Essential oils and aromatherapy have been used for thousands of years as a way to improve sleep, relax moods and muscles, and even cure certain ailments. Inhaling essential oils can trigger stress relief and different memories for different individuals. Absorbing essential oils through the skin can carry treatment throughout your body via the bloodstream.
Decide which smells and reliefs you want most and create your own natural remedies. Then add them to your Wellness Kit. Consider placing a favorite combo in your kids' Wellness Kits as well.
Here are our top five favorite essential oil mixes for restoring calm during recovery:
Calm + Focus
- 3 drops vetiver essential oil
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
- 2 tsp carrier oil of choice
- 1 roll-on bottle
Self-Care
- 3 drops frankincense essential oil
- 3 drops tangerine essential oil
- 2 tsp carrier oil of choice
- 1 roll-on bottle
Wellness
- 3 drops tangerine essential oil
- 3 drops frankincense essential oil
- 3 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 oz water
- Mist bottle
Renew
- 3 drops bergamot essential oil
- 3 drops clove essential oil
- 3 drops cinnamon essential oil
- 2 oz water
- Mist bottle
Happiness
- 3 drops bergamot essential oil
- 3 drops ylang ylang essential oil
- 3 drops tangerine essential oil
- 3 drops jasmine essential oil
- 3 drops lemon essential oil
- 2 oz water
- Mist bottle
If you have extremely sensitive skin, use water and a mist bottle for all uses. Diluting and diffusing essential oils is best. Not all brands or oils are created equally, so be sure you are purchasing recommended oils from a trusted source. Most people inhale oils, or apply small droplets to the bottom of feet, arms, wrists, neck or behind the ears.
Adding small things like essential oils into your Wellness Kit can really help restore calm during a trying event like a natural disaster. Packing a small jar of essential oils into your preparation kits is one small, yet effective, way to improve recovery for you and your family.
