Essential oils can be used to improve our health, vitality, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They are a great addition to any Lifestyle, Wellness or Self Care practice. However, there are so many different essential oils out there that it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. To help you out, neōb Lavender has compiled a list of popular essential oils which are great for beginners and experienced users alike.
10 Popular Essential Oils for Beginners:
1. Lavender Essential Oil
Aroma: Sweet & Floral
Properties: Skin healing, sleeping aid, calming & relaxing, reduces anxiety & stress, reduces headaches & migraines
2. Peppermint Essential Oil
Aroma: Menthol, Clean & Sweet
Properties: Cooling, soothes digestion, increases positivity & concentration.
3. Lemon Essential Oil
Aroma: Fresh, Citrusy, Zest & Fruity
Properties: Immune booster, reduces fever & infection, clean & fresh, clears mental fatigue, increases concentration & alertness.
4. Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil
Aroma: Citrus & Fruity
Properties: Refreshing, detoxing, soothes digestion, eases nervous exhaustion, lifts mood, increases self-esteem.
5. Myrrh Essential Oil
Aroma: Woody & Bittersweet
Properties: Respiratory aid, reduces chest infections, eases anger, increases feelings of peace, skin healing.
6. Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
Aroma: Sweet, Musky & Sharp
Properties: Uplifting, increases energy levels, calms anxiety, lowers stress.
7. Lemongrass Essential Oil
Aroma: Citrus, Grassy, & Sharp
Properties: Energizing, invigorating, encourages positivity, improves concentration, antifungal, insect repellent.
8. Patchouli Essential Oil
Aroma: Deep & Earthy
Properties: Treats certain skin conditions, soothes emotional exhaustion & stress, encourages emotional confidence, insecticide, antifungal, antibacterial.
9. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Aroma: Clean, Medicinal & Fresh
Properties: Respiratory aid, reduces coughs, reduces muscle & joint pain, uplifts mind, clears mental clutter.
10. Tea Tree Essential Oil
Aroma: Sweet, Woody, Medicinal & Fresh
Properties: Skin healing, reduces skin infections, treats acne, antimicrobial, antifungal, increase feelings of optimism.
This is not a comprehensive list of essential oils or their properties by any means. But knowing the basics of a few types of essential oils will help get you started.
Learning about essential oils is an ongoing process, and neōb Lavender is here with you for every step.
