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The Lymphatic System 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Support It When it comes to healthy, radiant skin, we usually think about hydration, sun protection, and maybe a good exfoliator. But there’s one crucial system in your body that often gets overlooked, even though it plays a huge role in skin health and  overall wellness: the lymphatic system . In this post, we’ll break down why your lymphatic system is such a big deal for your skin and your health, how to keep it flowing to help you feel better and look better , and how to use The Great Omni Oil  to fuel your natural glow—inside and out. What Is the Lymphatic System? Your lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that moves a fluid called lymph  through your body. Lymph carries away waste, toxins, and unwanted materials while delivering immune cells and nutrients where they are needed most. It’s kind of like your body's inner cleansing crew and immune defense team —quietly working in the background, keeping things balanced and flowing smoothly. Unlike your circulatory system, your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like the heart. It depends on your movement—walking, breathing, stretching, and massage—to circulate lymph. Why Lymph Matters (hint: it's way beyond beautiful skin) A healthy lymphatic system helps with: Detoxification  – removing waste, toxins, and cellular debris Immunity  – transporting infection-fighting white blood cells and managing inflammation Fluid Balance  – preventing swelling and puffiness by managing excess fluid in tissues Nutrient Delivery  – absorbing fats and fat-soluble vitamins from your digestive system Stress Recovery  – helping regulate inflammation and calm the nervous system When your lymphatic system is sluggish or stagnant, it can lead to: Swelling or bloating Brain fog Fatigue Poor skin tone or breakouts Frequent colds or infections Yuck! We don't want any of that. This is why we want to give our lymph nodes the love and attention they deserve. The Skin Connection Your skin is one of your body’s largest detox pathways. When your lymphatic system isn’t flowing well, your skin often picks up the slack. That’s when you might notice: Puffy, congested skin Dull or uneven tone Sensitivity or redness More frequent breakouts When your lymph is flowing freely, waste and inflammation are cleared more efficiently, allowing your skin to glow naturally from within . How The Great Omni Oil Supports Lymphatic Health Here’s where The Great Omni Oil (G.O.O.)  comes in! It was formulated not just for glowing skin, but for deep support of your body’s natural detox and healing processes. Brimming with: Red raspberry seed oil  – packed with antioxidants and gentle sun protection Jojoba oil & apricot kernel oil  – lightweight, nourishing, and easily absorbed Vitamin E  – supports skin regeneration and barrier function Essential oils  – carefully selected to promote circulation, calm inflammation, and support lymphatic flow G.O.O. makes the perfect partner for daily self-massage and lymphatic stimulation. How to Do It: Lymphatic Self-Massage 101 You don’t need fancy tools or complicated techniques. Just a few minutes, your hands, and some of The Great Omni Oil (which technically is optional, but the added benefits of using The G.O.O. will not go unnoticed)! Here are two variations of Lymph Massage depending on how much time you have and how in-depth you want to take it. 1. The "Light" Lymph Massage 1. Warm a few drops of G.O.O. between your palms. 2. Use light, sweeping strokes to apply. Lymph sits just below the surface. Use feather-light pressure to gently guide fluid over clean skin—face, neck, armpits, chest, torso, groin, and behind the knees. Focus on areas with lymph nodes (see image below). NOTE: Always move toward the heart. Face: strokes move outward and down toward the neck. Top of Body: start from the armpits, moving downward towards the heart. From the feet, move upwards towards the torso. 4. Take a few deep breaths. Breathing deeply helps stimulate lymph flow from within. 