Your mood can become gloomy and sad during winters, it is not the vibe but the sun setting in early and you wanting to be cosy at home all the time does affect your mood to some extent.
But like everything else, aromatherapy has a solution for this too. As we all are aware essential oils have the ability to work on your mind, body, and soul and there are some oils that can surely refine your mood swings during this weather.
Top 5 Essential Oils that can be a mood changer in winters
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Neroli Essential Oil – This oil is extracted from the bitter orange tree and shares it similarities with orange blossom which making this one of the best choices for perfumes. This oil is wonderful when dealing stress, insomnia, and grumpy mood. Its ability to alleviate stress, enhance sleep, and uplift mood renders it an invaluable tool for those seeking emotional and psychological balance. Neroli is also beneficial in reducing the sings of ageing, now wouldn’t that bring a smile to your face.
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Orange Essential Oil – Didn’t the name itself bring a freshness to you. The vibrant and energizing scent of orange essential oil is known for its mood-lifting properties. It can help promote feelings of positivity, joy, and relaxation. Incorporating orange essential oil into your morning routine can set a positive tone for the day. Add 2-3 drops of the oil to a diffuser or even better add it to your bathwater. This will instantly pep up your mood and set the tone for the day
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Lavender Essential Oil – If you are an aromatherapy fan, then we are sure you have more than 1 bottle of lavender essential oils in your house. This is the king of oils and is surely the most multi-faceted oil. If you put a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow at night we can assure you that you will sleep like a baby and wake up fresh as a daisy. The floral scent of lavender oil reduces stress and depression and improves mental health.
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Peppermint Essential Oil – Don’t we all become lethargic during winters, all we want to do is be snuggle in our blankets. To beat this gloomy mood, create your own roll own with peppermint oil, as its energy boosting properties prevents fatigue and quickly turns your mood. Make your own energizing roll-on by blending 6 drops rosemary, 3 drops sweet basil, and 2 drops peppermint into an ounce of jojoba oil. Keep this secret happy roll on in your bag all the time.
- Frankincense Essential Oil – This oil is known to balance your emotions, using this oil promotes the feeling of relaxation, makes your brain less foggy and uplifts your mood. You can mix a few drops of this oil to your massage oil and experience the most calming massage ever. You can also add a few drops in your hot compresses and calm your nerves.
Always remember not everything might suit you and especially with essential oils, it is always better to start with a few drops, understand if your body and mind aligns with that fragrance and only then include it in your routine.
