Aromatherapy is a holistic healing method which uses essential oils drawn from nature to ameliorate the mind, body and spirit. Here at ES Best, we’re no strangers to the luxurious world of aromatherapy. Our own homes are filled to the brim with both electric and reed-powered diffusers, scented candles, incense burners and calming pillow sprays.
Part of the fun in exploring aromatherapy is discovering which scent combinations are best suited to you. If you’re already the proud owner of your very own electric diffuser, you’re likely already familiar with the most common scents: lemongrass for focus and relaxation, citrus blends for boosting your mood and lavender scents for your best night’s sleep yet.
However, a deep dive into luxurious, swirling scents available for oil diffusers might just reveal a target area you didn’t know you needed to focus on.
For instance, some unique scent combinations and their purposes include:
Peppermint, eucalyptus and lemongrass: these fresh springtime scents can help to re-energize the body and mind while boosting your mood and improving your concentration.
Clary sage, lavender and chamomile: a blend focusing on relaxation, clarity and calmness – clary sage in particular can be a wonderful scent to inhale after an anxious spell or panic attack.
Frankincense, eucalyptus, rosemary: whether you’re suffering from hay fever, a bad head cold or chronic sinus pain – this blend of airway-opening essential oils might just help to provide some much-needed relief.
You can choose between building-up a collection of individual essential oils to blend yourself, or purchase ready-made blends which have been expertly crafted with a specific purpose and target area in mind. Keep scrolling for a round-up of the best essential oils and blends to pop in your favourite diffuser.
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Essential oil blends
Forest Therapy Diffuser Oil
Designed to help ground and restore the body and mind, this pure essential oil blend consists of cypress tree, Ho wood and pink pepper scents. Aromatherapy Associates describes this outdoorsy blend as refreshing, earthly and citrussy – making it a wonderful addition to your morning wellness routine. If you truly believe in the healing power of nature, go ahead and bring the outside in with this delightful scent.
Buy now £28.00, Aromatherapy Associates
Clean Cotton
While ‘clean cotton’ isn’t technically an essential oil blend, nor does it have any natural healing properties – the nostalgic smell of fresh laundry might just provide some anxiety relief, and help to alleviate home sickness if you’re currently abroad.
Buy now £5.99, Yankee Candle
Tisserand Total De-Stress Diffuser Oil
Though de-stress and detox blends are incredibly popular within the world of aromatherapy, we’ve actually never come across this particular oil blend. Consisting of geranium, orange and nutmeg, this diffuser oil from Tisserand creates a fresh yet incredibly warming scent. Though cooler scents such as lavender and chamomile are fantastic for de-stressing, this blend will feel as though a ray of sunshine has travelled from the outside inwards.
Buy now £8.50, Boots
Wellbeing Essential Oil Blends Collection
NEOM is widely considered the master when it comes to aromatherapy. Founded by trained aromatherapist Nicola Elliott, NEOM is known for producing wonderfully effective, organic and pure aromatic blends. The natural fragrances are designed to specifically target certain areas of wellbeing, and it certainly helps that they smell delightful.
This gift set includes four different essential oil blends targeted toward sleep, stress, energy and all-round happiness. Though you can use these oils with NEOM’s Wellbeing Pod, the brand also recommends popping a few drops into your evening bath, or even using an oil as the base for a therapeutic massage.
Buy now £72.00, NEOM
This Works Deep Sleep Superblend Diffuser Oil
No one does sleepy scents better than This Works. We’re personal fans of the cult-favourite Sleep Superblend diffuser oil, which combines 100 per cent natural essential oils including lavender, camomile and vetivert to relieve tension, calm nerves and relax both the body and mind. Pop five drops into your electric diffuser and relax as the aromas gently fill your bedroom, lulling you into that precious beauty sleep.
Buy now £19.00, Amazon
Mental Clarity Essential Oil Blend
This refreshing blend comprises of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and basil which, while fantastic for boosting the mind, also works great as a general daily scent to enjoy no matter what you’re doing.
Buy now £4.96, Mystic Moments
Psychic Sisters Love Fragrance Oil 10ml
A wonderful, effeminate scent designed to be used alongside daily affirmations, this ‘Love’ essential oil blend of rose and lavender promotes self-love and healing.
Buy now £3.98, H&B
Pure essential oils
Tisserand Frankincense essential oil
Originating from Africa, India, and the Middle East, frankincense has been used for thousands of years as a powerful fragrance for relaxing and healing. Tisserand’s blend is warm and woody, distilled from the resin of the tree and provides a calming atmosphere. This soothing scent is said to calm the nervous system and promote inner wellbeing.
Buy now £13.78, Tisserand
Nikura Ylang Ylang (Complete) essential oil
Called the ‘flower of flowers’, ylang ylang is a powerful floral scent that will help to relax the body and mind. Nikura’s blend is delicate and subtle, so perfect for burning over a long period before bed, perhaps while winding down with a book or some evening yoga.
Buy now £5.65, Amazon
Neal’s Yard Remedies Lavender Essential Oil
Not only is the delicious scent of lavender proven to be calming for the body and mind, but it’s also a great way to keep away moths, too. Just add a few drops of this essential oil to water in a spray bottle and spray your carpet and clothes lightly. Then, once your moth-related stress is calmed, you can use it in your oil candles or baths for maximum relaxation.
Buy now £11.00, Neal’s Yard Remedies
Amphora Aromatics Lemon Verbena essential oil
A gloriously uplifting fragrance that fills the room with sweet citrus notes. As lemon verbena is rich in melatonin, this oil is a powerful tool when it comes to aiding sleep and will help you drift off naturally. Citrus scents are also a great mood booster, making this a real feel good oil.
Buy now £5.00, Amazon