2. Full 4 minute Lymphatic Massage: The Daily Glow Step-by-Step Daily Glow Lymph Massage: Warm a few drops of G.O.O. between your palms. (Notice a pattern?) Use light, sweeping strokes. Neck:  • Starting at the neck, Place your fingers just above your collarbone. Stroke Downward: Gently stretch the skin downward, moving towards the collarbone. Repeat this motion about 10 times on each side. Neck and Shoulder:  • Behind the Ears: Place your fingers behind your ears. Stroke Down: Gently stretch the skin downward towards your collarbone. Repeat this motion about 10 times on each side. Armpits:  • Lift Your Arm: Raise one arm to expose your armpit. Circular Motion: Use the opposite hand to gently massage the armpit in a circular motion for about 10 rotations on each side. Arms:  • Start at the Wrist: With your arm relaxed at your side, use your opposite hand to gently massage from the wrist moving upwards towards the elbow.  Repeat this motion from elbow to shoulder. Do about 5-10 strokes per section. Abdomen:  • Clockwise Motion: Use both hands to gently massage your abdomen in a clockwise circular motion. Start from the right lower side, move up towards the ribcage, across to the left, and then down. Legs:   • Start at the Ankles: Sitting or standing, and use both hands to gently massage upwards from the ankles towards the knee. Repeat this motion moving upwards from the knee to the upper thigh. Do about 5-10 strokes per section. Do this at least a few times a week (or daily if you love it), and you’ll not only feel the difference—you’ll see it in your skin. Flow = Glow Your lymphatic system is one of the most powerful (and under-appreciated) ways to support whole-body wellness. From immunity and digestion to puffiness and skin clarity, it’s doing the most behind the scenes. Supporting it can be simple and beautiful—just like The Great Omni Oil. Ready to glow from the inside out? 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The Science of Rituals: Why They Calm the Mind & Body Aromatic Rituals: Nourishment for Your Whole Being Essential oils are more than just fragrance—they are powerful tools for emotional and physical well-being. When we engage with our aromas intentionally, we create a connection that soothes stress, enhances focus, and restores balance. And once you have that connection established with certain aromas that bring you much-needed moments of peace, you will find it becoming a ritual that brings you comfort (almost) on autopilot. Research shows that intentional, repeated actions can lower stress, improve emotional resilience, and enhance overall well-being . That’s the kind of habit I’m all for! Comforting rituals can be anything from making a cup of your favorite tea or coffee the same time every morning, daily journaling, exercising, meditating, and even your skincare routine! (especially if you’re using all natural skincare ). These simple rituals can be the remedy your nervous system craves. The Science of Rituals and Why They Calm the Mind & Body Pairing aromatherapy with rituals enhances these benefits even further. Studies show that essential oils directly interact with the limbic system, the part of the brain that controls emotions and memory. Here is just a short list of therapeutic essential oils you can use! Essential Oils to Pair with Daily Rituals More therapeutic oils to pair with your daily rituals: 3 additional essential oil favorites for Energy, Concentration, Alertness, and Mood Boosts: Peppermint Essential Oil Eucalyptus Essential Oil Rosemary Essential Oil 3 additional essential oil favorites for Calming the Mind and Creating a Peaceful Environment for Introspection and Relaxation: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Lavender Essential Oil Bergamot Essential Oil Check out the full line of Therapeutic Essential Oils and Blends Here! Match Your Mood with a Therapeutic Essential Oil Blend! How To Use Essential Oils for Your Aromatherapy Rituals : • You can diffuse these essential oils individually or find your favorite combo and diffuse them together! • Add a drop or two to a tissue and inhale deeply • Add 6-12 drops of essential oil to 1oz. of your favorite unscented lotion or carrier oil (like Jojoba, Apricot Kernel, or Castor Oil) and apply to the skin. • Add up to 6 drops of one of the calming essential oil to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil and add to a warm bath to soothe, comfort, and release stress. (A lovely ritual in and of itself!) • Or simply inhale directly from the bottle! OR, Make it all simple. Use one of your favorite Topsy Blends! Try spraying one of the Aromatherapy Ritual Sprays before journaling, meditation, a walk, or deep breathing. Massage the White Tea Lavender Lotion or This is Bliss Lotion to your feet before bed for a good night's rest. Take deep, mindful breaths of one of the 5 Aromatherapy Inhalers before studying or during work. When you combine scent with a simple, intentional practice, it strengthens the ritual’s effect on your nervous system, turning a small act into a powerful tool for self-care. You create a multi-sensory experience that enhances and fosters a deeper connection with yourself- the subconscious and conscious parts of yourself.  