The Best Calming Essential Oils

Among the countless benefits of essential oils, one of their most appealing attributes is that they can be used to create a calming atmosphere and promote feelings of peace and harmony. When you have had a long, stressful day, calming essential oils provide a quick, natural way for you to create a calm environment that will put you at ease.

Lavender
calming nature of Lavender essential oil makes it useful for easing feelings of tension and can help to promote soothing, positive feelings. Lavender oil is a popular choice for promoting an atmosphere that is conducive to a good night of sleep, as the light, floral aroma of the oil is useful for creating a calm environment. Consider the following uses for Lavender essential oil:

Diffuse Lavender in the bedroom to relax before bed and prepare for a restful night of sleep.

Add a few drops of Lavender to a warm bath after a long, stressful day to help ease tense feelings.

Bergamot
An incredibly unique essential oil, Bergamot is known to have both calming and uplifting properties. When stress levels or tensions are high, Bergamot oil provides a wonderful way to promote a calming atmosphere, while simultaneously encouraging uplifting feelings. With its light, citrusy aroma, Bergamot oil is an extremely useful calming essential oil. Try these few application methods:

Diffuse Bergamot at your desk or in your home.

Combine Bergamot with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for a relaxing topical massage at home.

Clary Sage
The chemical profile of Clary Sage oil makes it one of the most relaxing, soothing, and balancing essential oils—something that people knew even long ago. In the Middle Ages, the Clary Sage plant was used for several purposes because of its soothing properties. Take a look at some of the easiest ways to harness the calming properties of Clary Sage oil:

Combine a few drops of Clary Sage oil with water in a spray bottle and spritz over your pillow before going to bed.

Diffuse Clary Sage at the end of a long day.

When you need a quick and simple way to relax, apply Clary Sage oil topically to the pulse points (neck and wrists) to help create a sense of calm.

Roman Chamomile
Not only is Roman Chamomile oil known to have calming effects on the skin, but it has a sweet, floral aroma as well. In ancient times, the Romans used chamomile oil to promote calming feelings of courage before going off to war. Thankfully, these same calming properties can still be useful today. Check out a few simple ways that you might enjoy using Roman Chamomile oil during your daily routine:

Apply Roman Chamomile to the chest over the heart for feelings of well-being.

When you find yourself in a bad mood, try diffusing Roman Chamomile oil.

Ylang Ylang
Derived from yellow, star-shaped flowers found on the tropical Ylang Ylang tree. The sweet and spicy floral aroma of Ylang Ylang oil has been known to support feelings of stress and tension, while simultaneously promoting a positive outlook. Ylang Ylang is a unique, must-have oil with a wide variety of uses, just a few of them listed below:

Combine a few drops of Ylang Ylang oil with Epsom salts and place in a warm bath to promote relaxation.

Apply Ylang Ylang to the back of the neck for a calming, uplifting effect.

Rub Ylang Ylang oil on the wrists for a natural perfume that will give off a soothing and calming aroma throughout the day.

Petitgrain
The fresh, floral aroma of Petitgrain oil is not only inviting and comforting, but the oil also provides calming and relaxing benefits that can help support mental well-being. In addition to calming feelings of stress and tension, Petitgrain oil can also be useful at bedtime when you want to create a serene environment for restful sleep. If you haven’t ever tried Petitgrain oil, consider a few of the simple uses below to get you started:

When you are in the middle of a stressful day, diffuse Petitgrain oil.

Spritz a few drops of Petitgrain oil and other calming essential oils like Lavender or Bergamot over your pillows and bedding before sleep.

Vetiver
Vetiver oil is known for its grounding, calming effect on the emotions. The rich, exotic aroma of Vetiver is quite unique, however, it has the ability to promote grounding. Whether you are trying to create a calm atmosphere at home for your family, or need to feel grounded again after an emotional day, Vetiver can be very useful for promoting the type of calm feelings you desire. Here are a few ideas for using Vetiver on a daily basis:

After a difficult day, massage Vetiver oil into the neck and feet to promote feelings of calm.

Place a drop of Vetiver in the hands, rub the palms together, and inhale the aroma.