6 Ways To Incorporate Flowers Into Your Self-Care Routine

Although we usually think of flowers as the ultimate gift to get a romantic partner, incorporating them into your routine can also be the ultimate act of self-love. There’s something undeniably uplifting about flowers and the way they can turn any space into a tranquil sanctuary. 

Beyond the classic bouquet placed in the entryway, you can give your self-care routine a floral twist in a few ways. That’s why, in this article, we’re going to explore the benefits of flowers and six easy ways to let them take center stage this spring. 

What Are the Benefits of Flowers?

Before we look at how you can incorporate flowers into your routine, it’s important to consider why doing so might be beneficial. 

Beyond smelling amazing and looking lovely, flowers have been shown to immediately impact your happiness — and they can even have a long-term positive effect on mood. 

Along with boosting your mood, flowers may also help you deal with difficult emotions. It’s been proven that people who have flowers in their homes tend to feel less worried and anxious. All that being said, it’s no wonder that flowers are a foundational part of many people’s self-care routines. 

If you want to make them part of yours, check out these six easy ways to incorporate flowers into your routine. 

1. Your Home Décor

One of the simplest ways to make flowers a bigger part of your life is to incorporate them into your home décor. 

Take note of the color scheme and aesthetic you’re going for in your home, then try to find matching flowers. You can put your flowers in vases (placed strategically around your space near all the spots you like to hang out!), or you can get a little bit more creative and make your own DIY flower wreaths or centerpieces for your dining room table. 

If getting fresh flowers every week or so feels unattainable, you can always include dried flowers in your home décor. Potpourri and bouquets of dried flowers placed around your home are an easy, affordable way to bring some floral magic to your space. 

2. Your Signature Scent

Having a signature scent is a great way to boost your confidence and help you feel a little bit more yourself as you get ready to face the day. Making a floral fragrance your new smell of choice is a great way to bring some of the calming, fresh benefits of florals into your routine. 

To find your next floral scent, check out a few of our favorites:

• Rose Era: A modern take on a timeless classic, this rose fragrance features rose, strawberry, clean laundry accord, ambrette seeds, white moss, saffron, and sandalwood to leave you with pure petal vision.
• Vow Factor: This green, fig-forward scent has fruity figs, neroli, rose, and cedarwood for a natural, subtly floral fragrance. 
• Honey Suite: Honey Suite is a floral, ambery, and woody honey scent with crystallized honey, broom absolute, lavender flower, incense, havanawood, and vanilla. 

3. Floral Essence Skincare

Along with their captivating smell, flowers are also a skincare superhero. Flowers like rose, jasmine, and chamomile can calm and hydrate your skin. You can either look for products that list flowers in the ingredients, or you can swap out your toner for pure rose water. 

Using rose water after your cleanser can leave your skin feeling refreshed, smooth, and less inflamed (a pretty awesome trio if you ask us). 

4. Rose Petal Bath

Speaking of roses, another way to incorporate flowers into your self-care routine is to draw yourself a rose petal bath. There’s something undeniably luxurious about a bath, and adding a floral element makes the whole experience even more relaxing. 

To add another floral flair to your bath, consider putting a few drops of lavender oil in the water along with the rose petals. Lavender oil is non-comedogenic (a fancy word that just means it won’t clog your pores), so you can add this to your bath without worrying about the oil having any negative effects. 

5. Floral Hair Care

Another great way to make your self-care routine more floral-forward is to incorporate flowers into your hair care. Two flowers in particular, rose and hibiscus, can work wonders for your hair. 

Rose water can make your hair softer by reducing the production of extra oil in your scalp. This will make your hair less oily and can also help with dandruff. 

Hibiscus is a great go-to when you’re looking to promote hair growth. Given that this flower can rejuvenate the scalp and improve blood circulation, it’s often used by people who are trying to thicken their hair or beard. 

6. Aromatherapy

Last but certainly not least, there’s floral aromatherapy. Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils to improve well-being, and several floral essential oils have a wide range of benefits. 

To make the most of floral essential oils, you can rub a diluted form of essential oils directly onto your palms and inhale the scent that way or place a dab behind your ears. You can also use an essential oil diffuser to give your space a floral smell. 

When it comes to choosing a floral essential oil, there are no “bad” options — but keep in mind that different oils serve different purposes. Lavender essential oil, for example, can help you unwind after a long day and get ready for restful sleep. 

Ylang-ylang oil also helps relieve tension and can enhance intimacy and sensuality. When choosing your floral essential oil, think about what you want to get out of your self-care routine to ensure it’s the perfect fit for you. 

A Floral Twist

You’re officially a floral aficionado! With these six simple tips, you can incorporate florals into your day-to-day life. From a new floral fragrance from Snif to a rose petal bath at night, self-care has never smelled so good. 

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Emotional Impact of Flowers Study | About Flowers

Studies show “flowers have a significant impact on mental health, emotional well-being and fostering connections.” | petalkindness.org

Perfume - Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward - NCBI Bookshelf

(PDF) Lavender essential oil: A review | Research Gate