Stress is inevitable especially in modern day. It’s super important to do as much as you can to reduce stress. There are so many stress relieving activities, but something that can help support stress relief is essential oil. Essential oils have so many benefits. They can change your mood, get rid of headaches, help you relax and so much more. Below are some of the best essential oils for stress relief.
- Lavender
Lavender is a super popular essential oil for reducing stress and anxiety. It has been scientifically proven to slow heart rates and lower blood pressure plus it smells great. Lavender is also great for improving quality of sleep.
- Neroli
Neroli reduces the feelings of anger, irritability and stress. In ancient Egypt it was used to heal the body, mind and soul.
- Lemon
Lemon promotes energy and relieves nausea and anxiety. Lemon is a super popular essential oil and along with stress relief it also promotes energy with its trong citrus scent.
- Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang boosts feelings of joy and comfort and it reduces negative emotions such as stress and anxiety.
- Frankincense
Frankincense is a super popular essential oil. It boosts mood and reduces feelings of anxiety and stress. It can also improve focus and decrease pain, mentally and physically
- Chamomile
Chamomile has an amazing soothing smell and much like chamomile tea promotes relaxation, and calmness.
- Jasmine
Jasmine has been used in Asia as a natural remedy for anxiety, stress, insomnia and depression.
- Rose
Rose is amazing for relaxation; its scent soothes emotions, headaches, breathing rates and balancing hormones.
- Bergamot
Bergamot promotes energy, fights bacterial infections and stimulates joy and freshness.
Using essential oils for stress relief
Now that you know what oils to use you need to know how to use them. There are a few different ways you can use essential oils; here is a list of some of my favorite ways to use essential oils.
- Diffuser
This is one of my favorite and the easiest ways to use essential oils. All you have to do is place a few drops of your oil of choice with water in your diffuser.
- With a carrier oil
Putting oils on the skin is a great way to get the most benefit of the oil. However It’s super important to dilute oils with a carrier oil when you’re putting them directly on the skin. This is because the essential oils are too potent to be put directly on the skin. My favorite carrier oil is jojoba because it’s super easy to use. Just mix 20 to 25 drops of jojoba with a drop of essential oil.
- In a bath
The best part about this method is that you’re doing two stress relieving things, a bath and essential oils. Just be sure you’re still using carrier oil.