Your sense of smell allows you to have a new perspective of your surroundings. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to stimulate the sense of smell. Essential oils can also be used directly on the skin or hair when blended with an essential oil carrier. These oils are distilled from plant leaves, flowers, and seeds and there is a wide variety of them. To help you select the best essential oils, we have compiled a list of our recommendations.
1. Lavender
Lavender essential oil is a popular choice for good reason. Many Young Living products, like Lavender Calming Bath Bombs, Lavender Lip Balm, and Lavender Foaming Hand Soap, feature this best-selling oil.
How to Use Essential Oil:
- Make a room spray – In a glass spray bottle, combine 1 cup of distilled water and 10 drops of lavender. For a lovely springtime smell, spritz the air, blankets, and carpets with the spray.
- Add to skincare routine – After sun exposure, you can apply lavender topically or add it into your face essence, serum, or moisturizer.
- Diffuse it – Diffuse it with Cedarwood and Orange to create a relaxing atmosphere before going to bed.
2. Thieves
With Thieves essential oil blend, you can add a little spice while keeping everything nice and clean. Many Young Living products, including cleaners, wipes, and hand purifiers, are transformed by this blend!
How to Use Essential Oil:
- Clean with it – You can add a few drops to your dishwasher to reduce odors and aid in your cleaning routine.
- Use a roll-on – Thieves® Roll-on contains essential oils of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary. The roll-on is pre-diluted for on-the-go applications.
- Diffuse it – Diffuse 8-20 drops for a fresh, comforting scent.
3. Lemon
Lemon essential oil’s citrus notes, combined with its many functions, make it a notable addition to our list.
How to Use Essential Oil:
- Clean with it – You can add lemon essential oil to your multi-surface cleaning solutions for a boost of fragrance and cleaning power.
- Reduce Odors – Put some drops of lemon on a cotton ball and toss it in an empty trash can to reduce foul odors.
- DIY Goo Gone – Lemon essential oil removes sticky residue from stickers or gum.
4. Cedarwood
Cedarwood essential oil has a sweet and woodsy scent that is perfect for a comfortable night in. This oil has gained popularity, and it can be found combining with other oils in a variety of blends.
How to Use Essential Oil:
- Add to hair care routine – Massage a few drops into your scalp to give your hair a shiny, healthy appearance.
- Make an outdoor spray – Combine Citronella, Rosemary, or Lemongrass with water or alcohol-free witch hazel to make an outdoor spray.
- Add to bedtime routine – Diffuse Cedarwood with Lavender and Roman Chamomile before bedtime or put 1-2 drops on your pillow.
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