Fresh, fruity and clean are all characteristics we’ve always associated with summer scents. And while we aren’t able to stay outside and scour fields populated with these aromas, you can definitely bring these into your living area. We’re turning our homes into a santuary, and the hunt for a new, specific scent can feel pretty endless. Well, we may have just the aroma for you.

While it may seem like a simple ingredient, orange blossom is actually pretty complex. It’s richer, sweeter and headier than its sister, neroli and has hints of white flower and jasmine. The blossom itself comes from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, known as the citrus aurantia and has some particularly impressive benefits when it comes to aromatherapy.

In a study published by the Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they found it significantly reduced cortisol levels in highly stressed individuals. And, it also calming aroma also works to reduce blood pressure and when infused into creams helps decrease inflammation.

But, as with most scents, its what you pair it with that determines what mood it will create. When combined with warm scents like bergamot, orange blossom can create an uplifting feeling, whereas when combined with woodier aromas such as pine and vetiver, it creates more of a relaxing effect. Safe to say it’s a scent that really applies to a few moods you may experience in the day.

And because these citrusy floral notes are so adaptable, they have been infused into a lot of different aspects of beauty. From a scented candle to a hair treatment, Stylist has chosen the products that will add a dose of summer breeze back into your beauty routines.

If you’re an avid Stylist fan, you’ll know it’s not always possible to find an issue of our magazine. Often they’re gone before you head into work (they disappear fast!), or you live in a part of the UK where you can’t get your hands on a copy. Add to this the fact that millions of us are not commuting right now, and we wanted to ensure you don’t miss out on the magazine any longer.

Which is why we’re delighted to let you know that Stylist magazine is now available in a digital format, both for Apple and Android users, allowing you to download the full magazine directly to your smartphone or tablet, wherever you may be.

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