Is your wellbeing in trouble? Whatever your mind and body might need right now, here’s a list of our essential oil heroes to your rescue.
Tea Tree Essential Oil – Melaleuca alternifolia – AKA: The Germ Repellent
Our Quick Tips:
- Before going to bed add 6 drops of Tea Tree to the water in your Aroma Spa Diffuser. Its antimicrobial properties will help clear your sinuses and fight off germs.
- To use as a household cleaner, add two drops to a dishcloth to deeply cleanse kitchen surfaces, naturally.
Lavender Essential Oil – Lavandula angustifolia – AKA: The Sleep Aid
Our Quick Tips:
- An hour before bed, add 6 drops of Lavender to your Aroma Spa Diffuser to tell mind and body it’s time to sleep.
- Create your own massage oil to relax mind and body before bed. Add 10 drops of Lavender to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Eucalyptus globulus – AKA: The Decongestant
Our Quick Tips:
- In a bowl of just boiled water add 3-5 drops of Eucalyptus and inhale for 5 minutes with a towel over your head to decongest and clear.
- Use in massage to treat tired and achy muscles when feeling run down. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of essential oil in total, even when combining different essential oils)
Rosemary Essential Oil – Rosmarinus officinale – AKA: The Study Buddy
Our Quick Tips:
- Diffuse 6 drops of Rosemary in your Aroma Spa Diffuser to help aid concentration and improve memory when working from home or homeschooling.
- Use in massage to boost circulation and treat tired and achy muscles. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of oil in total, even when combining different essential oils)
Lemon Essential Oil – Citrus limonum – AKA: The Immunity Booster
Our Quick Tips:
- Diffuse 6 drops of Lemon Essential Oil in your bedroom every day. This will help to boost the body’s immune system and stimulate the production of white blood cells – thereby increasing your ability to fight off illness.
- Use in massage to de-toxify the body and help boost immunity. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of oil in total, even when combining different essential oils).
Peppermint Essential Oil – Mentha piperita – AKA: The Breath of Fresh Air
Our Quick Tips:
- Diffuse 6 drops of Peppermint in your Aroma Spa Diffuser to help bring clarity to a busy mind and provide an instant clearing effect for the body when feeling congested.
- Use in a foot massage to provide an instant cooling effect to the skin to treat tired or achy feet. It also makes them smell great! Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of oil in total, even when combining different essential oils).
Frankincense Essential Oil – Boswellia carterii – AKA: The Meditation Marvel
Our Quick Tips:
- Diffuse 6 drops of Frankincense in your Aroma Spa Diffuser to help bring a sense of stillness and calm, deepening and relaxing the breath. This is a great accompaniment to your home yoga session, or just to create a calm ambience as you relax at home.
- In a bowl of just boiled water add 3-5 drops of Frankincense and inhale for 5 minutes with a towel over your head to release tension in the mind, helping you focus and move forward in decision-making.
Orange Essential Oil – Citrus aurantium dulcis – AKA: The Positivity Promoter
Our Quick Tips:
- Diffuse 6 drops of Orange in your Aroma Spa Diffuser to help bring a lightness to your mood and diminish anxiety and stress.
- Use in massage to detoxify the body and uplift your mood. Add 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of your chosen blending oil before applying to the skin. Try blending with other oils to supercharge the effects (only use 10 drops of oil in total, even when combining different essential oils).
Bergamot Essential Oil – Citrus aurantium bergamia – AKA: Sunshine in a Bottle
Our Quick Tip:
Diffuse 6 drops of Bergamot in your Aroma Spa Diffuser to bring sunny contentment and warmth to your mood at home, even on the days the sun isn’t shining outside!
Check our advice for using Essential Oils for children and pregnant women before trying out any of our essential oil tips.
Don’t forget you can blend these essential oil heroes with complementing oils to supercharge their effects and personalise your aromatherapy experience.
