Set Your Aromatherapy Scene With An AKT Ritual
What’s in a scent? Well, quite a lot actually. In this blog we’re taking you on a fragrant journey through aromatherapy, and how AKT’s iconic Theatre of Fragrance can help create not just a scent, but a scene.
Breathe in, breathe out… let’s get into it.
WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?
At AKT we refer to our fragrances as ‘scenes’ because, like a scene from a film or play, each scent is designed to tell a layered and complex story. How that ‘scene’ affects your mood is part of the ritual of aromatherapy — a holistic healing treatment involving the use of essential oils that can trace its origins back to the cradle of civilization; and, as a complementary therapy, has been proven to help with the symptoms of stress, anxiety and headaches…
You can learn more about it here.
DAILY AROMATHERAPY RITUALS WITH AKT
Aromatherapy might sound like something that would be difficult to incorporate into a daily routine, but it’s actually incredibly simple.
Whether it’s making the most of the steam during your morning shower, or taking a few deep, resting breaths as you moisturise your skin, or even getting a pleasing waft of fragrance throughout the day from your deodorant — aromatherapy can help revive or calm you at nearly every stage of your day.
AKT’s Prepare to Perform range is available in the five core fragrance scenes — each formulated with essential oils linked to aromatherapy. This includes luxurious body care essentials like our voluptuous Foaming Body Scrub, radiant Everyday Encore Body Oil, no-added water Body Wash Concentrate, firming Body Conditioning Balm, and our multi award-winning Deodorant Balm. Phew!
But what aromatherapeutic benefits might they have? Strap in darlings, here’s the run down…
SC.01 ORANGE GROVE: petitgrain, mandarin, neroli
Midday sun beats heavily on the grove. Sweet aromas burst from the freshly peeled orange. Neroli blossom dances, alive on the breeze. Another negroni over ice — it’s summer after all.
SC.01 ORANGE GROVE — formulated using neroli essential oil, extracted from the flowers of bitter orange trees that’s used in aromatherapy for its ability to reduce stress — this ‘scene’ is perfect for evoking the laid-back passion of la dolce vita.
SC.02 AFTER THUNDER: cedar, eucalyptus, bitter orange
A walk through the woods after a thunderstorm. Damp cedar. Fresh leaves. Citrus rays of morning light slice through the canopy. Take a deep breath. :Day begins again.
SC.02 AFTER THUNDER is an invigorating downpour of emotion, formulated using Eucalyptus oil, which is used in aromatherapy to help support and clear the respiratory system as well as alleviate physical discomforts. Looking for essential oils for relaxation? Eucalyptus is a great choice.
SC.03 THE ONSEN: vetiver, lavandin, yuzu
Steam dances over the hot spring, steeped in soft Japanese citrus. Cold, earthy air rushes into the lungs. Morning sun bathes the cedar mountains in a lavender light. Mind clear and calm. Breathe.
Breathe in the calm of SC.03 THE ONSEN — steeped in Japanese mountain cool, with deep grounding breaths of aromatic lavandin, an essential oil is used to help with sleeping, promote relaxation, and relieve symptoms of anxiety and stress. Deep breath in. Hold it. Then… ahhhhhh.
SC.04 HALCYON SUMMERS: mint, pomelo, tomato vine
A lazy walk back to the villa, along cobbled streets, past tomato vines and proud citrus trees. Under the dusk sky, locals smoke cigars and drink mint tea. The sea air greets your sun-kissed skin like an old friend. Here’s to endless summers.
SC.04 HALCYON SUMMERS is our ode to an endless summer, formulated with pomelo essential oil for a scent that is uplifting and refreshing. So if you’re looking for some energising scents that help with focus and alertness? Pomelo in SC.04 is your gal.
SC.05 COLUMBIA ROAD: amber, violet, tonka
Early Sunday morning. Lemon sunlight peeks sleepily over the terraces of the bustling flower market. Street sellers call; their stalls a riot of violet and amber blooms. The scent of freshly cut stems and good coffee. With a smile you melt into the crowd.
Feeling studious? SC.O5 COLUMBA ROAD contains cedarwood oil, an essential oil that’s used in aromatherapy to improve cerebral activity, relax the body, and enhance concentration. The perfect fragrance for facing big days at the office, or filing that dreaded tax return…
TIME TO MAKE A ‘SCENE’?
Always! Aromatherapy used as part of your daily routine has the opportunity to turn everyday moments into a calming, energising or invigorating ritual.
And speaking of rituals… our body care range is available in a series of carefully curated sets designed with daily rituals in mind — from the fragrance journey of The Discovery Set, to the simplicity of Ritual One and the unmistakable glow of The Spotlight Edit — we’ve got you covered, babes.
