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How Using Natural Skincare Products with Essential Oils Affects Your Mood and State of Mind

When we think about skincare, we often focus on the physical benefits — clearer skin, reduced wrinkles, or improved hydration. The products you use on your skin can also have a significant impact on your mood and mental well-being. Natural skincare products infused with essential oils go beyond beautifying your skin. They can also promote a sense of calm, happiness, and balance. In this post, we’ll explore how essential oils in your skincare routine can affect your mood and state of mind.

The Connection Between Skin and Mood

Our skin is a protective barrier against the outside world; it’s also deeply connected to our emotions and mental health. Many skin issues, like acne, dryness, or irritation, can be exacerbated by stress and anxiety. Conversely, self-care rituals like skincare can help reduce stress and contribute to a positive emotional state. When you use products that include essential oils, you’re not only treating your skin but also nourishing your mind.

Essential oils have long been used in aromatherapy for their ability to influence the mind and emotions. Their natural compounds, which are absorbed through both inhalation and skin absorption, can trigger various psychological and physiological responses. By adding essential oils to your skincare routine, you’re engaging in a form of aromatherapy.

How Essential Oils in Skincare Affect Your Mood

Essential oils contain potent, aromatic compounds that trigger our olfactory system (sense of smell). It is directly linked to the Limbic System — the part of the brain that controls emotions, memories, and behaviors. Here’s how the use of essential oils in skincare can affect your mood and mental state:

1. Stress Relief and Relaxation

Using skincare products with essential oils can have a powerful calming effect on both the skin and mind. These oils are often chosen for their ability to reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and ease tension.

• How it Works: Lavender essential oils calming fragrance sends signals to the brain to reduce the production of cortisol. This results in a sense of relaxing calmness.
• Mood Impact: You will to feel more relaxed, centered, and calm.
• Skin Benefits: Lavender essential oils has many skin benefits including soothing, healing, cleansing and anti-aging. Sandalwood is also soothing, moisturizing, brightening and improve skins texture. *

2. Uplifting and Energizing

Certain essential oils can be incredibly energizing and uplifting. They help you feel more motivated, happy, and ready to take on the day. Oils like peppermint and citrus (Bergamot and Orange)are known for their mood-boosting qualities.

• How it Works: Citrus oils contain Limonene. This is a compound that can increase serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. These are two neurotransmitters that help regulate mood and promote feelings of happiness. Similarly, peppermint oil has been shown to improve alertness and reduce feelings of mental fatigue.
• Mood Impact: Skincare products infused with these essential oils can give you a mental boost. You feel more energized, and have a clearer, more focused mind. This makes them ideal for morning routines or when you need a little pick-me-up during the day.
• Skin Benefits: Citrus essential oils offer antimicrobial, antibacterial, antioxidant, brightening and stimulate collagen production. Peppermint can aid in reducing acne, stimulating blood circulation and tighten pores. *

3. Balancing and Grounding

Sometimes, we need a sense of balance and grounding. Essential oils like Frankincense and Cedarwood can promote emotional stability. They can help ground us during times of stress or emotional turbulence.

• How it Works: Frankincense oil has grounding properties that promote mindfulness and emotional balance. It encourages deep breathing and calmness, making it a great choice for those who feel overwhelmed or disconnected. Cedarwood helps restore a sense of security and stability, which can help calm the mind.
• Mood Impact: These oils help bring clarity, promote mental peace, and ease feelings of anxiety. They’re particularly useful during moments of stress, helping you center yourself and regain emotional equilibrium.
• Skin Benefits: The powerhouse of frankincense is anti-aging, reduces inflammation, healing, soothing and moisturizing. Cedarwood offers the benefits of soothing, inflammation reduction, healing, diminishes acne and improves skin tone. *

4. Enhancing Positive Emotions and Self-Esteem

Certain essential oils have been shown to promote positive emotions, self-love, and self-esteem. Oils like rose and jasmine are known for their uplifting and confidence-boosting qualities.

• How it Works: Rose essential oil is often used to enhance feelings of love, compassion, and self-worth. It’s also known to promote a sense of emotional healing. Jasmine oil has been shown to reduce stress and increase feelings of positivity. Ideal for those looking to lift their spirits and foster a positive self-image.
• Mood Impact: These oils can promote feelings of happiness, love, and appreciation for oneself. When using skincare products infused with these oils, you’re treating yourself to a self-love ritual. This will boost your mood and confidence.
• Skin Benefits: Rose essential oils is soothing, moisturizing, healing, balancing and anti-aging. Jasmine offers moisture, soothing protection, improved elasticity and tone. *

5. Improving Focus and Mental Clarity

If you struggle with brain fog or need to clear your mind essential oils can help. Rosemary and Basil can improve focus and mental clarity. Perfect for when you need to tackle tasks or get things done.