In a world that constantly pulls us outward, your rituals are a way back home—to your breath, your body, your center. Let them be soft anchors in your day. A moment of calm. Your daily rituals don’t have to be elaborate or time-consuming, they just have to be yours . The real magic lies in your presence, your intention, and your willingness to meet yourself where you are. With each mist, each breath, each drop of essential oil, you're not just supporting your body—you’re honoring your spirit. So take that pause. Inhale the calm. And let your rituals be the remedy that reconnects you to you . Here’s to creating space for yourself—one calming breath at a time. 💛 Wishing you only the very best, Rachel, your personal aromatherapist

Redfin recently reached out for pro tips for creating just the right mood for each room in your home using the power of scent!* 15 Tips from the Pros to influence the mood of any room Smell can play a huge role in influencing our mood. Just as certain paint colors can impact the way you perceive a room, fragrances can instantly elevate and set the room's tone. While many of us turn to candles, diffusers, and scent machines to waft aromas throughout our living spaces, there are some scents that are best suited for different parts of the home. To help kick off your home fragrance journey, Redfin reached out to experts from Denver, CO , all the way to Regina, SK , to get their recommendations and best tips on how to make your house smell amazing. Here are the best scents to use in different spaces throughout your home: Make every room in your house smell and feel amazing. The best scents for the living room: neutral with hints of freshness and warmth 1) Comfy and cozy or fresh and clean. Your home aroma options are endless with essential oils. Diffusing ultra comforting and stress relieving essential oils like Geranium, Frankincense, or Clary Sage will create a cozy and relaxing environment for your living room. Or try a fresh and clean combo of purifying and invigorating essential oils like Ravintsara, Peppermint, Lemon, or Grapefruit to a diffuser in your entryway to elevate the mood and welcome your guests! Using essential oils not only make the air smell fresher, they actually help reduce airborne microbes! Take a deep breath of these therapeutic aromas, sit back, and enjoy! - By Topsy Blends, Rachel London, Certified Aromatherapist 2) Destress with relaxing coniferous essential oils. Forest bathing is the Japanese practice of relieving stress by spending time immersed in the sounds and scents of nature. If you’re not able to escape the urban jungle for a trip to the forest, bring the relaxing scents of the outdoors in by diffusing coniferous essential oils such as juniper, pine, spruce, fir, and cypress in your home. Breathe deeply and imagine yourself bathed in the fresh forest air. - Shannon Bachorick 3) Soft lavender, woodsy sandalwood, or warm vanilla. Want to turn your home into a zen, aromatic haven but have kids running the roost? Open a tub of Aroma Dough for your little ones infusing your home with rich, relaxing natural aromas of soft lavender, woodsy sandalwood, or warm vanilla. As the kids squeeze the playdough – the natural essential oils are infused into the air, bringing your home the zen you "knead". - Aroma Dough 4) Incorporate versatile and refreshing lemongrass scents. Feeling anxious or on-edge? The scent of lemongrass can help calm your nerves, release tension, and reduce anxiety. Lemongrass candles have a light, refreshing fragrance similar to fresh lemons or limes and blends well with other soothing scents like chamomile, lavender, rosemary, and eucalyptus. - National Candle Association 5) Bring the outdoors in by using scents that remind you of your favorite outdoor places. Scent is directly connected to memory and emotion, so bring back the memories of salty waves and sandy toes with scents like Ocean Driftwood and Sunny Daze. -Connect’d Candles The best scents for the kitchen: bright