Forget about stress with these relaxing oils!

In addition to being used as flavorings for a variety of natural and consumer products, some essential oils help improve physical and mental health . When used to promote well-being, it is called aromatherapy and it is the perfect instrument to work both body and mind at the same time.

Some of the benefits of essential oils in aromatherapy are pain control, improved digestion, and reduced stress and anxiety. This time we will focus on relaxing oils . 

There are many oils that help relieve stress, and each one targets a different trigger. Since the choice can be overwhelming, we made a brief selection of the best relaxing oils for this purpose. So keep reading.

The best relaxing oils from MayanOils®

In MayanOils® there are 100% pure oils that help improve mood thanks to the fact that their substances act on the sense of smell, generating a cascade of neurotransmitters that relax and increase the sensation of pleasure. 

Here are three soothing oil options you must have: 

1. Lavender

It is one of the most popular soothing oils , as lavender has a wide range of benefits. It helps restore the nervous system and works as a balm for the mind. Reduces restlessness, irritability, panic attacks and nervous tension. It is also perfect for falling asleep. 

2. Linaloe Berry 

Lack of sleep can cause the body to respond as if it were in a dangerous situation, releasing more cortisol, the stress hormone. Of course, sleeping can significantly lower cortisol levels and restore the body. To achieve this, we recommend Linaloe Berry oil, it has sedative properties that help you fall asleep . It is considered invaluable in meditation as it helps calm the mind. 

3. Tangerine

If, in addition to stress, you suffer from fatigue, we recommend tangerine oil , it is ideal to relieve the feeling of exhaustion and has the ability to calm the mind and the symptoms of anxiety and stress. An excellent way to apply it is on the soles of the feet, with a gentle massage. It can be your best ally after a demanding job meeting. 

4. Allspice

Allspice oil, also known as allspice, is not one of the best known in aromatherapy but it actually has many benefits. It helps the body to get rid of pains caused by stress and to have a better quality of sleep, which is why it is considered useful in the treatment of depressive disorders and nervous fatigue. You are going to love this muscle relaxant. 

How to use relaxing oils 

You should know that the relaxing oils that we mentioned above can be used topically, however, we want you to live a sensory experience to fulfill the objective: to combat stress.

To achieve this, you only have to prepare your essential oil diffuser with the option that best suits your needs, lie down on your bed or place yourself in a comfortable space and play mindfulness exercises to overcome anxiety. It is very simple and we assure you that it will not only help you relax, it will also improve your concentration and attention skills.