Our top pick of stress & anxiety calming essential oils.

It’s a well-known fact that we love essential oils at Outback Organics, using both Tea Tree and Lemon Myrtle as base ingredients for many of our skincare products. But alongside their skincare benefits, many essential oils also have stress & anxiety calming qualities to them.
Stress-related health issues and anxiety have become more common in recent years, impacting negatively on both our mental and physical health. With everything that’s going on in the world at the moment, some of you might be experiencing the symptoms of stress and anxiety for the first time. But do not worry, as we’re here to help you through this challenging time, offering advice and tips to help restore a sense of calm.
Since ancient times, aromatherapy has been used to help promote feelings of calm and relaxation. The art of aromatherapy often involves either inhaling or topically applying pure essential oils to the skin, to relieve stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression.
There are many essential oils on the market, and each one comes with a unique remedy profile. Out of the many essential oils available, we have picked out five which all have stress and anxiety calming benefits to them.

Lavender

This is a must-have essential oil if you regularly experience stress and anxiety. Lavender helps to restore the nervous system by lowering both your blood pressure and heart rate. It’s fantastic for calming your nerves, soothing restlessness and improving your quality of sleep.
Combine with a carrier oil, and apply to your temples or wrists. It’s also great for aromatherapy massage!

Rose

The sweet scent of rose essential oil will not only delight the senses but also soothe your emotions, alleviate headaches and bring balance to your hormones. This essential oil will also help to strengthen your heart muscle in periods of high stress, grief and depression.
Combine with a carrier oil and apply to the skin, or use in a warm bath for an ultra-relaxing soak.

Ylang Ylang

Ylang Ylang essential oil will help to promote comfort, joy and relaxation. It acts as a great natural remedy for both anxiety and depression and helps to reduce your heart to restore calm and improve your overall mood.
Try adding to a reed diffuser or adding a few drops to your bath. Combine with a carrier oil to use on the skin, and apply to your neck and wrists.

Chamomile

Just like the tea! This essential oil promotes inner calm, reduces anxiety and helps calm the nervous system. It’s also a great essential oil for all-round stress relief.
Combine with a carrier oil and apply to the solar plexus and belly button.

Jasmine

Jasmine essential oil has been used throughout Asia for years as a natural remedy for anxiety, stress and depression. It’s stimulating effects on the brain help to improve both mood and energy levels. It’s also a great essential oil for treating symptoms of insomnia, as it acts as a natural sedative.
Combine with a carrier oil and apply to the wrist or neck, or add to a hot bath.

Chamomile

Just like the tea! This essential oil promotes inner calm, reduces anxiety and helps calm the nervous system. It’s also a great essential oil for all round stress relief.
Combine with a carrier oil and apply to the solar plexus and belly button.

Jasmine

Jasmine essential oil has been used throughout Asia for years as a natural remedy for anxiety, stress and depression. It’s stimulating effects on the brain help to improve both mood and energy levels. It’s also a great essential oil for treating symptoms of insomnia, as it acts as a natural sedative.
Combine with a carrier oil and apply to the wrist or neck, or add to a hot bath.

Using Essential Oils Safely

Please be aware that essential oils are high concentrated, so some safety precautions need to be observed when using them at home. It is advised that pregnant women, babies, children and elderly adults, or those with serious illnesses research into the oils they wish to use to ensure they are suitable and safe to use.
It’s also worth noting that some essential oils are highly toxic to domestic animals, and because of this should be used cautiously in diffusers.
Essential oils should always be diluted with a carrier oil before being applied to the skin. Oils such as Coconut, Olive, Sweet Almond and Argan are perfect carrier oils.

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