Why I use essential oils?

I started using essential oils about seven years ago when my daughter was a freshman in college.My daughter has asthma however she never had an asthma attack while she was away at school.We attributed not having asthma attacks to the fresh mountain air.

Then one day when she came home and walked through the doorway we heard a PSST. It was my automatic room freshener.  My daughter started coughing instantly.

I would buy a new air freshener in her favorite scent before every home visit.Needless to say I haven't used any aerosol fragrant sprays since that day.
That's when I started looking for natural forms of fragrance. I couldn't use incense  because of  the smoke. The two only brands of candles that I could use was Yankee candles or Bath & Bodyworks.

 While both candles smelled really great the fragrance was very overwhelming for her.Then I noticed both candle makers used fragrance extracts and essential oils.That's when I got the idea to try  essential oils. I have never looked back since then I have discovered how essential oils can elevate aches pains, be used for skincare,hair care,natural pest removal,and a host of other diy projects.And of course candles.