Does aromatherapy really help reduce stress?

Yes. Natural essential oils such as lavender, chamomile and neroli interact with the limbic system—the part of the brain that controls mood and stress responses. When inhaled, these oils help lower cortisol levels and support a calmer emotional state.

Which essential oils are best for anxiety and overwhelm?

Lavender, chamomile, palmarosa and neroli are well-known for their calming effects. In Scentered’s blends, these oils are combined to help soothe tension, reduce anxious thoughts and promote emotional balance.

How often should I use the De-Stress Balm for best results?

Aromatherapy is most effective when used consistently. Apply the balm to your pulse points during stressful moments, before work, or anytime you feel tension rising. Over time, the scent becomes a familiar cue that helps the mind shift into calm more quickly.

Can I combine balms with candles for a deeper calming effect?

Absolutely. Pairing a pulse-point balm with a matching aromatherapy candle creates a multi-sensory grounding ritual. Many people use the De-Stress Balm during the day and light the Sleep Well Candle in the evening for a complete wind-down routine.

What makes Scentered’s aromatherapy products unique?

Scentered blends 100% natural essential oils with botanicals to support specific moods such as calm, focus, and rest. Each product is designed to integrate into daily routines, offering portable aromatherapy for balance and wellbeing.

Does aromatherapy really help reduce stress and anxiety?

Yes. Studies show that essential oils like chamomile, lavender, and mandarin help lower cortisol and promote relaxation. Scentered’s De-Stress Collection is designed to calm the mind and ease daily tension.

Which aromatherapy blend is best for sleep?

Scentered’s Sleep Well Balm and Candle combine lavender, palmarosa, and ylang ylang to promote deep rest and relaxation, helping to create a peaceful bedtime ritual.

How do I use a Scentered balm?

Apply the balm to wrists, neck, or temples and inhale deeply. This sensory ritual connects scent with emotional balance, helping shift your mindset throughout the day.

Are Scentered products cruelty-free and sustainable?

Yes. All products are vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably sourced, with recyclable packaging and a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Can aromatherapy help boost mood and energy levels?

Yes. Essential oils such as citrus and peppermint can increase alertness and positivity. Scentered’s Happy Balm combines grapefruit and lemon myrtle to naturally uplift and energise your mood.

Join our wonderful community of Scentered Ambassadors!

Whether you love our products, you enjoy sharing your passion for supporting mental wellbeing or you just want to add to your income stream, becoming a Scentered ambassador is a fun and flexible way to grow your business, meet likeminded people and earn money.

Sounds too good to be true?

It’s not. We know that our products do change people’s lives – in a recent customer survey of over 500 people, 100% said that our De Stress balm helped them manage their feelings of stress and anxiety. 79% said that our Sleep Well balm helped them sleep better.

We want to create a network of people like you, who care about wellbeing support and who want to lift others up. People who care about our planet and how we look after it, who care about supporting others and about helping people through tough times. By sharing your own experience of our brilliant products with others, you’ll help us make a difference and change the face of mental wellbeing support.

To get you started, our standard kit contains one of each of bestselling mini balm tins, which contains a mini balm of each of our six exquisite blends, a 5g Sleep Well and De Stress balm, which are our two bestselling ranges and a De Stress travel sized candle. The box is worth over £72 but available to you for just £45.

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Your Business Your Way

As an ambassador, you’re in control. Whatever your goal, we will support you all the way. Enrich your life with a flexible way to earn money, meet new people and grow your own business. Find your own style to showcase products with face to face customer experiences, online social selling, networking with your immediate social circle or integrating our product range with your existing business.

Learn And Earn As You Go

Bring your passion for our products, your business and supporting mental wellbeing together! We’ll give you training in our products and techniques to support their use. And with our generous uncapped commission of 20%, there are great potential earnings for you! You decide how much time and energy you want to invest in your ambassadorship, so you can grow your business your way, without monthly targets or enforced achievement goals.

Work Your Way

Our ambassadors are not consultants or employees, so you decide when and how often you want to work. There are no hidden fees or costs – just income to be made! If you love social selling, make that your focus – we will support you by sharing your content on our channels. If you prefer the face to face route, we can support you by answering any questions you have or giving you tips on techniques in using our products.

