Essential Oils Guide

Benefits: Calming, promotes restful sleep, reduces anxiety and stress, supports skin health.

Best Uses: Bedroom diffusion before sleep, relaxation, meditation spaces.

Blends Well With: Chamomile, eucalyptus, frankincense, cedarwood.

Safety: Generally safe. Keep away from cats. May cause drowsiness.

Benefits: Energizing, improves focus, supports digestion, cooling sensation.

Best Uses: Morning diffusion, office/study spaces, workout areas.

Blends Well With: Eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon, tea tree.

Safety: Not safe for children under 6, toxic to cats and dogs, avoid during pregnancy.

Benefits: Clears airways, supports respiratory health, antibacterial, invigorating.

Best Uses: Cold and flu season, bathrooms, steam inhalation.

Blends Well With: Peppermint, lavender, tea tree, lemon.

Safety: Toxic to cats and dogs, not for children under 10, keep away from face.

Benefits: Antibacterial, antifungal, cleansing, supports immune system.

Best Uses: Air purification, bathroom cleaning, sick room diffusion.

Blends Well With: Eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, peppermint.

Safety: Highly toxic to cats and dogs, do not ingest, use in ventilated areas.

Benefits: Uplifting, purifying, natural cleaner, mood booster.

Best Uses: Kitchen, cleaning, morning energy boost, air freshening.

Blends Well With: Lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree.

Safety: Phototoxic (avoid sun after skin contact), can degrade plastic diffusers.

Benefits: Grounding, meditative, supports healthy skin, emotional balance.

Best Uses: Meditation, yoga, spiritual practices, evening relaxation.

Blends Well With: Lavender, sandalwood, cedarwood, myrrh.

Safety: Avoid during pregnancy, may interact with blood thinners.

Benefits: Stimulating, aids concentration, supports memory, invigorating.

Best Uses: Office, study sessions, creative work, morning routine.

Blends Well With: Peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, frankincense.

Safety: Avoid during pregnancy, not for epilepsy or high blood pressure.

Benefits: Soothing, gentle, promotes relaxation, supports skin health.

Best Uses: Children's bedrooms (age-appropriate), evening wind-down, stress relief.

Blends Well With: Lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot, cedarwood.

Safety: One of the safest oils. Avoid if allergic to ragweed.

Benefits: Romantic, exotic, reduces stress, balances emotions.

Best Uses: Romantic settings, stress relief, self-care rituals.

Blends Well With: Bergamot, grapefruit, vetiver, sandalwood.

Safety: Use sparingly - may cause headaches. Can lower blood pressure.

Benefits: Warm, woody, promotes calm, supports healthy sleep.

Best Uses: Bedroom, closets (natural moth repellent), meditation.

Blends Well With: Lavender, frankincense, bergamot, rosemary.

Safety: Avoid during pregnancy, keep away from cats.

Benefits: Cheerful, mood-lifting, digestive support, natural cleaner.

Best Uses: Kitchen, living room, morning energy, holiday season.

Blends Well With: Cinnamon, clove (carefully), ginger, vanilla.

Safety: Slightly phototoxic, may affect plastic diffusers.

Benefits: Warming, spicy, antimicrobial, dental support.

Best Uses: Holiday blends (sparingly), cleaning solutions, short bursts only.

Blends Well With: Orange, cinnamon, ginger - all used very sparingly.

Safety: Very potent - use 1 drop max. Skin irritant. Toxic to pets. Not for children.