6 Essential Oils You Need In Your Home

Essential oils can be used for everything from mood enhancement to sleep improvement, to wound care, and more. Here are 6 that you should consider keeping on hand.

Many people think of the word “essential” as meaning necessary, but when it comes to essential oils, in fact, this means that the oil is the “essence” of the plant it comes from. Essential oils are highly potent as they are distilled directly from plants, seeds, flowers, or roots, which is why they are so strong smelling – and also why they are so effective when used for certain health concerns. That said, keep in mind that their potency means you will want to use caution when using them, and some may cause skin irritation, especially for those with very sensitive skin.

However, when used properly, essential oils can help your body in so many ways.  For example, some may improve your mood, others help you relax and relieve stress, and others can help you sleep better.

Here are 6 essential oils that you may find helpful to your health – and the benefits they can provide:

1.) Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil keeps your mind focused and may also help prevent or relieve headaches. It also boosts your energy and can provide a great caffeine-free pick-me-up if you’re feeling tired in the morning!

2.) Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil has many different benefits.  Most of them are medicinal – such as helping clear your air passages if you have asthma, or for cleaning out a wound. If you’ve got respiratory problems this oil should be at the top of your list because eucalyptus works wonders for people who suffer from bronchitis and sinusitis.

However, eucalyptus oil also has other benefits such as improving your mood and energizing your brain.

3.) Lemon Oil

Lemon oil has been known to reduce fatigue, so this is a great oil to infuse in your morning drinking water or to use in the shower.  It also helps invigorate your body and that will get you moving more during the day.

This is also a great one to help with anxiety.

4.) Lavender Oil

If you are under a lot of stress and have trouble relaxing or going to sleep at night, lavender essential oil may help. Some people apply a drop of lavender oil to the pillowcase before going to bed at night. It is also good for the skin, and is quite gentle, which makes it perfect for adding natural scent to homemade lotions and creams.

You’ll also find that lavender essential oils may boost your mood.

5.) Myrrh Oil

Myrrh is one of the essential oils you may want to add to your skin care checklist. This oil is traditionally used as a hormone balancer, and it may also improve your skin’s elasticity and help prevent or even remove stretch marks.

6.) Grapefruit Oil

Grapefruit oil smells amazing, and some claim that this oil can help reduce cellulite when applied to the skin. It is also great for reducing stress and improving your mood.

As you can see, essential oils can have dozens of different uses for your health and your home. There are many other essential oils available that you may want to experiment with, but the 6 listed above are a good idea to keep on hand.