As the days get shorter and the air grows cooler, it's the perfect time to bring some sunshine into your life with Bergamot essential oil! This oil is often forgotten about among the citrus oils - but once you start using it, you'll fall quickly in love! Bergamot is a must-have fall oil that adds bright sweetness to your cozy diffuser blends. Let's explore the science and benefits behind this citrusy gem!
Mood-Boosting & Stress Relief
Did you know? Bergamot is renowned for its ability to uplift your mood and ease stress. Scientific studies show that the citrusy, floral aroma of Bergamot can help reduce feelings of anxiety and promote a sense of calm and relaxation. Diffusing Bergamot or applying it to your pulse points can be a natural way to brighten your mood and unwind any time of the day.
Supports Emotional Balance
Bergamot is great for stress relief - and it's also great for promoting emotional balance! Whether you're dealing with seasonal blues or just need a little extra support, Bergamot can help stabilize your emotions and bring a sense of peace. Its calming properties make it an excellent choice for meditation or before bedtime.
Skin Care Hero
Bergamot essential oil is a skincare superstar! Its purifying and cleansing properties make it ideal for oily or blemish-prone skin. It helps balance oil production, reduce the appearance of blemishes, and leave your skin looking clear and radiant. Just be sure to dilute Bergamot with a carrier oil and avoid direct sunlight after application, as it can increase photosensitivity.
Supports Digestive Health
Bergamot has been traditionally used to support healthy digestion. It is most famously a component of Earl Grey Tea! Its soothing properties can help ease occasional digestive discomfort and promote overall digestive wellness. A drop of Bergamot in warm water or tea can be a comforting way to support your digestive system, as well as support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
How to use Bergamot
- Diffuse: Add 2-3 drops to your diffuser for an uplifting, citrusy aroma that fills your space with positivity. Pair it with Lavender or Cedarwood for a calming blend.
- Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil or add a drop to your moisturizer (at night) and apply to your skin to help balance oil production and support clear, healthy-looking skin.
- Emotional Support: Apply a few drops to your pulse points or the back of your neck when you need a mood boost or a moment of calm stress relief.
- Internal: Add a drop to your tea or water, or a few drops to a capsule to support digestive health and enjoy its bright, refreshing flavor!
Pro Tip: Mix Bergamot with other mood-boosting oils like Ylang Ylang and Frankincense to create a personalized aromatic blend that supports emotional balance and well-being.
Bergamot essential oil is a versatile and powerful addition to your wellness toolkit, especially during the fall season. It pairs beautifully with the other sweet & spicy oils we love during fall!
As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, there's one essential oil that perfectly captures the warmth of the season - Clove! But Clove essential oil is more than just a cozy, autumn scent; it's jam-packed with antioxidants and powerful benefits that make it a must-have for your wellness routine. Let's explore the science and health benefits behind this fall favorite!
Rich in Antioxidants
Did you know? Clove essential oil is one of the most antioxidant-rich oils out there! Antioxidants help protect your cells from free radical damage, which is linked to aging and various diseases. By supporting your body's natural defenses, Clove oil can play a key role in maintaining your overall health.
Immune System Support
Clove oil has been traditionally used for its immune-boosting properties. Its main component, eugenol, is known for its ability to support the immune system, helping your body stay resilient during the cooler months. Diffuse Clove oil or apply it topically (diluted) to support your immune health naturally.
Oral Health
Clove has a long history of use in dental care, thanks to its numbing properties and ability to combat oral bacteria. It's a key ingredient in many natural dental products., including Young Living's Thieves line. Clove oil can help soothe gums and support a healthy mouth when used in a diluted form for oil pulling or added to your toothpaste.
Soothing and Warming
With its warm, spicy aroma, Clove oil is perfect for soothing sore muscles and joints. Apply it topically (always dilute with a carrier oil) to create a warming sensation that can ease tension and discomfort. It's also great for adding to massage oils for a comforting experience after a long day.
