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On the scent of a good night's sleep
More are turning to plant oils to aid sleep and reduce stress amid the pandemic
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Scent specialist Elizabeth Ho (above), founder of aromatherapy firm la Brise de Parfums, says some of the best scents for the bedroom are lavender, frankincense, ylang ylang and wild orange.
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Ms Maybelle Sua, founder of six-year-old local online clothing brand Neonmello, turned to an aromatherapist last year when she developed pandemic-induced insomnia.
"I faced challenges every day because of business uncertainties," says the 32-year-old. "It got harder and harder to fall asleep during those difficult times."
