Essential oils derived from flowers, seeds, leaves and bark of plants contain aromatic molecular compounds that are known to enhance mood, energize and calm. You can apply them directly onto the skin or diffuse them at home.
Energize your day with our Feel Refreshed blend of zesty Sicilian lemon and basil or try our clarifying Eucalyptus oil to feel revitalized!
Peppermint
Peppermint essential oil is an all-natural energy booster with an invigorating aroma. Studies have demonstrated its constituents menthol and menthone can stimulate both mind and body, improving mental clarity and focus.
If you find it hard to wake up in the morning or are struggling through midday slump, try dabbing a few drops of an energizing oil onto a tissue and sniffing throughout the day. Or use it in a diffuser or roll-on for an invigorating scent that will refresh and revive you!
Most essential oils are safe for inhalation or topical application when mixed with carrier oil, although certain should not be used on children or during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always consult a healthcare provider first before using any oil on your skin, and test out small amounts first to make sure everything goes as expected.
Lemon
Lemon essential oil has many stimulating and uplifting benefits that go far beyond simply refreshing the air, including increasing concentration and alertness, strengthening immunity systems and relieving grogginess, as well as possessing anti-infective, astringent, detoxifying, antiseptic and calming properties.
Studies conducted on students who took language lessons in classrooms with diffused lemon oil performed far superior on tests than those who didn’t receive this treatment, helping to strengthen memory retention.
Try incorporating it into your morning or midday routine to combat fatigue, or post lunch as an energy booster and productivity boost. Diffuse in the office for an uplifting aroma to encourage productivity; plus it acts as an effective insect repellent!
Basil
Basil is an effective natural decongestant and mood-lifter, relieving stress and anxiety while supporting respiratory systems by soothing symptoms associated with sinusitis, bronchitis and asthma.
Basil Essential Oil boasts antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties which make it a potent natural treatment option for acne, stomach spasms, headaches, indigestion and infections.
All oils in the basil genus are adaptogens, meaning that they help restore normal bodily and mental functioning after periods of stress or illness. Try this essential oil blend first thing in the morning for combatting grogginess or after lunchtime for getting over afternoon slumps. Combine it with refreshing Peppermint, invigorating Lemon, Eucalyptus or stimulating Ginger Root CO2 or clarifying Tea Tree for maximum effect.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus trees are one of the largest hard wood forestry crops globally and are best-known for their essential oil. There are approximately 700 species of eucalyptus tree with unique properties and scents; distillation produces this oil from different parts of a tree such as stem, adult leaves, immature flowers, fruits or even immature seeds; its primary component being 1,8-cineole.
When shopping for eucalyptus oil, select high-quality brands with clear labeling regarding plant species, extraction method and country of origin. When inhaled or diffused aromatically through diffusion or topical application these oils provide powerful energy boosts to clear your mind and revive the body – keeping you on task throughout your day while supporting an immune-friendly system.
Tea Tree
Tea tree oil is produced by distilling leaves from Australia’s Melaleuca alternifolia plant, providing an antimicrobial essential oil that can relieve symptoms associated with colds, such as congestion and cough. Furthermore, tea tree oil soothes and disinfects skin while inducing sweat production to release toxins from your system through perspiration.
The National Library of Medicine lists various traditional uses for tea tree oil, including relieving irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and treating skin conditions such as acne or psoriasis. But more research needs to be conducted before conclusively proving these benefits; always consult your healthcare provider prior to beginning any essential oil regimen, and conduct a patch test on a small area of skin before applying undiluted essential oil – this will ensure no allergic reactions occur.