Digestive Support
Clove essential oil has been used traditionally to support digestion. it can help alleviate occasional digestive discomfort and promote a healthy digestive system. Add a drop to warm water or your favorite fall tea for a soothing digestive tonic.
How to Use Clove Essential Oil
- Diffuse: Add 2-3 drops to your diffuser for a warm, inviting atmosphere. Pair with other fall favorites like Cinnamon Bark and Orange for a cozy blend.
- Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to sore muscles or joints for a warming, soothing effect.
- Oral Care: Add a drop to your toothpaste or dilute with a carrier oil for oil pulling to support oral health.
- Internal: Add a drop to warm water, tea, or capsules to support digestion and overall wellness.
Pro Tip: Combine Clove with other immune-supporting oils like Thieves, Lemon, and Frankincense to create a powerful wellness blend that can help you stay strong and healthy all season long.
Clove essential oil is a true powerhouse in the world of natural wellness. Whether you're looking to boost your immune system, support oral health, or simply enjoy its comforting aroma, Clove has something to offer everyone!
Orange is the dreamiest oil for fall; its bright, sweet, rich aroma adds a hint of sweetness to any oils it's blended with. It makes for diffuser magic when added to other fall oils or smells great diffused on its own!
In addition to a fabulous scent, Orange essential oil boasts benefits for a number of body systems. Her's what you need to know about this go to fall oil:
- Orange supports a healthy immune system thanks to the d-limonene that is present in the peel. Since Orange essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of this fruit, we get the immune boosting benefits packed into each drop!
- Orange oil has a calming effect on the brain and body and has shown the ability to reduce feelings of anxiety when diffused or applied.
- Orange oil doesn't just reduce feelings of stress - it can also boost positive feelings and promote relaxation! All the more reason to pop it in the diffuser today!
- Orange essential oil has been used in a number of studies that show its ability to help promote healthy cells; my favorite way to see these benefits it to sip on Orange essential oil in a glass of water or take a capsule with 5-10 drops in the morning!
- Orange oil can be useful to brighten your complexion, banish blemishes, and whiten teeth! Keep a bottle in your bathroom and add a drop to your nightly moisturizer or your toothbrush for these beauty benefits! (Note: citrus oils are photosensitive, meaning they can cause a ripening effect in the sun. Don't apply to your face of body prior to going outdoors).
The fresh and happy oil abounds with benefits; keep it going in your diffuser throughout the fall for delicious scents and benefits for your body! What's your favorite oil to pair with Orange?
You may be familiar with the rich flavor of nutmeg added to your favorite fall drink or dessert, but did you know that Nutmeg essential oil has some incredible health benefits? Nutmeg has been touted by early herbalists for centuries, and is even listed in Hildegard's "Medicine", a resource used dating back to 1098!
In addition to making your entire house smell like a warm hug when used as a part of fall diffuser blends, Nutmeg boasts a host of benefits for us in modern times. Her's how you can use Nutmeg to add warmth to your home and to support your body:
- Immune Support: Thanks to its natural molecular structure, Nutmeg boasts a number of constituents that are supportive for the immune system and overall wellness. Apply Nutmeg topically with a carrier oil (I prefer the feet) or diffuse daily for immune benefits. Isn't it fascinating that scents we are drawn to in the fall are able to help us with the challenges that season may bring? Our bodies are so smart!
- Endocrine Support: Nutmeg essential oil is touted for offering support to your adrenal system, which produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions. Diffuseing Nutmeg or rubbing it typically over the adrenal glands (just above the kidneys) can offer support to the adrenals and can impact energy levels, sleep quality, and circulatory function.
- Muscle/Joint Support: Do your joints feel achy from time to time, or do you need to wake up your legs every now and then? If so, Nutmeg is your new go to oil! Add to a carrier oil or your favorite YL body lotion to help support joints, muscles, and nerves!
My favorite way to use Nutmeg is to add it to my diffuser blends to create a warm and inviting feeling. What is your favorite use of Nutmeg essential oil?
