The best essential oils for everyday well-being

True treasures of nature

Welcome to the fascinating world of essential oils, concentrates of natural benefits that can transform your daily life. Whether you're looking to soothe digestive problems, boost your immune system or find a moment of serenity in a busy day, essential oils can find their place in your daily routine and offer natural, effective solutions.

In this article, we'll explore the different ways you can integrate essential oils into your wellness rituals. You'll discover practical advice on choosing the oils best suited to your needs, tips on how to use them safely, and expert recommendations for maximizing their benefits.

Ready to discover the power of essential oils to improve your physical, mental and emotional well-being? This is the place!

In the morning: awaken your senses with essential oils

Peppermint essential oil: an invigorating wake-up call

Properties and uses:
Peppermint essential oil(Mentha x piperita) is rich in menthol, giving it stimulating and refreshing properties. It's ideal for helping you wake up in the morning and stimulating your nervous system.

Expert advice:
For an immediate toning effect, add 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil to a dab of shower gel. This small gesture will transform your morning shower into an invigorating experience that will prepare you for the day ahead.

Lemon essential oil: a cheerful start to the day

Properties and uses:
Lemon(Citrus limon) essential oil is another essential oil that can help you get the day off to a good start. Rich in coumarins, which tone the nervous system, it is also known to promote a good mood and reduce symptoms of irritability and fatigue.

Expert advice:
To get your day off on the right foot, diffuse a few drops of Lemon essential oil between 10 and 20 minutes before getting ready in the morning. This practice can help you maintain a good mood throughout the day.

These two essential oils are also renowned for their digestive stimulating properties. Add 1 drop of Lemon essential oil and 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil to a teaspoon of vegetable oil of your choice, and take it right after breakfast.

3 gestures to remember for an invigorating morning:

1. Add 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil to your shower gel for an invigorating experience.
2. Diffuse a few drops of Lemon essential oil to erase fatigue and put you in a good mood.
3. Ingest 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil and 1 drop of Lemon essential oil with a spoonful of vegetable oil after breakfast to ease difficult digestion.

During the day: energy and focus with essential oils

Ravintsara essential oil: a shield for the day

Properties and uses

With its high concentration of 1.8 Cineol, Ravintsara essential oil(Cinnamomum camphora) is an essential oil with antiviral and immunostimulant properties. Not only is it ideal for boosting your natural defenses, it is also often recommended for its ability to purify the air, which can be particularly useful during the winter months.

Expert advice

For a protective effect, add a few drops of Ravintsara essential oil to your diffuser and switch it on for around 20 minutes in the room you're in. You can repeat the operation several times during the day, especially if you change rooms.

Black Spruce essential oil: the daily tonic

Properties and uses

Black Spruce (Picea mariana) essential oil is known for its stimulating and invigorating properties, thanks to its alpha-pinene content, which acts notably on the endocrine system. It is excellent for combating mental and physical fatigue. This essential oil also has anti-infectious properties, making it particularly useful during periods of flu or colds.

Expert advice

Use Black Spruce essential oil as a diffuser to boost energy and purify the air. You can also massage your adrenal glands (located roughly in the middle of your back) with 3 drops of essential oil diluted in a vegetable carrier oil. This massage can be particularly effective in the middle of the day, when fatigue begins to set in.

Rituals for an energetic day:

1. Diffuse a few drops of Ravintsara and Black Spruce essential oils in 20-minute sessions several times a day, depending on the room you're in.
2. Massage your adrenal glands with 3 drops of Black Spruce essential oil diluted in a little vegetable oil when you feel tired.

In the evening: relaxation and sleep with essential oils

True Lavender essential oil: a relaxing evening

Properties and uses

Particularly rich in linalyl acetathttps://landema.com/en-us/our-extracts/roman-chamomile-essential-oile, a molecule with calming effects on the nervous system, True Lavender Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil is your evening ally with its soothing, relaxing virtues. It promotes deep relaxation, the key to restful sleep.

Expert advice

Diffuse a few drops of True Lavender essential oil in your bedroom 10 to 20 minutes before bedtime. You can also massage your solar plexus with 2-3 drops of this essential oil, or put 1 drop on your pillow, on a handkerchief or on each wrist, so you can inhale it during the night.

Roman Chamomile essential oil: serenity before bedtime

Properties and uses

For deeper sleep, try Roman chamomile(Anthemis nobilis) essential oil. Thanks to its high ester content, it has powerful calming and relaxing properties, helping you fall asleep and improve the quality of your sleep.

To find out more about this essential oil, read our article Roman chamomile or noble chamomile: are they the same thing?

Expert advice

You can use Roman chamomile essential oil as an inhalation, by placing 1 drop on your pillow or a handkerchief, or even by diffusing it in your bedroom for 10 to 20 minutes before going to bed, preferably in synergy with another essential oil as its fragrance is a little heady. For topical application, dilute 1 drop of Roman Chamomile essential oil in 9 drops of a vegetable oil of your choice and massage into your solar plexus or the soles of your feet.

The perfect evening program:

1. Diffuse a few drops of True Lavender and Roman Chamomile essential oils 20 minutes before bedtime for a deep, restorative sleep.
2. Dilute 1 drop of Roman Chamomile essential oil in 9 drops of vegetable oil to massage the solar plexus or the soles of the feet, to help you fall asleep.
3. Apply 1 drop of True Lavender essential oil on each wrist to inhale as you fall asleep.

Conclusion: optimize your day with essential oils

As true allies in your well-being, essential oils can accompany you throughout the day. Whether to stimulate your senses, improve your concentration or balance your daily routine, essential oils are your essential allies.

Example of a day with essential oils:

Summary of key points:

1. The importance of essential oils: incorporating them into your daily routine can have a significant impact on your physical and emotional well-being.
2. Balancing your day: use stimulating essential oils in the morning and soothing essential oils in the evening for a harmonious day.
3. Your wellness goals: whether you're looking to improve your sleep, ease your digestion or boost your immune system, there's at least one essential oil to accompany you.

With the tips and tricks shared in this article, you're well equipped to integrate essential oils into your daily routine and experience the benefits for your overall well-being.

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Source: Scientific Aromatherapy Course Manual by Stéphanie Plamondon