• How it Works: Rosemary oil has been shown to improve memory retention and focus. It stimulates circulation, which enhances oxygen flow to the brain, boosting mental alertness and concentration.
• Mood Impact: When applying products containing these oils, you find it easier to focus on tasks, feel more mentally sharp. Also experience a sense of accomplishment and productivity.
• Skin Benefits: Rosemary benefits include anti-aging, acne reduction, improved skin tone and texture, soothing, brightening and moisturizing. Basil essential oil balances oil production, brightening, moisturizing while improving skins tone. *

The Ritual of Skincare as a Mood-Enhancing Practice

In addition to the benefits of essential oils, the act of performing a skincare routine can be a mood-boosting practice. Take time out of your day to care for yourself. Allow yourself to slow down, check in with your body, and reset your emotional state. The gentle massaging of product into your skin, with the uplifting or calming aromas, creates a mindful, sensory experience. This can profoundly affect your mood and mental well-being for the better.

How to Maximize the Mood-Boosting Effects of Essential Oils in Skincare

To fully experience the mood-enhancing benefits of essential oils in your skincare routine, here are a few tips:

• Create a Consistent Routine: Regularly using skincare products with essential oils helps you create a calming ritual. It can be something you can look forward to each day.
• Choose the Right Products/Oils: If you are using natural skincare products that contain essential oils or adding separate essential oils to your routine select ones that align with the results you want to achieve.
• Incorporate Breathing Techniques: As you apply your skincare products, take deep, mindful breaths to inhale the aromas. This enhances the aromatherapy benefits and deepens your relaxation or focus.
• Enjoy the Sensory Experience: Take a few extra moments to enjoy the texture, scent, and feeling of the products on your skin. This mindful practice enhances the emotional benefits of your routine.

Final Thoughts

Essential oils are more than just a beauty trend. They are powerful tools that can positively influence your mood, emotional well-being, and overall state of mind. Incorporating essential oils into your natural skincare routine can enhance your mental health, reduce stress, and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself.

Whether seeking relaxation, energy, focus, or emotional balance essential oils provide a holistic approach to skincare. Essential oils nurture both your body and mind. With every application, you’re not just treating your skin—you’re taking care of your emotional well-being, too. Glow Your Mind, Body & Mood with Natural Skincare.

Have you noticed any changes in your mood after using essential oils in your skincare routine? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments.

* Essential Oils have many many benefits. The oils listed above and their benefits is only a small sample. Every oil has benefits please due your research if you are interested in a certain oil or a particular benefit. When using a new/different oil please due a patch test.

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There is a multitude of wonderful things you can do with essential oils.  I will be covering 10 easy things you can do with essential oils that will not only be a welcome alternative to toxic chemicals but will also save you time and money.

First, what are essential oils and why are they soooo awesome.

Essential oils are a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing compounds from plants. In simple terms they are plant extracts. They’re made by steaming or pressing various parts of a plant (flowers, bark, leaves or fruit) to capture the compounds that produce fragrance. It can take several pounds of a plant to produce a single bottle of essential oil.

Let’s start on the list with laundry.

1. Brighten & Freshen Your Laundry
   If you want your colors brighter, your whites whiter use an easy mixture of Epsom Salts, Baking Soda and Essential Oils. I add a scoop of this to each load, it really does brighten and freshen my laundry. I especially like using it when I wash doggie blankets. The fresh scent lasts, and with doggie blankets in half of the rooms in the house it helps with keeping things fresh. I have also noticed that over time my colors do not fad as quickly. It is a nice boost to my normal laundry routine without any chemicals. Here is a basic recipe. I use different essential oils in mine. The great thing about all the recipes and ideas is that they can be customized to your preference. You can’t do that with store brands.

2. Laundry Detergent
   Just as with most things in my life I try to lean more towards natural alternatives and have chemical use to a minimum. I make my own laundry detergent. Use this recipe. The idea of controlling what is in my detergent and how it smells is very appealing to me. I know you may be thinking I don’t have time for that, or it probably costs more. Previously that is what I thought too, but it only takes me 5 minutes to make a gallon and the cost per gallon is only around $2.50. That is less than what I was paying for store brand detergent that contains chemicals and borax. I love this laundry detergent and it really does a good job on all my laundry.

