12 Essential Oils You Don’t Want to Be Without

Essential oils provide versatile support for wellness routines, from relaxation to focus and natural home care. Here’s a look at 12 popular essential oils in Australia that offer a range of benefits and are perfect for starting your wellness journey.

1. Lavender

Let's kick this off with one of the most commonly known oils and for very good reason. Lavender essential oil is well known and beloved for its calming and soothing properties. Use it at bedtime for relaxation or add it to a bath to unwind after a long day. Beyond it's incredible benefits for relaxation lavender is the swiss army knife of oils you need in your handbag, in your car and at reach at home. Lavender can also soothe skin, offer seasonal support in Spring, and help to promote hair growth!

Young Living's Lavender Wellness Oil is Traditionally used in Aromatherapy:

• To decrease the symptoms and duration of headaches;

• To decrease colic (wind/gas pain);

• To promote energy levels;

• To relieve toothaches;

• As an analgesic to relieve pain;

• To relieve mild nerve pain;

• To relieve mild joint aches and pains;

• To decrease mild rheumatic aches and pains;

• To help reduce mild muscle spasms;

• To help relieve symptoms of muscle strain;

• To reduce abdominal and digestive spasms;

• To reduce occurrence of abdominal spasm;

• As an antispasmodic;

• To reduce the symptoms of stress;

• To reduce the symptoms and occurrence of mild anxiety;

• As a nervous system relaxant;

• To calm nerves; and

• As an antiseptic for minor cuts and abrasions.

2. Peppermint

With its refreshing aroma, Peppermint essential oil can help promote focus and mental clarity. Diffuse it while studying, add a drop to the back of your neck for head tension, or inhale from your palms in the morning to feel energised and focused.

Young Living's Peppermint Wellness Oil is Traditionally used in Aromatherapy:

• As an antipyretic to reduce body temperature;

• As an analgesic to relieve pain;

• To relieve toothaches;

• To decrease headache symptoms;

• To decrease the symptoms and duration of mild migraines;

• To decrease mild rheumatic aches and pains;

• As an antispasmodic;

• To reduce occurrence of excess intestinal wind;

• To reduce colic (wind/gas pain);

• To relieve flatulence;

• To relieve loss of appetite;

• To maintain a healthy appetite;

• To help reduce the symptoms and occurrence of indigestion;

• To help increase bile flow;

• To relieve nausea;

• To reduce menstruation pain;

• As a cough suppressant; and

• To relieve cough.

3. Lemon

Lemon essential oil has a clean, uplifting scent, making it an ideal addition to homemade cleaning solutions. Its refreshing aroma can brighten the mood and freshen any space. Lemon can help to remove sticky residue, remove stains and brighten whites.

Beyond the laundry, Young Living's Lemon Wellness Oil is Traditionally used in Aromatherapy:

• To increase mental stamina;

• To enhance mental alertness;

• To reduce nausea;

• To reduce the occurrence of nausea;

• To stimulate blood flow to skin;

• As an antispasmodic;

• To relieve flatulence; and

• To support healthy emotional balance.

4. Frankincense

Known as the “king of oils” Frankincense essential oil has a grounding scent that’s great for mindfulness practices. It’s also excellent for skincare, helping to create a glowing complexion.

Young Living's Frankincense Wellness Oil is Traditionally used in Aromatherapy:

• To enhance nerve function;

• To relieve bronchial mucous congestion; and

• To decrease mild upper respiratory tract congestion.

Frankincense was the first oil I applied to my skin and after a few applications and consistent use, saw benefits that had me breath a sigh of relief, I personally felt more comfortable no longer having to wear makeup and cover up spots. It is also the oil I turn to to feel grounded and safe in my body. I love to drop it onto the crown of my head and feel the energy radiate down my whole body, I also love to inhale it in moments of high pressure.

5. Thieves

Thieves essential oil is one of Young Living’s most popular products. It has a spicy aroma often describe as a spicy chai tea or the smell of Christmas, and it is perfect for freshening your home. Add it to cleaning solutions or diffuse it for a warm, welcoming environment.

Thieves essential oil blend is an important ingredient in a full range of Young Living home cleaning and personal care products, from dish soap to toothpaste and it makes every room smell more like autumn baking than harsh cleaning formulas. You can make your own cleaning products with Thieves oil too, or diffuse to make your home smell fresh.

I love that I no longer have to hold my breath when cleaning because a) breathing this in is a great wellness boost, but also b) I love the smell!

