What are the top essential oils for aromatherapy beginners?
Written by
Tran Quang
Reviewed by
Prof. Benjamin Murphy, Ph.D.Lavender, peppermint, lemon, tea tree, and eucalyptus are excellent starter oils for beginners who use essential oils in aromatherapy. These pleasant, natural oils offer numerous benefits with minimal risk. Lavender soothes frayed nerves after a stressful day. Peppermint is invigorating for natural mornings. I started with these five essential oils for aromatherapy years ago.
Lemon oil brightens the mood while effectively cleaning surfaces. Tea tree oil combats skin impurities and household germs. Eucalyptus oil helps open airways for individuals experiencing breathing problems during seasonal changes. The oils supply physical, emotional, and practical needs. Keeping them in dark bottles away from heat is essential. My starter kit still sits on the shelf in my bathroom.
Diffuser Blends
- Morning: 3 drops lemon + 2 drops peppermint
- Evening: 4 drops lavender + 2 drops cedarwood
- Work focus: 3 drops rosemary + 2 drops basil
Topical Uses
- Lavender: 1% dilution in jojoba oil for pillow application
- Peppermint: 2% dilution for temple massage during headaches
- Tea tree: Spot treatment for skin blemishes at 1% strength
Home Solutions
- Lemon: 20 drops in vinegar cleaner for kitchen surfaces
- Eucalyptus: 5 drops on humidifier pads during dry seasons
- Tea tree: 10 drops in laundry for germ-free clothing
Utilize these oils in the correct dilutions. Use a carrier oil, such as coconut or almond oil, for added skin safety. To begin, utilize a 1 to 2% ratio of oil for most uses. Use caution when using citrus oils, as sun exposure can be hazardous after application. I try my new blends on a small patch of skin, as a precaution.
You should keep your "beginning" oils in cool, dark places. Keep them out of the reach of children and pets. It is advisable to replace citrus oils regularly for best results, once a year. This will give good results in aromatherapy. My first lavender oil yet is perfectly efficient.
Read the full article: Aromatherapy Essential Oils: Benefits & Uses
