Best 7 Essential Oils for Relaxation

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Are you looking for more natural ways to help you relax? Do you want easy to use solutions, so you can avoid feeling overwhelmed? 

Essential oils are not only natural tools, but they provide simple solutions to everyday problems. One of the top questions I’m asked is how to use essential oils to help relax. That’s why, in this post, I’ll share the best 7 essential oils for relaxation!

Why use essential oils? 

Essential oils are not only easy to use, but they are all natural. There are so many chemicals and toxins that we unfortunately run into on a daily basis in our common household cleaners, beauty care products, food, outside, etc. These natural tools provide ways to ditch the chemicals and reduce our toxic exposure. 

Since essential oils are natural tools, you can use them to make your own cleaners, hand soap, beauty care products, and so much more! That’s why they are the perfect addition for anyone who wants to live a natural lifestyle, and they provide a toxin-free environment for our families. 

Essential Oils for Relaxation

One way essential oils can be used is to promote relaxation, and to help support a calming environment. Here are some of the best essential oils for this!

1. Lavender essential oil

Lavender essential oil not only provides calming and relaxing qualities, but it also helps support sleep. It helps to ease tension and reduce anxious feelings. You can diffuse lavender or use a rollerball to apply it to your wrists or temples. 

Read more about Lavender here!

2. Bergamot essential oil

This oil has a calming and soothing aroma. When used, it produces both calming and uplifting benefits. Bergamot essential oil helps to soothe and calm the nervous system while reducing the feelings of negativity and stress. You can diffuse it, or use a rollerball to apply it to your wrists or temples. 

Read more about Bergamot here!

3. Ylang Ylang essential oil

Ylang Ylang is unique because it provides a calming, uplifting effect. It helps reduce the effects of daily stress and promotes a positive outlook. This oil can be diffused, applied in a rollerball to your wrists or temples, or added to fractionated coconut oil for use in a massage at the end of the day.

Read more about Ylang Ylang here!

4. Lemon essential oil

This essential oil is a citrus oil which means it’s uplifting and promotes a positive mood. You can diffuse Lemon oil or use a rollerball to apply to your wrists or temples. 

Read more about Lemon here!

5. Neroli essential oil

Neroli essential oil provides a positive and calming experience. It not only encourages relaxation, but it also may help reduce the feelings of anxiousness. This oil creates an uplifting atmosphere and is perfect to diffuse or apply topically in a rollerball at the end of each day!

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6. Frankincense essential oil

This oil induces feelings of peace, satisfaction, and overall wellness. Frankincense essential oil has soothing properties and is great to use at any time of the day! It not only promotes feelings of relaxation, but it also helps to balance your mood. You can diffuse it, or use it a rollerball to apply to your wrists or temples. 

Read more about Frankincense here!

7. Jasmine essential oil

Jasmine oil helps to evoke feelings of joy and peace. It helps to uplift the mood while providing a calming aroma. You can use a rollerball to add this oil to your pulse points throughout the day. 

Read more about Jasmine here!

Relaxing Essential Oil Blend

Now that you know the best 7 essential oils for relaxation, I wanted to share a relaxing and calming essential oil blend that you can use when needed throughout the day!

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Calming Essential Oil Diffuser Blend: 

• 2 drops Lavender essential oil
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
• 1 drop Frankincense essential oil
• 1 drop Bergamot essential oil

How to get started with essential oils

Getting started with essential oils is simple to do when you have someone to guide you along the way. I love helping people start their journey and supporting them along the way! 

I remember that feeling of getting started and not knowing the first steps, so I try to make it super easy to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed when stating this new journey. 

I would love for you to join in and get started! For more great information visit my getting started guide. 

It has lots of great free information on essential oils along with simple steps to get these oils into your home as soon as possible! 

Need extra support? Feel free to reach out through email or on my contact page! I love to help in any way I can.

What essential oils are good for beginners?

I get asked this question often. While each home and family situation is different, I generally always recommend at least the top 3 essential oils to begin. 

There are so many great ways to use them, and when you start taking simple steps, you are more likely to stick with healthy changes. 

Top 3 Essential Oils

1. Lavender
2. Lemon
3. Peppermint

I also offer a FREE Essential Oils for Beginner’s Course if you’re looking for more information on these and much more! 

Which of these essential oils for relaxation are your favorite? Let me know by leaving a comment below or sharing a comment or picture on my Facebook Page or tagging me on Instagram (@simply_reenI). I love hearing your feedback!

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All the best,

Reeni

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