Find the best aromatherapy Mother’s Day gifts with this list!
Aromatherapy gifts for mom
Find the perfect aromatherapy Mother’s Day gifts for that special woman in your life!
This simple aromatherapy gift guide includes our top-rated organic, sustainable, ready-made products—all crafted by small-scale farmers, distillers, and aromatherapists.
Want to make your own DIY Mother’s Day gifts from the heart? We’ve got you covered there, too!
Just use this list to jump to the perfect gift you’re looking for:
- Essential oils & products for Mother’s Day gifts
- Ready-made blends for Mother’s Day gifts
- Easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts
Essential oils & products for Mother’s Day gifts
Get Mom that special essential oil she’s had her eye on, but hasn’t gotten for herself yet. Or put together your own little “kit” of products to remind her of the beauty of life and make mom feel loved. You can include any aromatherapy gifts you like in your “kit.” Pick them because they smell good, or to help mom achieve a specific benefit. Try one of these great gift ideas...
Stress-soothing floral trio
Floral oils can ease a troubled mind. By helping us be aware of beauty, they open our hearts to more positivity and love. Some of these oils are precious, like rose and neroli. (It takes between 30 and 50 hand-picked rose blossoms to create a single drop of oil!) Others, like lavender, are more common. Pick your favorites to make Mom a personalized aromatic “bouquet” of oils!
1. Rose Absolute Oil (Rosa x damascena)
The queen of flowers, for the queen of your family! Rose is a precious floral oil that inspires love and forgiveness, allowing stress to naturally dissolve (this is especially great gifting for new moms!).
2. Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
One of the most popular oils in the world, lavender is a perfect gift for moms! It has a wide array of uses, and is proven to calm stress from multiple angles.
3. Neroli Oil (Citrus aurantium var amara)
Made popular by a princess (the princess of Nerola), beautiful Neroli remains a precious oil today for overcoming emotional distress.
See how mom can use floral oils to relax and care for her skin!
Citrus oils trio for optimism
Citrus oils contain high percentages of d-limonene, a natural molecule that can help lift negative emotions, shifting your mood into a brighter space. (It can also reduce the presence of microbes and support immune health!)
Distilled from the peels of wild lemons from the mountains of Italy, this oil smells just like a freshly peeled fruit!*
2. Orange (Wild) Oil (Citrus sinensis)
Sparkly, warm, and bright, our orange (wild) oil comes from fruits in wild Italian orchards. This oil is NOT phototoxic, so it’s sun-safe.
3. Lime Oil (Citrus aurantifolia)
Juicy and sweet, this oil smells like lime candy! It’s distilled from organically grown fruits in the Italian countryside. She's bound to love this gift of summer for mother's day!
*Like many citrus oils, lemon is phototoxic, meaning it can cause reactions like burning, blistering, and discoloration in sunlight or UV light. Please refer to the individual product pages for specific safety information for each oil. (Orange and distilled lime are NOT phototoxic.
Sweet sleep trio
Does Mom have trouble getting a good night’s rest? These essential oils contain soothing components that can support her slumber, helping her relax in body and mind at night.
1. Ylang Ylang (Complete) Oil (Cananga odorata)
Studies have shown that ylang ylang helps the body relax in profound ways. Plus its hypnotic floral aroma is intoxicating!
2. Vetiver Oil (Vetiveria zizanioides)
Also known as the “Oil of Tranquility,” vetiver has a deep, earthy, sweet aroma that’s intensely calming. Mom may like it as a perfume, too!
3. Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon cablin)
Famous for its “chill vibes,” patchouli oil can help mom let go of worries and unwind. Its rich aroma is different from the popular incense.
Hydrosol trio
If your mom is a big fan of room sprays, upholstery sprays, linen sprays, closet sprays (you get the idea!), gift her a trio of hydrosols she can use all around the house!
An irresistible combination of spicy-sweet plants all distilled together, including clove, cinnamon, star anise, and more. Smells like chai tea!
2. Elderflower Hydrosol (Sambucus caerulea)
Distilled from creamy white elderflowers, this hydrosol is perfect for a room spray—or Mom can add a capful to her bath for a relaxing floral soak.
3. Blood Orange Hydrosol (Citrus sinensis)
Mom’s whole house will smell like she just squeezed fresh orange juice thanks to this bright and happy hydrosol! This is the perfect present to start the summer with.
Diffusers
An essential oil diffuser can help your mom transform her home, diffusing essential oils to purify the indoor air, protect health, feel energized or relaxed, and more. These beautiful aromatherapy accessories pair practicality with style. And if she already has a diffuser, she’ll love an upgrade or one for another area of the house.
The Leah is a beautiful, hand-blown, ultrasonic polished glass diffuser in a rich charcoal gray color with a spiral of dusted gold.
2. Carrara Marble Ultrasonic Diffuser
The classic design of this elegant ultrasonic glass diffuser mimics luxurious, polished Carrara marble, complementing any space!
Perfect for smaller spaces, the Raku is a handmade artisan ceramic diffuser. Fill the bowl with water and essential oil, and set a candle beneath to diffuse.
Aromatherapy & recipe books
Written by internationally respected aromatherapist Andrea Butje, this book contains over 100 recipes so Mom can learn to make her own collection of blends. This is the kind of gift that keeps on giving for years!
For moms who love animals! Animal Self-Medication explains how animals instinctively heal themselves and how to use essential oils safely to support them.
Ready-made blends for Mother’s Day gifts
Aromatics Essentials is our line of ready-made blends, handcrafted by our team of Certified Aromatherapists. These blends come in easy-to-use roll-on bottles, where they’re blended into a base of skin-soothing jojoba. Most also come in a 10 ml bottle with an orifice reducer, so you can add drops to a diffuser . . . or to any aromatherapy product you like!
Help Mom face cold season with confidence! This combination of eucalyptus, tea tree, and ravintsara is our best-selling ready-made blend.
She used to tuck you into bed. Now give Mom this top-selling, relaxing, exotic blend to help her have sweet dreams!
Can’t decide which citrus oils Mom would like best? Get her Sunshine, our popular blend of five bright, sparkly citruses in one bottle!
A beautiful roll-on perfume with jasmine, citrus, and hints of grounding patchouli. Mom can tuck this into her pocket and use it anywhere.
Tranquil Mind is Mom’s secret ally for comfortable calm composure, no matter what’s going on during her day. Give the gifts of lavender, orange, and Roman chamomile all in one perfect present.
Easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts
If you’re like us, you probably made a lot of personalized mother's day gifts for your mother when you were a kid.
Keep the tradition going! Here are some top, easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts you can create yourself! (Get your ingredients now so they’ll arrive in time for you to blend without feeling rushed to create a great gift.)
Grab these essentials
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