Personal Care Options

3. Hair Care/Skin Care There are so many ways to incorporate essential oils into hair care and skin care. I will share a couple. With my current issues I was noticing my hair was falling out at an alarming rate. What did I do? I turned to essential oils of course. I mixed up a little spray bottle to spray for my hair after washing. It has a few benefits such as it acts as a leave in conditioner, a detangler, it makes my hair grow much faster and it has almost completely stopped my hair from coming out in handfuls. Bonus – my hair feels healthy.  I used Rosemary, Chamomile, Jasmine, Geranium and a bit of Rose. Then I add a little Argon Oil, Coconut Oil, Witch Hazel and Distilled Water. Works great and my hair smells good.

Another easy way to incorporate essential oils into your hair care regimen is to add a couple drops of essential oil to your existing bottle of shampoo and/or conditioner. Depending on the results you are looking for will determine which essential oil(s) you choose. Sandalwood is nice. It can prevent hair loss: By tightening skin tissue, sandalwood essential oil strengthens hair roots for a healthier head of hair. It has anti-dandruff properties. The cooling, anti-bacterial nature of sandalwood soothes sensitive scalps and curbs infections to prevent flaking. Lavender is also a good choice. It is also known for hair growth with a nice relaxing scent. Chamomile is another good choice as it promotes shiny healthy hair.

For your skin care, you can also add a couple of drops of essential oil to your face cream or cleanser. Dependent on your facial needs will determine which essential oil you choose.

I make a facial serum that I apply morning and night. My serum starts with a mix of coconut, argon and jojoba oils. The essential oils I typically use are Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender and Patchouli I mix it up for different times of the year. Rose essential oil is also great for the skin. Just a couple drops of each. These oils work great for aging skin for smoothness, wrinkles, and glow. These essential oils have many other positive properties from antibacterial to antioxidant.

4. Body Sprays
I prefer body sprays made with essential oils rather than fragrance oils. Fragrance oils are manufactured synthetic scents with added chemicals to enhance the aroma. They are so easy to make and last a long time. I make a bottle(8oz.) and it lasts me a good 5 months plus. (I tend to be a little
generous when I spray) I like the idea that the scent I am wearing is customized to me, by me. The cost? So reasonable. I use essential oils, witch hazel, distilled water and sometimes a little vegetable glycerin. When calculating what I spent on ingredients, per bottle it costs about $3.00. The cost may be small but the smell is amazing and the bonus that nothing toxic is going on my skin. Here are some ideas for body spray recipes.

5. Sleepy Time Sleepy time should be your body rejuvenation time, whether you are seeking a sound sleep or relaxing dreams, essential oils can aid you in that quest. There are a number of ways to accomplish better sleep with essential oils.

One way is to use a diffuser. Run a diffuser in your bedroom I suggest a diffuser that has an intermittent setting. With an intermittent setting you will not have an overwhelming scent but a consistent one. Here are some essential oil blends for sleep to try. Another option, would be to make a Sleepy Time Spray. Spray your pillows, blankets and the air shortly before bedtime. To make a spray simply use essential oils and water. For choosing which oils try the diffuser blends above. The next way would be to use a roller ball. Roll the blend on your wrists, temples, feet etc. before bed time. Check this roller ball blend for great sleep.

6. Roller Balls for Specific Concerns Make a roller ball for a specific concern you have. Headaches? Stressed out at work? Anxiety or feeling low?  Or maybe you just need a creativity boost. Whatever your concern, there is an essential oil blend for that.  One roller ball recipe I like is for when I need my creativity and focus. I mix rosemary, peppermint and sweet orange. Here are some roller ball blends to satisfy other needs.

Can’t Forget About Our Fur Babies

7. Pets Not all essential oils are safe around pets. So, if you are experimenting with oils please check first to see if that particular oil is safe on and around pets. For puppies and kittens under 8 weeks old I would just avoid the use of essential oils with these babies. They are still rapidly developing during this time.

There are a couple of things I do with essential oils and my Goofy dog. Yes, I named him Goofy because he is. He is very scared when there is a storm. So if I can start the diffuser before the storm starts the lavender will keep him calmer. I also use a flea spray. We go to the park every day so I want to keep him safe but I do not want to put the harmful chemicals on him. I mix together some lemongrass, rosemary with some witch hazel. He gets sprayed on his coat(avoid the eye area). This works great and he has never had fleas as long as I have had him. There is also a tick spray with Rose Geranium essential oil that works great too.

