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Let’s start this list off with one of the most popular essential oils, and for good reason. It’s a subtle scent that will immediately calm you; many people put it
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on their bedding so that they can sleep faster and more soundly. Lavender oil contains antioxidants that soothes eczema, psoriasis and even dandruff. It contains cleansing agents that dries out
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acne without over-drying your skin. It’s also a great remedy for wounds and burns. If you’re motion sick, put a little bit of it underneath your nose. It will settle
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you. And, if you have a headache, breathe it in. You should feel relief in just a matter of moments.
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If you have an oily complexion, invest in some neroli. It will help to absorb the excess sebum in your skin so that you’ll have less breakouts. If you enjoy
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working out, neroli has anti-inflammatory properties to keep your muscles and joints from swelling up and feeling painful. Neroli can also help to lower your blood pressure, and some studies
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indicate that it can even help to prevent seizures. Another awesome thing about neroli oil is it rejuvenates the skin at the cellular level; this means it can soften the appearance
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of stretch and acne marks. Neroli has the reputation for reducing some of the stress and symptoms related to menopause too.
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Are you not really a morning person? Keep some lemon oil by your bed stand to give you an immediate boost of energy! Lemon oil has the reputation of also being
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a cleansing and purifying oil. If you brush your teeth with it, it can cure bad breath, and if you put it in some water, it can detoxify your system.
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Lemon oil also has a great reputation for quenching your thirst, relieving your cough and it can even improve your digestion. Lemon oil also helps with weight loss. Drink a
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glass of water with a few drops of oil in it before eating. It will help to curb your appetite.
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Sandalwood is a miracle remedy for anxiety. It also contains the compounds alpha-santalol and beta-santalol which can improve your quality of your sleep. If you mix some sandalwood with a
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little sweet almond oil, it makes for an excellent massage. Not only that but say that you have a big business meeting coming up and you’re stressed out about it.
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Sandalwood is able to relax you without making you feel drowsy. It's also an anti-inflammatory oil with affects that are similar to ibuprofen. Another benefit is Sandalwood's an essential oil that’s on
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the aphrodisiac list. Aside from releasing tension, if your partner has high blood pressure issues, sandalwood can help to reduce it (which improves erections).
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A lot of people only really think about frankincense around the holiday season (you know, frankincense and myrrh). But there’s no question that it’s something that we all should use
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year round. It’s an oil that will work to boost your immune system, reduce any pain you might feel, and some studies indicate that it also helps to fight cancer.
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It’s excellent when it comes to decreases the appearance of scars on the body. Frankincense also fights cold and flu symptoms by eliminating phlegm in the lungs. Since it contains
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antiseptic and disinfectant properties, frankincense kills germs and bacteria. Another thing that it does is help to regulate estrogen production. It's truly beneficial during your menstrual cycle, and when you’re beginning
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to show signs of pre-menopausal symptoms.
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Tea tree oil is one of the most potent essential oils on the planet! It has antiseptic properties that can reduce the appearance and heal wounds, seemingly overnight. It has the reputation
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for healing acne, cold sores, fungal infections, earaches and even lice. Especially if you have kids, you need to always have a bottle of tea tree oil at your disposal.
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Rounding out the list is clove oil. It’s an oil that’s high in manganese, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. If you have a toothache, put a little of this oil on
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it and you’ll feel instant relief. Clove oil is also a libido-booster because it improves blood circulation. It's the kind of oil that will reduce gum disease, kill fungus and parasites.
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It can eliminate acne too. Clove oil fights candida overgrowth, so if you have a yeast infection, consider dipping a tampon in some clove oil diluted with a carrier oil (like
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almond or coconut oil) and insert it. It will kill a lot of the candida on contact. A welcome relief.
If you’re anything like us, the first week of the New Year is when you’re out stocking up on things that will help you to stick to all of the resolutions that you’ve made. Well, by the time you finish reading this, we hope we’ve convinced you to add essential oils to your shopping list!
Aside from how absolutely wonderful they smell, there are a lot of health benefits that come with using them.
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