Happy Tuesday! With so much going on in the world and in our daily lives it is important that we take care of our mind, body, and soul. Essential oils are perfect because they have calming properties that can relax you immediately. Keep reading to find out what scents will calm your mind.

aromatherapy for stress relief: scents to calm the mind

Frankincense

The woody and spicy fragrance of frankincense makes it one of the most calming because it actively slows down the breathing process.

Lavender

Soothing, calming, and relaxing lavender is one of the most popular scents for relaxation.

Roman Chamomile

Calming, balancing, and deeply relaxing, producing a gentle and restorative effect.

Neroli

A light sweet and floral fragrance with an element of citrus. Neroli is considered to have calming, soothing and uplifting effects with the ability to enhance mental well-being by relieving stress and anxiety.

Sweet Marjoram

This delicate herb has a sweet, floral, and lightly spiced scent may induce calm and relaxation on both the body and mind.

Ylang-Ylang

Calms, uplifts, and creates a sense of peace, making it ideal for massages and meditation.

Clary Sage

Offers a sweet, musky, and herbaceous fragrance, it’s sedative properties may induce feelings of relaxation, clarity, and calmness.

Sandalwood

With its deep woody scent that is cooling and relaxing, sandalwood has been used in incense as a meditation aid for centuries.

Rose

The sweet, refreshing scent of rose essential oils and rose water can help reduce stress and anxiety, helping you to relax and unwind.

Jasmine

Sensual, rich, and sweet. The floral scent of jasmine is considered uplifting and calming.

There are several ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your daily routine to relax your body and calm your mind.

–Chantel Keona