Make A Difference

We believe in sustainability, so as an ambassador, you will be helping us protect the planet. We believe in a sustainable sourcing philosophy, building long lasting relationships with the people who are in our supply chain. We ensure that we don’t over source our ingredients – find out more here.

How Do I Get Involved?

Just sign up here! We will then be notified that you have signed up and approve your request and you will be set up with your own affiliate link and discount code.

We will then send you a welcome email with all the information about getting your starter kit, and how to access our training packs. Then you’re all set to go! We will keep in touch with you regularly so you will find out about all upcoming product launches, sales news and promotions. We will also be on hand to talk about any issues you might be having or ideas that you have for our products.

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How Aromatherapy Supports Stress Relief & Calm

Stress affects the nervous system, sleep cycles, and mood, but aromatherapy offers a natural way to calm the mind through scent, breathing, and sensory rituals. Using therapeutic essential oils like chamomile, lavender, neroli and palmarosa, Scentered’s blends help reduce tension and support emotional wellbeing. This guide explores the science behind stress-relief aromatherapy and shares easy ways to use balms and candles to feel more grounded and balanced throughout the day.

Aromatherapy helps counterbalance this by engaging the olfactory system, the part of the brain directly linked to emotion and relaxation. To learn more about the connection between scent, mood and cortisol regulation, read our
Aromatherapy & Cortisol guide. When you inhale natural essential oils such as lavender, chamomile, neroli or clary sage, signals are sent to the limbic system, encouraging the body to switch from “fight or flight” into a calmer state.This is why aromatherapy is considered a gentle yet effective way to support the nervous system, reduce anxious thoughts, and bring the mind back into balance. For many, it’s a practical alternative to screen-led relaxation techniques because scent grounds you immediately in the present moment.

The Best Essential Oil Blends for Stress Relief

Scentered’s range has been created to support the emotional highs and lows of everyday life. Each blend is formulated with 100% natural essential oils chosen for their calming, grounding or uplifting qualities.

De-Stress Balm

A balancing blend of chamomile, neroli and mandarin designed to ease worry, soften tension, and support emotional clarity. Ideal for hectic days, work-related stress, or moments of overwhelm.

De-Stress Aromatherapy Balm

Soothe tired muscles with our Recovery Balm, specially formulated for post-workout relief. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts.

Sleep Well Balm

Formulated with lavender, chamomile and palmarosa, this blend helps the body transition into a restful state. It naturally lowers evening stress levels and supports deeper, more restorative sleep.

Sleep Well Aromatherapy Balm

Natural herbal blend designed to improve sleep and promote calm.

Focus Balm

Peppermint, rosemary and clary sage help clear mental fog, reduce overwhelm, and improve concentration. This blend is especially helpful during stressful mornings, work blocks, or moments when your thoughts feel scattered.

Focus Therapy Balm

For a full sensory experience, explore our Wind Down Collection or pair balms with calming home fragrance such as the Sleep Well Candle

How to Build a Daily Calm Ritual

Creating small, repeatable rituals can make a significant difference to your stress levels. Aromatherapy becomes more effective when your body recognises scent patterns, helping the mind shift into calm more quickly each time.

1. Morning Balance

Start the day by applying the De-Stress Balm to your wrists, temples and neck. Take three slow breaths, inhale for four seconds, exhale for six, to prime your nervous system for a grounded start. You can also explore our full morning routine in the Morning Calm Ritual blog.

2. Midday Reset

When tension rises or your focus drifts, apply the Focus Balm and take a few mindful breaths. Peppermint and rosemary help sharpen attention, reduce mental clutter, and break the midday stress spiral.

3. Evening Unwind

As evening begins, dim the lights and light your Sleep Well Candle. Apply the Sleep Well Balm before bed to help the body release the day. Together, these cues create a strong sensory signal that supports deeper, more consistent sleep. If you experience evening brain fog or anxious fatigue, our Perimenopause Brain Fog guide offers additional supportive techniques.

Small rituals like these gradually retrain your stress response, making calm feel more accessible throughout the day.

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Recommended Products for Calm & Balance

Explore our full range of stress-supportive products, including the
De-Stress Aromatherapy Balm,
Sleep Well Aromatherapy Balm,
and the
Focus Therapy Balm.
For a complete soothing ritual, discover the
Wind Down Collection.