There are countless benefits of essential oils, but one of their most appealing features is that they can be used to create a calming atmosphere and promote peaceful feelings. 

Essential oils can create a calming atmosphere that can help you relax after a long, stressful day or whenever you are experiencing anxiety.

 Here are some essential oil blends: 

Lavender Oil

Lavender essential oil is one of the calming essential oils because it has significant calming and calming effects when used aromatically, topically, and internally.  The calming nature of Lavender essential oil makes it useful for easing feelings of tension and can help to promote soothing, positive feelings. 

Lavender oil is a popular choice for promoting an atmosphere that is conducive to a good night of sleep, as the light, floral aroma of the oil is useful for creating a calm environment. When you want to take advantage of the calming properties of Lavender oil, consider using this oil by diffusing it in your bedroom to relax before bed and prepare for a restful night of sleep or adding a few drops of Lavender to a warm bath after a long, stressful day to help ease tense feelings.

Lemon Essential Oil

This simple and young-spirit fragrance does come with a few surprises. Typically, lemon oil is used to revive and freshen up your energy during those sluggish and boring moments. However, there has been evidence that lemon oil has calming and soothing properties as well.

The refreshing citrusy smell of lemon will instantly make you feel “at home”, nice, safe, and calm. Not everyone will get the same results so you can try a small sample first. If you find you can’t use it as a relaxation aid in the evenings for example, just use it to perk up your mornings.

Roman Chamomile Oil

Roman chamomile, as its name suggests, is a popular oil whose use dates back the ancient Greek and Roman times. Chamomile is beloved for its calming effect that can soothe emotional upset. It is a popular oil choice to use with young children too because of its gentle nature.

Have you noticed that when you are stressed out, your stomach begins to ache or worse, you encounter a heartburn episode? Roman chamomile oil is soothing for the digestive system and will ease the feeling. In addition, it controls inflammation, which is triggered by stress and leads to more stress.

Vetiver Oil

Vetiver oil is known for its grounding, calming effect on emotions, and for its calming nature. The rich, exotic aroma of Vetiver is quite unique, however, it has the ability to promote grounded, calm feelings after a busy or frazzled day. Whether you are trying to create a calm atmosphere at home for your family, or need to feel grounded again after an emotional day, Vetiver can be very useful for promoting the type of calm feelings you desire.

All these essentials oils listed above can be gotten at Doterra

Published on HOLR Magazine.