Relax to the max: our 6 favorite essential oils for aromatherapy

Let's face it, between deadlines, to-do lists, and the always-on world of social media, life is busy...and by busy, we mean stress. Because stress (and its frequent partner-in-crime fatigue) can ruin our complexion, we're always looking for ways to find peace of mind in this never-ending hustle and bustle. One of our favorite ways to relax? Using essential oils for their fantastic benefits in aromatherapy! Looking to add some aromatherapy to your busy routine? Below we share six of our favorite fragrant essential oils to help you get there!

Editor's Note: As tempting as it is, don't apply concentrated essential oil directly to your skin! Instead, use them in diffusers throughout your home to enjoy their wonderful scents. If you want to include them in your skincare routine, look for topical products that have a scent.

Benefits of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

With their ability to soothe your senses, relax your mind, and turn your surroundings into a serene, zen-inspired paradise, it's no wonder why essential oils are so important right now. According to the Mayo Clinic, essential oils used in aromatherapy are most often extracted from plants and then distilled to create a highly concentrated oil. You can find essential oils in a range of products, from oils themselves that can be diffused into the air, to skin and body care products that are scented and can be used in your makeup bag.

At Skincare.com, we love using essential oils in our daily routine as a quick and easy way to relax the body and mind, especially at the end of a long, stressful work week. From lavender to eucalyptus, rose and chamomile, there are many different scents that can transport your mind, body and soul to a more zen-like space. So, the next time you're feeling stressed, anxious, or anxious, try lightening up that daily routine a bit by adding a relaxation-inducing essential oil to your daily routine! Below we share some of our favorite essential oils to help you get there!

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

Lavender essential oil is perhaps one of the most popular scents in aromatherapy. We love lavender essential oil for its ability to soothe and relax at the end of a long, chaotic work week. Its pure floral scent helps our senses to relax completely and is especially good when we need to calm down, such as before bed or during hot yoga sessions.

EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL

Another relaxing fragrance is none other than eucalyptus essential oil. Eucalyptus essential oil is great if you are feeling stressed or mentally exhausted. Our beauty editors love using eucalyptus essential oil to rejuvenate their mind and increase mental clarity after a day of intense brain activity.

ROSE ESSENTIAL OIL

If you like rose water facial spray, you will love rose essential oil. It helps to relax and can even lift your spirits. You may also want to consider applying a few drops of spring fresh scent to your essential oil diffuser for extra relaxation.

JASMINE ESSENTIAL OIL

Speaking of floral scents, another one of our favorite zen-inducing essential oils is jasmine. Like a rose, a puff of jasmine essential oil puts our brains in total relaxation mode and can also lift our spirits.

ESSENTIAL OIL OF CHAMOMILE

We don't know about you, but when we think of stress relievers, our thoughts immediately come to chamomile. Chamomile herbal tea, chamomile-scented candles, chamomile skin care products—if they have chamomile, we think about it. Need to relax? Take chamomile essential oil.

ESSENTIAL OIL OF BERGAMOT

Another essential oil that we love to include in our aromatherapy treatments is bergamot essential oil. We love this earthy flavor - it kind of reminds me of Earl Gray tea! for its ability to relax and relieve stress.