5 Must-Have Essential Oils For Fall

October 6, 2015

With the weather getting cooler and a slight nip in the air, it’s wonderful to indulge in the warmth of essential oils. We’ve told you how these rich oils help you beat stress, avoid anxiety and feel relaxed at the end of a busy day. As fall approaches, you need oils that will keep your skin feeling smooth and hydrated, while also lifting your mood.

Here’s our pick of five essential oils that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy, while getting you in that holiday mood.

Lavender Essential Oil

Helps soothe your nerves.
Prevents and eases anxiety and depression.
Helps induce sleep.
Relieves headaches and migraines that can often be triggered with a change in season.
Prevents and eases the symptoms of cold, flu and cough that are common during the cooler season.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Helps soothe your nerves.
Takes care of headaches and migraine attacks that can often be triggered as a result of the seasonal change.
Helps reduce skin allergies or inflammations as a result of dryness.
Eases joint pain that can flare up in the cooler months and also helps reduces depression.

Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

Helps reduce the feeling of depression or anxiety.
Prevents or eases joint and muscle pains that often flare up in the cooler months.
Helps prevent symptoms of cold, cough and flu that are common in the fall and coming winter months.
Warms up your body from the inside.

Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Prevents your skin from drying.
Soothes your nerves.
Gives you a sense of calm and peace.
Great way to beat fatigue and feel relaxed.
Helps to open up and release any energy that is blocked in your body.

Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Has an excellent de-stressing effect.
Helps you beat stress and depression.
Reduces the feeling of anxiety or grief.
Makes you feel relaxed.
Removes negativity and makes you feel positive, happy and less irritable.

How To Use:
While there are many different ways to use essential oils, if you simply want to enjoy their aromas, try one of these techniques.

Mix them into your bath salts, and then slowly disperse them in water.
Scent up your room by using the oils in aroma diffusers.
Dab a few drops of oil on your pillow cover, and enjoy the aroma when you go to bed.
Never apply essential oils directly on your skin, as they are concentrated.

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