combat colds and slathering Frankincense on my face to keep my skin clear.
If this sounds familiar, you might be in the same boat. Here are some signs you’ve crossed the line into essential oil obsession:
- Your bathroom looks like an oil apothecary.
- Friends tease you about your oil habit.
- Their jokes don’t faze you.
- You still smell like a candy cane from last week’s peppermint escapade.
- You find yourself saying, “There’s an oil for that” in response to everything.
- You try to ration your oils but fail miserably.
- When you have a bit of extra cash, it goes straight to buying more oils.
- You hoard the last drops of oil because you forgot to order a refill.
- Your homemade body scrub could double as coffee sweetener.
- You consider your body butter a potential toast topping.
- Your circle of friends is also oil-obsessed.
- You can’t stop talking about oils with your friends.
- You dream about essential oils.
- Yes, you even bathe in them.
- When someone doubts their efficacy, you chuckle because they just haven’t tried them.
- You suggest an oil for their bad mood.
- You cringe when a waiter offers you a lemon wedge and wave your lemon oil in protest.
- You find sneaky ways to bring up oils, even in unrelated conversations (“Sorry to hear about your grandma. Did you know essential oils can really enhance your emotional well-being?”).
- You rub lavender oil on your kids’ feet to help them sleep better.
- You do the same for yourself.
- You try to convince your partner that your homemade deodorant smells manly with cypress and bergamot.
- You talk about your oils like they’re your children: “Oh my gosh, Linda, my Copaiba made my dining table shine today. We are just so proud!”
- Your kids line up for their daily oil treatment.
- The first thought in the morning is how well that Roman chamomile and rose combo worked last night.
- You’ve dedicated an entire shelf to your oil collection.
- You guard your olive oil for face cleanser like it’s gold.
- Friends without oil interests are starting to give you weird looks.
- Your partner thinks you might have a problem.
- You confidently respond, “There’s an oil for that!”
- You Google “Essential oils for essential oil addiction” and discover they are all on sale.
There are definitely worse obsessions out there than essential oils, like binge-watching reality shows or hiding dirty socks in closets—trust me, I looked. I admit I’ve scaled back a bit over the past year, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still think about oils or use them regularly. Once you dive into the world of essential oils, it’s hard to turn back. I ponder this often, especially while enjoying the soothing scent of Amyris wafting from my diffuser, all while gazing at that mesmerizing purple light.
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In summary, if you find yourself entangled in the world of essential oils, you’re not alone. It’s a wild, fragrant ride that might lead you to some unexpected places. Just remember to keep your friends and family in the loop, or they may start to worry about your passionate pursuits!