8. Freshen Your Car
We spend a bit of time in our vehicles. With all the soft surfaces in your car it can be an odor trap on wheels. Between the carpet and the seats your vehicle can trap some not so pleasant odors. Here are a couple of easy solutions to keep your car smelling fresh, naturally.

You can spray your soft surfaces with the fabric refresher in #9. I would recommend vacuuming your car first. No essential oil is going to combat the burger remnants that fell under your seat. Generously spray all soft surfaces, close windows and doors and next time you go in your car it will smell fresh. For a continuous pleasant scent, put your favorite essential oil on cotton balls and place under each seat. The scent you choose can have a purpose. For example using Bergamot essential oil. I call Bergamot the happy scent. Bergamot can elevate your mood and alleviate stress.

Around the House

9. Refresh Fabrics
I used to use Febreeze to freshen carpet, curtains my bedding etc. But as with many other things in my home I found a better way. I make my own soft surface refresher. It takes minutes and is more cost efficient without chemicals. The freshness seems to linger longer with this non-chemical alternative. Simply mix distilled water with baking soda and the essential oil scent you want. I use Lavender, Frankincense and Eucalyptus. All three of these essential oils also have disinfecting properties. I spray it everyday on my bedding in between washes so every night when I crawl into bed my sheets, blankets and pillows smell fresh.

10. Deodorize Waste Containers
Your trash can smell and at times so does your trash can. I do not think many of us have the time or energy to wash our trash cans daily. I know I think I am using a liner I should not have to wash it out as often. An easy trick to cut down and eliminate the odor is to take a cotton ball with essential oil and place in the bottom of your can, then put your liner in. Here are a couple of suggestions for which oils to use. Lemongrass is a good odor balancer. Using Peppermint or Spearmint can help deter rodents. Citrus smelling oils or Tea Tree Oil can combat bacteria as well as add a pleasant scent. This is a good...

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It’s a simple concept, When placed on your shower floor and hot water hits the steamer the essential oil scents rise to give you the benefits of that essential oil scent.

What ingredients are in a Shower Steamers?

The ingredients should also be simple. The ingredients in Inviting Effects Shower Steamers: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sea Salt, Sunflower Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Essential Oils. These ingredients will not leave a residue on your feet or your shower floor. Simple natural ingredients are always better. They will also not clog your drain or pipes.

How do I use a Shower Steamer?

The best way to use shower steamers would be as in the. picture to the right. By following this method your steamer will last 2 – 4 showers. You can use any small plastic type container. The one in the picture was purchased at a Dollar Store.

What Benefits Can I Experience From Shower Steamers?

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. Essential oils consist of tiny aromatic molecules that are readily absorbed via the skin, and whilst breathing they enter the lungs. These therapeutic particles next enter the bloodstream and are carried around the body where they can deliver their beneficial healing powers and are said to promote whole-body healing
Aromatherapy is the inhalation and application of essential oils. They are said to enhance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Essential oils have the highest frequency of any known natural substance. Through the process of entrainment the oils higher frequency will raise the vibratory quality of that individual.
When a person inhales an essential oil, that scent is carried by olfactory nerve cells in the nose to the olfactory system which sends the aroma to the brain. Our sense of smell is 10,000 times more powerful than any other sense and is immediate. Smell is the strongest link to our subconscious mind.
Essential oils have the highest frequencies of any natural substance. Pure grade essential oils range in frequency from 52 to 580 MHz. A healthy body, typically has a frequency ranging from 62 to 78 MHz, disease begins at 57 MHz.

Shower Steamers work on the premise of aromatherapy and the benefits of essential oil inhalation. The benefits of using Shower Steamers can range from clearing out your sinuses to relaxation to boosting your mood. The benefits are dependent on what essential oil is used in the Shower Steamers. The benefits to Inviting Effects Shower Steamers Set 1 are listed to the right.

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As alluded to above, Inviting Effects has the best Shower Steamers. I have done a lot of research trying to find a better shower steamers. There were some on the market but they did not have a strong scent, didn’t last for one full shower and some had additional ingredients that clogged my drain. I was on a quest. The result is an all natural, essential oil steamer that is hand made, hand packaged and made in the USA. Inviting Effects Shower Steamers are three times the size of other steamers which means they will last longer. Longer lasting also means a better value. Our Set #1 contains 4 Shower Steamers. The scents are: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Sandalwood and Grapefruit/ Tangerine. Watch for Set #2 which will tentatively have the following scents: Frankincense, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Bergamot. If you have and Essential Oil scent that you would be interested in comment or drop us a message.

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