This time of year, we return to slow mornings and early evenings, and often feel a deeper need for comfort. At Vessel, we love bringing our Aromatherapy Balms with us throughout the shortened days; small but powerful companions as we turn inward for the season. Here are five of our favourite ways to use them this winter:

1. Morning ritual

   After your shower, massage your chosen balm into your wrists and just behind your ears. Breathe in deeply before you begin your day and enjoy the delicious scent as it lingers. Lately, we’ve been wearing Grounded, Aura Protection, and Sanctuary.

   

2. Nourish winter skin

   Cold wind and hot showers can leave our skin feeling dry. Keep your balm in your bag and use it as a nourishing hand cream. The shea, jojoba, and kokum butter can work beautifully to soften and restore.

   

3. Enhance breathwork or meditation

   Begin your practice by massaging balm into the Yin Tang point, located between the eyebrows, at the centre of the forehead. This point is known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a place of profound healing and tranquility. It’s celebrated for calming the nervous system, supporting emotional balance, and helping restore harmony amid the chaos of modern life. We love using Intuition for solo guided meditations and Sanctuary for silent or grounding practices.

   

4. Mini midday reset

   Keep one on your desk for the inevitable midday slump. Massage into your palms and cup your hands over your face, breathing deeply. This palm inhalation ritual is simple but can be incredibly invigorating. Clarity is perfect for focus, mental sharpness, and clear expression.

5. Support sleep

   Rub Peace onto your temples and the soles of your feet before bed. Breathe in the calming scent of clary sage and lavender to ease into your nightly rest.

   

Purchase our Balm Bundle here (save $68) to explore our range of blends.