Be it for sleep, stress or sex, there’s an oil or two that can help with many of the problems standing in your way of achieving perfect wellness—here are the best essential oils to add to your repertoire.
Best Essential Oils For Sleep
Chamomile And Lavender
If you struggle to switch off in the evening, lavender could be for you. shows it can reduce anxiety—or just the inability to switch off, which isn’t just helpful for falling asleep, but also staying asleep. Ideally, you should look for a blend with both lavender and chamomile, as chamomile is another natural sedative essential oil. Our picks are ($12.99) and ($45) with rose, neroli, and lavender essential oils.
Best Essential Oils For Stress
Bergamot, Sweet Orange And Grapefruit
Citrus oils to the rescue—for basically any reason you’re stressed, they are likely to help. If you have a racing mind or need lift your mood when you're under pressure, a mood-boosting blend is ideal, such as ($26) or ($22).
Best Essential Oils For Immune Support
Eucalyptus, Clove And Rosemary
Nobody likes missing out, so keeping our immune systems supported is pretty high on the agenda. Your essential oil go-tos for this are clove, rosemary and eucalyptus, all of which are anti-bacterial and can help purify the air in your home or office. Make life easy with a blend like ($20) or ($13.95).
Best Essential Oils For Focus
Lemongrass And Cinnamon
If you’re feeling stressed or can’t concentrate on a single spreadsheet, you need some lemongrass in the air: say it enhances attention, alertness and calmness—everything you need to deal with your boss’ late afternoon requests. Similarly, cinnamon can stabilise blood sugar levels, often the real reason you’re slumping. A blend with both is ($21.95), or you can grab them individually from Eco Modern Essentials—cinnamon ($32) and lemongrass ($18).
Best Essential Oils For Skin
Jojoba And Rosehip
Lacklustre, lifeless and blemished skin be-gone: glowing, just-got-back-from-holiday skin is just one essential oil away. Jojoba is an antioxidant-rich, hypoallergenic oil that helps prevent acne and nourish the skin, and ($32) is a great addition to any collection as it can also be used as a skin-safe carrier oil for your other favourites. Looking to smooth out scars, stretch marks and fine lines? Check out ($41.99).
Best Essential Oils For Sex
Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang And Patchouli
Yep, essential oils for sex are a thing—Eco Modern Essentials offers a trio of aphrodisiac essential oils including of ($32) which increases desire, y ($28) which can get you in the mood, and ($22) which can reduce inhibitions—all parts of having more great sex.
Best Essential Oils For Pain Relief
Peppermint, Lemon And Lime
About one in five Australians suffer some form of chronic pain. The oil that will come to your aid is peppermint, which to help reduce multiple kinds of pain. Start with alternating a few drops of ECO’s ($18) and ($20) oils to your diffuser, or carry a handy ($10.39) for headache relief on the go.
If you’re looking for some self-care ideas to go with your favourite essential oils, we’ve got you covered right here.
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