Immune-Boosting Essential Oils & Autoimmune Disease

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Sometimes, when people ask me about “immune-boosting” essential oils, I imagine tiny plant guardians standing at attention: little rosemary soldiers, cinnamon bark sentinels, tea tree scouts with their bright, clean confidence, marching around the body, ready to defend and protect.

It’s a sweet image, isn’t it?

But the truth, of course, is a bit more complex. Our bodies aren’t battlefields. They’re intricate ecosystems, constantly shifting and recalibrating. And if you’re someone living with an autoimmune condition, your immune system isn’t weak at all, it’s spirited. Enthusiastic. Occasionally too enthusiastic.

And that’s where aromatherapy becomes less about charging forward with immune-“boosting” heroes, and more about working with the body’s natural rhythms by supporting balance, calm, and clarity rather than waving a flag that says “Go, go, go!”

This is where having some aromatherapy education becomes incredibly valuable. Even when blending for ourselves or for our families, we want our blends to do what we intend… and we want them to do it safely. Essential oils are powerful allies, but like all good relationships, they respond best when we understand them, when we know how they work, where they shine, and when to invite them in gently rather than boldly.

Once we understand the science (which I promise, we’ll explore together in a soft and digestible way), the fun begins.

Because yes, there is a whimsical part. The blending. The noticing. The ritual. The quiet joy of watching drops fall into a beaker like little alchemical stars.

Aromatherapy can be deeply grounding and deeply magical…
even when the topic is as complex (and sometimes intimidating) as autoimmune disease.

Stay Tuned! Something Special Is Coming!

On December 12 and 13 at 1 PM ET, Jenny and I will host a special behind-the-scenes look at Thrive.

We’ll show you around the community, share what makes it such a supportive space for aromatherapists, and answer your questions to help you see if Thrive is right for you.

✨ Mark your calendar and get ready — details and links will be arriving soon!

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Upcoming Events (Free & Paid)

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Free

December 3 1:00 PM ET Skincare with Essential Oils & Carriers: Make a warming winter balm with essential oils
An exciting event on Youtube sharing essential oils for skincare, especially for the cooler months!

December 12 1:00 PM ET If you’re curious about the Thriving Aromatherapist Membership Program, stay tuned for a special event. I’ll be inviting you to learn more about what it’s all about and how you can be part of it. Mark Your Calendars!

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December 18, 2025 at 1 PM ET Natural Perfumes for Emotional & Physical Well-Being 1.5 hr Workshop Sign up now and gather your supplies for this workshop! A recording will be available if you are unable to attend the live event, and the course will be added to your Aromahead Student Account.

December 30, 2025 1 PM ET Thrive LIVE Fennel

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Aromatic Creations Recipe

Coconut Orange Tropical Salt Scrub

Coconut Orange Tropical Salt Scrub
A gentle way to start the day, with care for body and spirit.

Immune support doesn’t have to mean charging into the day. Sometimes it looks like slowing down, nurturing the skin, and inviting in warmth and joy.

This simple, mineral-rich scrub brings together the sunny scent of sweet orange essential oil, skin-loving jojoba oil, a touch of coconut oil, and the soft exfoliation of fine and small-grain Himalayan pink salt. The experience is both energizing and comforting, like a reset button you didn’t know you needed.

It’s been one of my favorite go-to recipes for years, especially on mornings when I want to feel clear, supported, and just a little more like myself.

Coconut Orange Tropical Salt Scrub Recipe

• 30 drops Sweet Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis)

• 4 oz (112 g) Pink Himalayan salt – fine grain

• 4 oz (112 g) Pink Himalayan salt – small grain

• 1 fl oz (30 ml) Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis)

• 1 oz (28 g) Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera)

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until fully combined. Transfer to a 16 oz amber PET jar or any container you have on hand with a tight-fitting lid.

To Use

Scoop a small amount and massage gently onto damp skin in the shower, using circular motions. Rinse well. Your skin will feel soft, nourished, and lightly scented, and no additional moisturizer needed.

Even now, as I write this, I can smell that bright, creamy citrus scent in my memory and it always brings a little lift.

This is aromatherapy in its most grounded form: warm water, nourishing ingredients, and a moment to connect with yourself before the rest of the world comes in.

Notes of Discovery

Immune-Boosting Essential Oils and Autoimmune Disease: What Aromatherapists Need to Know

It’s a common question in the aromatherapy world: What are the best immune-boosting essential oils?

But for those living with autoimmune conditions — or blending for someone who is — the answer requires more nuance.

In this article, I explore how to approach immune support with a gentler lens, rooted in balance rather than stimulation. It’s a topic that’s especially close to my heart, and one that aromatherapists, students, and curious blend-makers alike will benefit from understanding.

Here are just a few things we cover:

• Why the term “immune-boosting” can be misleading — especially in the context of autoimmune disease

• The difference between stimulating vs. supportive essential oils

• What oils to approach with extra care

• Safer, supportive alternatives that nourish without overstimulating

• A gentle diffuser blend recipe that’s both immune-supportive and emotionally balancing

I promised we’d explore this topic together is a digestible way. Be sure and click below and ready the article I prepared.

Product Spotlight

Himalayan Pink Salt

Himalayan Pink Salt
A humble essential for body, spirit, and even your kitchen.

There’s something grounding about working with salt, especially Himalayan Pink Salt, with its soft rosy glow and deep mineral richness. It’s one of those humble ingredients that earns its place in both the apothecary and the kitchen.

This particular salt from Aromatics International is one I come back to again and again. It’s unrefined, responsibly sourced, and available in both fine and small grain, perfect for body scrubs, bath blends, and gentle exfoliating formulas.

But there’s more to it than texture.

Himalayan salt is naturally rich in trace minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, elements our bodies recognize and respond to. When used in a body care recipe or warm bath, it softens the skin and can help ease tension, support circulation, and create a subtle sense of reset. There’s a reason salt has been used for centuries in cleansing and balancing rituals across cultures.

And yes, this salt is food grade, so you can absolutely keep a jar in your kitchen, too. I often say: what nourishes the body internally often supports it externally, and vice versa.

If you’re building your apothecary, or simply want to start with one elemental, multi-use ingredient, this is a must have!

From The Vine

Natural Living Club: A Community That Grows With You

We talk about the Natural Living Club (NLC) a lot around here and for good reason.

It’s where so many meaningful conversations happen. It’s where questions get answered, ideas are shared, and where plant lovers, aromatherapists, herbalists, and curious learners gather to support each other in creating a more natural, intentional life.

NLC is an incredibly rich community and resources that keep growing.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll find inside:

• Weekly live sessions on practical, much-needed topics

• Supportive discussions around essential oils, herbs, and natural wellness

• Exclusive coupon codes for Aromatics International products

• A private space (off social media!) to ask questions and connect

• A welcoming community that meets you exactly where you are

Whether you’re just beginning or deepening your natural living journey, this is a space that truly supports you.

We’d love to see you there!

We’d love to hear from you! Join inspiring conversations inside the NLC group! If you aren’t a member, it’s only $24 a year or $3/month!

Stay Inspired!

As the year begins to wind down, this little line always feels like a gentle exhale. Gratitude for what’s come. Openness for what’s next. And a quiet trust in the space in between.