Top 5 oils for winter
During the winter months, with dropping temperatures and fewer daylight hours, our bodies automatically switch into energy-saving mode. In nature, winter is a time for rest, hibernation, energy conservation, and deep reflection. As days become shorter, most people experience the gloomy side of winter, which can have a detrimental effect on emotions, energy levels, and even one's attitude towards life, leading to what is known as the 'winter blues'.
Essential oils are beneficial during colder months not only for their scents, especially those with cheerful, happy, energizing, and warming perfumes, but also for their antibacterial properties that help combat and recover from all winter illnesses. This is what makes aromatherapy a perfect tonic for the winter season.
The most suitable essential oils for winter are those that can support our immune system, fight off winter colds, and gently stimulate us to bloom, shine, and be full of energy in spring and summer!
Top 5 essential oils for winter
1. EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS
The #1 winter oil that, with its well-known, fresh scent, helps with nasal congestion and eases breathing.
2. PEPPERMINT
In winter, it's excellent for relieving headaches that come as part of the cold and flu package, and it also helps ease breathing with a stuffy nose.
3. FRANKINCENSE
Frankincense essential oil is ideal for fighting colds as it helps soothe mucous membranes, calms, and maintains breathing.
4. TEA TREE
Another refreshing scent — tea tree is praised for its antibacterial properties. It gives the space a fresh, clean, and pleasant scent of an immaculate and comfortable home.
5. LEMON
Lemon is an excellent natural disinfectant. It can be used topically for its mood-boosting properties or on any surface you want naturally clean.
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Diffuser blends
BREATHE EASY
Fighting a stuffy or runny nose? Try this recipe - it combines eucalyptus, spearmint, and rosemary essential oils to promote clear breathing.
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops rosemary essential oil
1 drop peppermint essential oil
WARM ME UP
Long, cold winter days make everyone crave sun and warmth. Brighten your surroundings with this sweet-smelling, warming, and soothing blend of ylang-ylang, orange, and lemon essential oils.
4 drops orange essential oil
2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
3 drops lemon essential oil
HYGGE
In Scandinavia, they practice "hygge" or the art of comfort. This means taking time to enjoy small pleasures like a cup of hot tea and cookies or sitting by a fire with a warm blanket. Bring hygge into your home with this diffuser blend that combines lavender, patchouli, and frankincense essential oils to evoke a cozy atmosphere.
3 drops frankincense essential oil
3 drops patchouli essential oil
4 drops lavender essential oil
How to use essential oils
Quick fix: A few deep breaths from an essential oil bottle can help when you're at work, in the car, or whenever you need a quick break from strong emotions.
Diffuser: Creating a diffuser blend is a creative process that allows you to be active in processing unwanted or difficult emotions. As with perfume blends, inhale each essential oil you plan to use and consider your reaction to each scent. Follow your diffuser's instructions.
Roll-on: Create a personalized essential oil blend. Add 10 drops to a roller bottle and fill the rest of the bottle with a carrier oil. Take several deep breaths from the chosen essential oil bottle and momentarily notice how you feel, whether you like the aroma, or if it evokes any thoughts or memories? Apply the roll-on to the inside of your wrist for aromatic support throughout the day.
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Bath: What could be more nurturing than relaxing in an aromatic bath? Mix up to 8 drops of essential oil in a small amount of carrier oil and combine with bath salts (Himalayan, Epsom salt, etc.). Add the mixture to warm bath water. Relax and inhale the healing scent of the essential oils.
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Massage: A customized body massage blend can be used for self-massage, finding a loved one to help you, or you can take it to your professional massage therapist to apply. A 2.5% dilution in 30 ml is 15 drops of essential oil. 30 ml of carrier oil is usually enough for a full body massage.
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Cold winter weather means more days indoors; however, just because you're stuck inside doesn't mean you can't enjoy your surroundings. Create a cozy sanctuary, combat the winter blues, and promote well-being by diffusing essential oils.