Whether you suffer from headaches, allergies, acne, fatigue, stress, dry skin, or insomnia, there is an essential oil for you! Essential oils are defined as a type of “holistic therapy of concentrated extracts from the aromatic parts of herbs, flowers, trees and grasses.” The oils are said to have properties that can improve your physical and mental well-being.

Most essential oils can be added to a cream and applied directly to the skin or put in bath oils and enjoyed while bathing. You can also add a few drops to your laundry liquids, hair treatments, and massage oils. Most health stores carry a wide variety of essential oils and Wholefoods offers a large selection of oils along with a simple user guide.

CitySaheli has hand-picked a few essential oils to get you started:

Basil: Improves concentration.
Bergamot: Helps cleanse oily skin.

Cedarwood: Prevents oily hair.
Chamomile: Eases anxiety and headaches.
Cypress: Enhances relaxation.

Eucalyptus: Eases jet lag.

Frankincense: Helps aged skin.

Geranium: Eases anxiety.
Grapefruit: Boosts confidence.

Jasmine: Stimulates creativity.

Lavender: Alleviates stress and promotes healthy skin.
Lemon: Offers an energizing boost.

Neroli: Helps improve dry skin.

Palmarosa: Uplifts the spirit.
Peppermint: Revitalizes the spirit.

Ravensara: Cleanses the body.

Sandalwood: Prevents dry hair.
Spikenard: Calms nerves.

2 Comments For This Post

• This is a great article! I am going to head over to whole foods on my way home tonight.
  My mother swore by using coconut oil mixed with castor on my hair, makes hair stronger and looks healthier.

  BY Arti on June 9th, 2010 at 2:05 pm

• I also heard that mustard oil and henna oil combined will help your hair become fuller and stronger…haven’t tried it yet…still trying the better smelling oils first

  BY Priya G. on June 10th, 2010 at 6:16 pm

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