10 SCENTS OR ESSENTIAL OILS FOR STRESS RELIEF:

                       10  SCENTS OR  ESSENTIAL OILS FOR STRESS RELIEF:

1. Bergamot – Bergamot is the scent used to flavor Earl Grey Tea.  It has a clear, citrus-y aroma, similar to orange or lemon but much lighter and with a freshness of a cool breeze. Bergamot’s uplifting aroma is very healing for anxiety and depression. Bergamot can cause sensitivity to sunlight, so avoid direct exposure for 24 hours if you apply this oil to your skin.

2. Peppermint – Peppermint essential oil is especially uplifting if you are suffering from mental fatigue. Its cool, refreshing scent is reminiscent of peppermint candies, though perhaps not quite as sweet. Peppermint is unique in that it is both a nervine (calming to the nerves) and stimulant, so its aroma will give you a bright, cheery outlook on life. It’s also one of the best oils because it can soothe everything from a headache to an upset stomach.

3. Grapefruit – Grapefruit provides a very light but tangy citrus scent. The smell is energizing and invigorating. Try a grapefruit lotion for those mornings when you know you will have a stressful day to reduce tension and increase productivity.

4. Vetiver – Vetiver is  deep, dark, earthy and resinous, vetiver smells like growing things in the springtime, pushing their little green noses up through moist soil. Some people love vetiver’s musty aroma while other people can’t stand it, so test this one out before purchasing. Vetiver has a heavy quality to it and is particularly useful in cases of insomnia or nervous stress where the mind is cluttered with racing thoughts.

5. Jasmine – Jasmine is a warm and exotic smelling flower that comes from India. it reduces stress or just makes you think of that last tropical vacation where all you did was lie on a beach. Either way – Jasmine works wonders in a bath or in your bedroom.

6. Mandarin – Mandarin is one of the sweetest scents. The light sugary smell will brighten your day just as much as it brightens your senses. A mandarin orange tastes as good as it smells so take a bite out of one every morning for an energized day.

7. Rose –Roses are amongst the most famous of smells and the strong floral note is used in many perfumes, lotions, candles and oils. The scent of a rose has a calming effect and the real thing carries the purest aroma. Go buy yourself some roses after a long day for a special treat.

8. Ylang Ylang – Ylang Ylang is a hard scent to pin down. Some call it fresh, some call it fruity and some call the oil distinctly floral. Ylang ylang essential oil has the same effect on the psyche as alcohol (without the side effect of drunkenness); it is both relaxing and removes inhibitions.  This delicate scent is not only known for reducing stress but also the unique aroma is thought to alleviate depression and panic attacks. Ylang ylang is an excellent oil for type-A personalities who feel the need to control every detail of their daily lives.Ylang Ylang is a popular note in expensive perfume and brings a calming effect to the home when used as an essential oil

9. Lavender - –Lavender essential oil is perhaps one of the best all-around healing essential oils. It’s great for skin and wound healing. Lavender is antidepressant and soothes the nerves. Its scent is sweet, floral and herbaceous. When working with lavender essential oil, most people feel a sense of clarity and calm. Lavender is a warm and light scent that is concentrated in the foliage of this beautiful purple flower. Try a bath with lavender essential oils (or simply sprinkle the foliage directly in the water). You can also add a few droplets of lavender oil to your sheets for a restful sleep.

10. Chamomile – Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory herb that works wonders during allergy, calms the nervous system and aids in sleep. Allergies are known to act up during times of stress and sleep can also become an issue. If you are suffering from insomnia, a cup of chamomile tea should do the trick.