Boost Your Mood with Essential Oils

The list of benefits and uses for essential oils is long and complex, but let’s get back to 
basics. One of the top benefits for these oils is to help you feel better mentally and 
emotionally in the form of boosting your mood. If you need a nice pick-me-up, here are 
some of the best essential oil scents that will help you accomplish that.

Lemon

If you have ever smelled something with a strong lemons cent, then you have a good 
idea of why this can be an excellent mood booster. Lemon is of course a citrus essential 
oil that is fresh, clean, and a little sweet. It is amazing for helping you to improve your 
mood and your energy levels, while also improving your concentration. Lemon essential 
oil is also naturally an antibacterial and antiviral, so it can help with your immune system 
if that is what is causing your mood to shift.

Ylang Ylang

Another essential oil that is highly recommended for improving your mood is ylang 
ylang. It might have a funny name, but the health benefits are outstanding. This is 
definitely in any top 10 list of the best and most beneficial essential oils for you. This is a 
tropical scent with a combination between a floral and sweet aroma. It is often used for 
mood behavioral changes like what you see in people with anxiety or depression. It is 
also very effective in people dealing with mood swings and irritability.

Jasmine

Jasmine is similar to other floral scents, like lavender and chamomile, where it is very 
relaxing and such a pretty scent to use. You can really boost your mood when you feel 
like you are standing out in a field of wildflowers. Jasmine has naturally calming 
properties, so it is great to use just before a big presentation or when you are feeling 
especially anxious. It can also boost your energy, help you feel more optimistic, and 
even give your confidence a nice little boost when you need it. 

Rose

If you are interested in these floral scents, don’t forget about rose or rosemary. These 
essential oils are wonderful for reducing mental fatigue and exhaustion, which can take 
a toll on your emotional health and your mood as well. If you feel like you are 
experiencing irritability and mood changes because of how overwhelmed and stressed 
you are, rose is the essential oil you want to use. As an added bonus, it also helps with 
physical pains.

Bergamot

Lastly there is bergamot, which is one of the citrus aromas for essential oils. Like lemon 
and orange, it is very refreshing and clean-smelling, which can really stimulate the 
happy chemicals in your brain and help your mood lift when you need it. Bergamot is 
also great for increased energy.