6. R.C.

R.C. is a blend of Eucalyptus, Myrtle, and other essential oils with a refreshing scent that supports a feeling of easy breathing. Diffuse it or use it before workouts for an invigorating boost.

Benefits:

• Provides a relaxing aroma in a stuffy environment

• Creates an invigorating experience when added to a bath or shower

• Can be used as part of an exercise routine to help energise and uplift

• Provides a refreshing experience when applied to the chest

• Use during the cold-weather season for a refreshing experience

• Diffuse at night to support the feeling of deep breathing

R.C was one of the first bottles of oil I completely emptied because I just love to diffuse it on a wet or wintery day. It brings nature inside and I just love the fresh scent when we are feeling cooped up inside!

7. PanAway

Combining Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint, PanAway essential oil has a cooling sensation, making it a popular choice for a post-workout massage to help unwind.

PanAway smells a lot like deep heat, so while you won't find me putting it into our diffusers at home you will often find me diluting it in coconut oil and rubbing it onto tight shoulders at the end of a long day!

8. Peace & Calming

This soothing blend includes Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang, and Blue Tansy. Peace & Calming is perfect for winding down after a busy day—diffuse it in the evening for a calming, peaceful atmosphere.

Peace and Calming is also a beautiful ready made perfume, you can add a roller top to the bottle or dilute it in coconut oil and apply to wrists, neck and decolletage. It smells truly bougee and is still to date one of the best blends I have ever smelled.

9. Orange

The sweet and vibrant aroma of Orange essential oil brings a cheerful boost. It’s wonderful for adding to skincare products or diffusing for an uplifting environment.

Young Living's Orange Wellness Oil is Traditionally used in Aromatherapy:

• To reduce the symptoms and occurrence of mild anxiety;

• To induce sleep;

• To promote refreshing sleep and healthy sleep patterns;

• To reduce the time to fall asleep;

• To relieve constipation;

• To relieve flatulence;

• To decrease the loss of appetite;

• To maintain and help regulate a healthy appetite;

• To aid in mind relaxation;

• To increase body relaxation; and

• As a nervous system relaxant.

Orange is beautiful in perfumes and diffuser blends, it just seems to round out everything so nicely. I am also known to pop it onto my wrists and inhale it, or apply it behind my neck when I'm in need of emotional support throughout the day. (See the first dot point above!).

10. DiGize

A unique blend of Tarragon, Ginger, Peppermint, and other essential oils, DiGize is a favourite to use after meals for a calm and comforting feeling.

Honestly, it's a smell that you probably don't want to diffuse (I never have) but there is no arguing that it works. I mix it with coconut oil and apply it topically to my tummy whenever I feel the need to.

11. Stress Away

Stress Away is a blend that combines Lime, Cedarwood, and Vanilla, creating a soothing aroma ideal for relaxation. You can use it as a natural perfume or diffuse it during a quiet evening.

As a mama of three I have a bottle of this in my handbag at all times and I love to drop it into my palms and take a deep breath when stopped in traffic, when sitting at a busy noisy playground, or when I just need to catch my breath! It's like a mini meditation in a bottle with three deep breaths.

12. Valor

Known for its uplifting and empowering scent, Valor is great for setting a positive, confident tone. Apply it in the morning to start your day strong or wear it as an inspiring fragrance.

My daughter has a courage roller in her school bag that we made for her first day of school. We have refilled it many times over the years since as she loves to still roll it on whenever she is nervous and it has become a tool she can rely on.

Experience the Benefits of Essential Oils

These 12 essential oils are perfect for supporting daily wellness. Whether diffusing, applying topically, or using them in your home, each one brings the power of nature into your routine. Start exploring the versatile benefits they can add to your everyday life. These oils have been a go-to for soooooooo many different reasons in our household that we have well and truly got our moneys worth and have repurchased more as we have run out!

The 12 Oil bundle that will Change the Game for you and your Family

The above oils are all included in the Starter Bundle Options with Young Living because they are the most used, most loved, and most versatile oils (as you have just read).

They all come packaged in a beautiful, reusable storage box, and they come with a diffuser of your choice so you can diffuse them in your home right away.

These bundles are also the best value as they are 40-60% off their retail price and you can make and replace so much with them in one go!

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Free wholesale membership is included with these bundles which means you will also get 24% off every purchase you make in the next 12months+ too making the switch to low tox and all natural products in your home a really simple switch.

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