{"id":46726,"date":"2015-06-12T08:05:50","date_gmt":"2015-06-12T12:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.well.ca\/?p=4031"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:58:22","slug":"most-popular-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/most-popular-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Introduction to 6 of the Most Popular Essential Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Essential oils<\/a> are oils that have been extracted from the flowers, fruits, leaves, and stems of plants. They’ve been used for centuries for everything from skin care to aromatherapy.<\/p>\n

Essential oils have been part of my life since I was a child. My mother has always made a big effort to use natural, holistic remedies wherever possible, and I grew up with her treating stuffy noses and allergy attacks with eucalyptus oil<\/a>. She’d put a few drops on our pillows when we had a cold to help us breathe easier and help us sleep. As I got older, I started experimenting with essential oils for their gorgeous scents and skin care properties, mixing them into homemade body scrubs and scenting my home with DIY aromatherapy blends.<\/p>\n

If you’ve never used essential oils before, you may not know which ones to use and how to use them. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are some of the most popular and readily available essential oils and my favourite ways to use them.<\/p>\n

Lavender<\/h4>\n

Lavender oil<\/a> is a staple in my house. I’m not kidding when I say that I usually have at least 2 bottles on hand, just because I never want to run out of it! This fragrant, floral oil is great for balancing your mood, relieving stress, and helping you sleep. On nights when I’m having trouble sleeping, I put a few drops on my pillow to help me drift off. I’ve also been known to put a few drops on a handkerchief that I keep in my purse when travelling, to deal with the inevitable stress of crowded airports and long flights! I also love pouring 5-10 drops into my bath for a pre-bedtime treat.<\/p>\n

Tea Tree<\/h4>\n

Tea tree oil<\/a> is my go-to skin care oil. Anytime I’m having a skin freakout (breakouts, rashes, etc.) it’s the first product I reach for. Most often, I put a drop or 2 onto a cotton swab and apply directly to my skin as a spot treatment for breakouts (My teens have been over for years, but my skin has not gotten that memo). A few drops of tea tree oil in a bowl of hot water also makes a great facial to open and purify pores. Tea tree oil is also great natural way to deal with minor rashes, scrapes, and cuts since it’s has antibacterial properties and speeds healing. \u00a0Just put a few drops on a cotton ball and apply to minor wounds.<\/p>\n

Rosemary<\/h4>\n

Rosemary oil<\/a> works as a decongestant and helps ease respiratory issues, and it’s also a great mental stimulant, improving concentration and mental clarity. My favourite way to use rosemary oil is as part of a home diffuser blend. Here are some of my favourite blends using rosemary oil:<\/p>\n