Before we left the US, I became interested in essential oils due to their increasing popularity.  When we arrived in France, I realized they have been popular here for a long time and can be found EVERYWHERE.

If you go into any grocery store, pharmacy and even other retail stores, you will find essential oils and a variety of diffusers.  They are a popular homeopathic remedy for all sorts of ailments.  The best part is, you can go into a pharmacy and the pharmacist will know all about the oils and which oils are helpful for different things.  Usually there are free pamphlets with information on the different types of oils, what they can help remedy and how to use them (in a diffuser, through massage or by ingesting).  You can even find sprays to purify the air, nasal sprays and roll on oils for uses such as winter illnesses.

The first oil I bought was an anti-stress mixture last winter when I was having some expat-life frustrations haha.  I can’t wait to try a few more!

I love that the oils and diffusers are so widely available and affordable, and that many people use them as a natural remedy.