Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being Sometimes it¿s called essential oil therapy Aromatherapy uses aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit It enhances both physical and emotional health Aromatherapy is thought of as both an art and a science Recently, aromatherapy has gained more recognition in the fields of science and medicine Aromatherapy works through the sense of smell and skin absorption using products such as diffusers, aromatic spritzers, inhalers, bathing salts, body oils, creams or lotions for massage or topical applications, facial steamers, hot and cold compresses and clay masks.