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Diffuse These Bergamot Essential Oil Blends To Relieve Anxiety & Boost Mood

Episode Summary

Need a bit of reinvigoration? Try certified aromatherapist Jennifer Lane’s bergamot essential oil diffuser recipes, which are all available on Loving Essential Oils’ website! Visit https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/a/blog/bergamot-diffuser-blends to learn more!

Episode Notes

You may not be able to solve your problems just by taking a whiff of something that smells really nice, but pleasant fragrances can definitely put you in the right mindset to tackle everything life throws at you. Whether you need a pick-me-up or something that calms you down, bergamot essential oil is the perfect candidate for the job. Certified aromatherapist Jennifer Lane of Loving Essential Oils has hand-crafted recipes that will help you make the most of bergamot’s mood-boosting properties, and she’s happy to share them with you in her blog post!

Bergamot essential oil is created by cold-pressing the inedible rinds of the bergamot orange, and it has long been used for its aromatic properties. Because its fragrance isn’t as strong as other citrus scents, it is suitable for individuals who are sensitive to strong perfume or cologne, says Loving Essential Oils. Additionally, research has shown that when used topically, bergamot oil can alleviate symptoms of skin conditions such as acne.

Bergamot essential oil is also known for its mood-regulating properties, and Loving Essential Oils notes that it is often used in aromatherapy for anxiety, stress, tension, and low self-esteem. If you’re interested in using the oil for this purpose, you’ll get the best results if you mix it with other scents and diffuse the blend in a water tank diffuser.

According to Loving Essential Oils’ guide, bergamot synergizes well with other citrus scents, and it can also be used with cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, jasmine, frankincense, and more.

But let’s get into the specifics. If you want to experience the uplifting effects of the oil, you can add three drops of bergamot, three drops of geranium, and two drops of sandalwood to a diffuser to create Lane’s “Happy Heart” recipe. For a more calming scent, Loving Essential Oils suggests mixing three drops of bergamot with three drops of cedarwood atlas and two drops of patchouli oil.

Of course, other diffuser blends are also available. In fact, Lane has written a book with over 200 essential oil recipes for your perusal, and you can purchase it on the website! But if you want to just stick to bergamot, you can’t go wrong with the blog post. You’re also encouraged to experiment with different combinations to create a scent that you personally enjoy.

While bergamot essential oil may cause phototoxicity when used topically, Loving Essential Oils says that this isn’t a concern when it is diffused. However, if you prefer to apply oil blends to your skin, you’re advised to purchase products that are bergapten-free, as these will not be harmful under sun exposure. Loving Essential Oils adds that essential oils should always be diluted with carrier oils before application to avoid the risk of skin irritation. These are highly concentrated extracts of plants, after all, so you could trigger an adverse reaction if you use them straight from the bottle.

But other than that, bergamot essential oil is a great addition to your daily self-care routine. If you want to grab a bottle, you can buy one from Loving Essential Oils’ website. They make sure their oils are tested to ensure purity and quality, so you’re guaranteed an effective, authentic product!

And if you’re curious about other recipes that you can use bergamot oil with, visit the link in the description to learn more or visit LovingEssentialOils.com!

Loving Essential Oils City: Sacramento Address: 1401 21st Street Suite R Website: https://www.lovingessentialoils.com