citruses & cozy spices 6) For sanguine and choleric types - a blend of sage, chamomile, or ylang-ylang would help relax, while melancholic and phlegmatic individuals would use rosemary, coffee, ginger, and eucalyptus. Aside from helping with your temperament, scents tend to evoke subconscious memories that we are seldom aware of. The cinnamon blend will most likely bring up childhood memories, while the Christmas tree and birch will most likely set your mood for holidays. When it comes to picking the best scents for your home that can perfectly fit one's desired objectives and individual preferences, you have to keep in mind that general rules are more for guidance than for strict following. Exploring oneself through scents may help establish a unique relationship with them that lasts a lifetime and fill in any temperaments' shadows or even downfalls of life's roller coasters. - Hazelwood Soap Co. 7) Scent, emotion, and memory are deeply and intricately intertwined, which is why the rich scent of ginger and cloves brings back precious moments of coziness. It's a reminder of the start of a new chapter while watching the moody weather outside bundled up with loved ones indoors. And since so many autumn memories are created in the kitchen, what better place to ignite a pumpkin spice latte candle? - Kobi Co. 8) Lemon essential oil is one of the most versatile oils in your kitchen. Not only does it have antibacterial properties, but its fresh fragrance can freshen up any room. Lemon oil also has many uses for cleaning, such as removing dirt and grime from kitchens or multipurpose sprays that are great at getting rid of grease on a stovetop. - Vinevida The best scents for a bedroom: woody and relaxing florals 9) Unwind with woody and musky scents. Create a calm, safe, and sensual bedroom atmosphere with earthy tones like Sandalwood, Ozone, or Amber. These woodsy, sometimes musky, fragrances are calming and comforting and inspire positivity to help you feel better instead of just making you drowsy. We recommend our Black Sea or Tobacco & Bay Leaf candles. - Mountain City Candles 10) My most recommended scents are lavender and jasmine. When you choose a scent to use in your bedroom, whether you use candles, mist, or diffusers, you want to ensure that these fragrances help you rest and relax to have a better quality sleep. - House Fragrance 11) Soft amber or black currant. Introducing the warm hues of amber or the floral and woody notes of black currant into a space offers a surprisingly soft bouquet perfect for evoking a tranquil mood. These notes, especially when blended, bring a harmonious aura to the room embodying peace and repose. -Blue Jar Candle 12) Calming, neutral, and earthy scents are essential for grounding yourself in your space. Bamboo, Coconut, and Pacific Woods are great options for turning your bedroom into your personal retreat and are gentle enough that everyone can enjoy them. - Unhinged Craft Candles 13) Incorporate dry diffusing essential oils in eucalyptus, cedar, or lavender for a relaxing oasis. Dry diffusing is one of the sweetest, safest, and simplest ways to enjoy the aroma of essential oils. The scent releases naturally: no heat, no power source, or special equipment required. A folded handkerchief with 6-drops of Eucalyptus oil tucked in your pocket makes a pleasant reminder to breathe deeper. Sweeten the bathroom with cedar, soften the mood with lavender under the pillow, or frost and freshen your shoes with a drop of cooling peppermint. Virtually any absorbent medium such as fabric or paper will do but beware that oils can stain. - Circle Green 14) Try a blend of lavender and white tea . Hard day? Grab your favorite book, light your bedroom candle, get cozy in your favorite soft plush blanket, and enjoy the relaxing "Serenity" aroma. It’s the perfect blend of lavender and white tea, ideal for creating a serene environment. - Petals & Wicks 15) To set the perfect mood for your bedroom, think of fragrances in 3 categories: relaxing, romantic, or refreshing. For romance, try jasmine, amber, or sandalwood. For relaxation, try bergamot, lavender, or chamomile. For refreshing, try eucalyptus, mint, or vetiver. The best scents for the bedroom are going to be different from the scents you'd use in the kitchen or other shared spaces in your home, so it's important to consider the mood you're trying to set in each space. - Candelaria Candles *Originally published by Redfin