How Aromatherapy Supports Women in Fight-or-Flight Mode
And why “Calm the Monkey Mind” oil is your new go-to ritual
In today’s always-on world, many women are living in a near-constant state of fight-or-flight—a stress response where the body stays on high alert. Over time, this chronic tension can manifest as anxiety, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, poor sleep, and even skin flare-ups.
At LUMIÈRE, we believe that true beauty starts with calm—from the inside out. That’s why we created our signature “Calm the Monkey Mind” oil blend, a soothing aromatherapy formula designed to quiet inner chatter, settle the nervous system, and restore your sense of center.
🌀 Understanding Fight-or-Flight
When your body perceives stress, it activates the sympathetic nervous system, pumping out cortisol and adrenaline. If this state lingers, it can disrupt your sleep, digestion, skin health, and emotional well-being.
You might feel:
Overwhelmed or restless
Easily triggered or anxious
Wired but tired
Disconnected from your body
🌸 Aromatherapy: A Natural Reset
Essential oils are powerful plant messengers that influence the brain's emotional center—the limbic system. Inhaling calming oils sends the body a signal of safety, helping shift you out of high-alert mode and into the peaceful rest-and-digest state.
✨ Introducing “Calm the Monkey Mind”
Crafted with care at LUMIÈRE, this unique blend includes:
Lavender & Ylang Ylang – deeply calming, soothes anxiety and tension
Frankincense – grounds and quiets mental noise
Palmarosa – balances emotions and uplifts the heart
Patchouli – stabilizes the nervous system and reconnects you to your body
💛 Why the name?
"Monkey mind" is a term from Eastern philosophy describing a restless, racing mind. This blend is designed to hush that inner monkey and bring you home to stillness.
🕯 How to Use It in Your Daily Ritual
Morning reset:
Inhale from palms and set an intention for calm as you start your day
Midday stress relief:
Apply a few drops to wrists or behind the ears before a meeting or errand
Evening wind-down:
Massage onto the soles of your feet, take 3 slow breaths, and let your body soften
During a facial or meditation:
Diffuse in your space or apply gently to the heart center to deepen the experience
🌿 Aromatherapy for Women in Stress Mode: What It Can Do
In addition to “Calm the Monkey Mind,” these oils support women living in a high-stress state:
Neroli & Mandarin – ease emotional overwhelm
Clary Sage & Geranium – balance hormones during perimenopause
Vetiver & Chamomile – promote deep, restorative sleep
💌 Available Now at LUMIÈRE
Whether you’re navigating burnout, perimenopause, or just feeling frazzled, “Calm the Monkey Mind” is your invitation to pause and return to yourself.
Stop by the spa to experience it during your facial or take home a bottle to create your own grounding ritual.
Click here to order yours online or Book a personalized Aromatherapy consultation HERE to create your own ritual blend.
