Still looking for that perfect gift for Mother’s Day? The team from Elemental Herbology is here with their Mother’s Day Gift Guide, featuring the five element bath and body oils. This collection of luxurious oils is formulated with a careful curation of essential oil blends to address a myriad of skin and body concerns to help moms of all types achieve optimum skin health and vitality.

The Five Element Theory comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine and is based on the belief that all things in life, be it your body, your skin or even the seasons, are influenced by five different elements–Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. We need a mixture of each to live a balanced, healthy life, and Elemental Herbology focuses on restoring the balance in your body, mind and skin. At different points of the day, week or year, you can be in need of boosting different elements, so listening to your body is key!

How do I know what the best body oil is for my mom?

The Five Elements have joined forces to help restore equilibrium and improve mom’s wellbeing. Whatever her needs, mood and lifestyle may be, these five dual-purpose Bath & Body Oils will strengthen and support, so she’s ready to face anything. Choose from 5 blends depending on her bathing needs: Wood Rejuvenation, Fire Zest, Earth Balance, Metal Detox, Water Soothe. If you’re not sure what to do for mother’s day, we can help you choose! Here is a handy guide featuring each luxurious Elemental Herbology body oil and the powerful essential oils each blend uses.

For The Fitness Mom

Is mom always on the go and enjoys an active lifestyle? She will appreciate the WOOD REJUVENATION Bath & Body Oil to relieve her sore and overused muscles, so she is ready for the gym the next day!

Rosemary: Works as an anti-inflammatory and helps stimulate the mind.

Ho Leaf: Warms tight and aching muscles

Nutmeg: Improves circulation to ease aches and pains

For the Jet-Set Mom

Is mom always traveling for work and experiencing jet-lag? Maybe mom has trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Fuel her up with FIRE ZEST Bath & Body Oil to recover from lack of sleep or energy, revitalize the whole body and keep the tank full throughout the day, so she feels alert and active.

Sweet Orange: A tonic for energizing the body

Rosemary: Works as an anti-inflammatory and helps stimulate the mind

Basil: Helps promote focus and alertness while reducing stress

For the Busy-Bee Mom

Is mom always giving to others and never taking time for herself? (like every mom!) Help her hit the reset button. Calm and balance the mind with EARTH BALANCE Bath & Body Oil. Give her the wonderful gift of taking time for herself and a chance to restore her body and mind.

Mandarin: Mentally uplifting and helps relieve stress and anxiety

Cedarwood: Soothing and calming, encourages the release of serotonin

Lime: Helps to restore energy and refresh the mind

Frankincense: Aids anxiety and encourages deeper breathing and mental clarity

For the Health-Conscious Mom

Does mom like to over-indulge sometimes? Is she conscious of having a healthy lifestyle? Declutter and purify a sluggish body of toxins with the METAL DETOX Bath and Body Oil to feel renewed and refreshed.

Rosemary: Improves circulation, aids digestion and stimulates the mind

Grapefruit: Aids general detox and helps stimulate healthy digestion

Juniper Berry: Cleansing and purifying, helps remove toxins and improves circulation

For the “I can’t sleep!” Mom

Does mom have trouble sleeping? She can’t seem to turn the brain off at night? Be worry-free and soothe the mind and body with the WATER SOOTHE Bath & Body Oil. It’s comforting oils nurture and promote deep relaxation for a sound night’s sleep.

Lavender: Very relaxing, helps to induce sleep

Ylang ylang: Relaxes body and mind and encourages positivity

Rose Damask: Evokes positive thoughts, spiritual relaxation and feelings of joy, happiness and hope

Vetiver: Deeply relaxes, calming to an overactive mind and a natural sedative

Of course, keeping our bodies in a state of harmony requires a multi-faceted approach that takes in all aspects of lifestyle, seasonal, dietary and hormonal change, but choosing the best body oil that adapts with mom’s changing needs is a great start! Keep your skin in an optimum state of health and vitality with all of the natural skin care products from Elemental Herbology.