Are you someone, or do you know someone, who suffers from anxiety or panic attacks? With all of the pressures of the modern-day environment, more and more of us are beginning to suffer from problems with our mental health and especially anxiety. As a result, it is more important than ever to take time out for your mental health and embrace any anxiety-managing techniques that you find work for you. A common technique used by many to help combat anxiety and panic attacks is aromatherapy. In this post, I'll talk you through some of the best essential oils for anxiety for you to try.
How to Use Essential Oils for Anxiety
The best way to use essential oil for anxiety is to add a few drops to a diffuser, allowing yourself to inhale the relaxing scent naturally as you go about your day. You can also add up to 5 drops of essential oil to a hot bath to inhale as you relax — a hot bath in itself being another wonderful way to unwind after a long or stressful day.
Alternatively, if you would like to share your relaxing moment with a loved one, you can add 5 drops of essential oil to 10ml of a pure carrier or massage oil for a wonderful relaxing massage.
The Most Popular Go-To Essential Oil for Anxiety in Our Shop
We've found that many of our lovely customers — from teens to great-grandparents — turn to the Valley Mist Rejuvenating Facial Oil as more than just skincare. For many, it becomes a comforting ritual during times of stress or heightened anxiety.
It's a gentle companion to have nearby — easy to pop in your bag or keep in the car for those moments when you need to pause and reset. Just a few drops on your pulse points or massaged into your palms… then simply cup your hands over your nose and take a few deep, slow breaths in and out. This small act can help soothe your nervous system and bring a sense of calm back into your day.
It's one of the most loved products in our shop, and we're always touched to hear how it supports your wellbeing in everyday life.
The Best Essential Oils for Anxiety
Lavender
Perhaps the most well-known essential oil for helping with anxiety, Lavender earned its reputation for a reason. Lavender is known to both lower anxiety levels and have a slight sedative effect, also helping you to achieve a better night's sleep.
Mandarin
Mandarin is probably not the first essential oil to spring to mind when considering aromatherapy for anxiety, but it is one of the most effective. With a wonderful mood-boosting citrus scent, Mandarin essential oil also contains sedative properties which can help with insomnia, as well as relieving stress and anxiety.
Frankincense
Frankincense's calming and relaxing properties mean that it is one of the key essential oils associated with focusing the mind and stripping away unnecessary worries. These wonderful mind-focusing properties have meant that Frankincense has been used for thousands of years in meditative practice to help achieve that all-important focus and relaxation.
Bergamot
Bergamot is another wonderful citrusy essential oil, known for its mood-lifting, relaxing, and calming properties. Bergamot essential oil also blends beautifully with Mandarin if you would like to create your own uplifting and relaxing essential oil blend.
It's up to you which of these essential oils you feel most drawn to trying — whether it's the uplifting citrusy Mandarin and Bergamot, or the more traditionally relaxing and soothing Lavender and Frankincense. Of course, aromatherapy is not intended as a replacement for seeking help from a professional if you are struggling with your mental health. However, it is a brilliant way of adding a little extra relaxation and self-care into your daily routine and helping you to manage anxiety and stress day to day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which essential oil is best for anxiety?
Lavender is the most widely researched and recognised essential oil for anxiety, with studies supporting its calming and mild sedative effects. Frankincense, Mandarin, and Bergamot are also highly effective and popular choices.
Can I use essential oils directly on my skin?
Pure essential oils should always be diluted in a carrier oil before applying to skin. Add 5 drops to 10ml of a carrier or massage oil. Our Rejuvenating Frankincense Facial Oil is already blended and ready to apply to pulse points.
How quickly do essential oils work for anxiety?
Inhalation is the fastest method — the scent molecules reach the brain's limbic system (which governs emotion and stress response) within seconds. Many people notice a calming effect within a few minutes of inhaling.
Can I blend essential oils together?
Absolutely — Mandarin and Bergamot make a wonderful uplifting citrus blend, while Lavender and Frankincense combine beautifully for deeper relaxation. Our De-Stress Natural Essential Oil Blend is a ready-made option if you'd prefer a pre-blended formula.
Are Valley Mist essential oils pure?
Yes — all Valley Mist essential oils are 100% pure and natural, free from synthetic additives, carriers, or dilution. Explore the full Pure Essential Oils collection.
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