Some days a little something is needed to bring emotions upward - a smile from a stranger, a hug from a friend, an I love you mommy from your child...something right? Here is a simple combination to help your day along with Lavender and Rosemary Essential Oil Blend Recipes.
Lavender and rosemary are both essential oils that are great for emotional support. They are also helpful when experiencing burnout and overwhelm.
Give your brain a boost by diffusing lavender and rosemary oil blend before you get started on any task or project today. Get these oils into the air around you so you can breathe in some uplifting aroma!
Lavender and Rosemary Essential Oil Blend
Lavender and Rosemary essential oils are two commonly used oils in aromatherapy and they blend well together when mixed. Lavender smells more floral while rosemary has a classic herbaceous smell.
Mixing these two aromas together creates a sweet fragrance that will help you relax!
Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
These two scents combine together for a calming, soothing effect. Lavender is an herb that has long been used as a natural remedy for anxiety and stress relief.
Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary essential oil can be used for everything from improving your memory to relieving muscle pain. It is used in this uplifting oil blend to boost concentration levels and relieve stress and anxiety!
Lavender and Rosemary for Skincare
When using lavender and rosemary oil to use on the skin, it's best to dilute the oil with coconut or carrier oil, such as jojoba, before applying topically.
Lavender and Rosemary Blend for Inhalation
Here are some common ways to enjoy the scent of lavender and rosemary oil:
- Diffuse the lavender rosemary scent in your home by putting this blend into a diffuser (see the diffuser recipes below to learn how)
- Using an aromatherapy inhaler
- Adding to steaming bowl of water and inhaling
- Try a diffuser necklace
- Simply add a few drops to the shower floor right before getting into shower
- Place a drop in palm of hand, rub palms together and deeply inhale the aroma
- Use in a car diffuser when driving
How to Use Lavender and Rosemary Essential Oils
Lavender and rosemary essential oils are both versatile oils. They can be used for a wide range of purposes, including relaxation, stress relief, anxiety relief, and even as a natural fragrance.
Here are some ways to use lavender and rosemary oil:
- Add a few drops to your pillowcase to help you relax and get a good night's sleep.
- Mix a several drops with water in a spray bottle to create a natural air freshener.
- Add a few drops of lavender and rosemary to your bathtub for a relaxing and fragrant bath.
- Mix lavender rosemary blend with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil and use it as a massage oil.
- Use the oil blend as a natural perfume by adding a few drops to your wrists or neck.
- Add some lavender and rosemary oil to your shampoo or conditioner for a relaxing scalp massage while you shower.
- Make a homemade sachet by adding equal parts lavender and rosemary oil to some dried herbs like lavender flowers, chamomile flowers, or mint leaves, then sealing it in a small bag made of cloth or muslin.
Hopefully these uses have given you some ideas on how you can incorporate these two powerhouse oils into your life.
Lavender and Rosemary Diffuser Blends
Here are more ways to use lavender and rosemary essential oil together. Get ready to be uplifted with these essential oil blends!
Add one of the essential oil recipes below to diffuser with recommended water for your diffuser tank. I like to use a 100 to 200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer.
Here are 10 diffuser blends with lavender and rosemary:
1. Lift Me Up
- 4 drops of Lavender essential oil
- 2 drops of Rosemary essential oil
- Ultrasonic Diffuser
2. Springtime Clean
- 2 drops Lime essential oil
- 2 drops Lemongrass essential oil
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil
- 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
3. Seaside
- 3 drops Bergamot
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Rosemary
- 1 drop Eucalyptus
4. Day On the Beach
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Douglas Fir
- 2 drops Rosemary
- 2 drops Neroli
5. Fresh Start for January
- 2 drops Lavender Oil
- 2 drops Eucalyptus Oil
- 2 drops Peppermint Oil
- 2 drops Rosemary Oil
6. Take Me to the Beach
- 3 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Bergamot
- 1 drop Eucalyptus
- 1 drop Rosemary
7. Good Luck Blend
- 2 drops Lemongrass
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Grapefruit
- 2 drops Rosemary
8. Welcome Home
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Cypress
- 2 drops Cedarwood
- 2 drops Rosemary
9. Earth's Abundance
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Patchouli
- 2 drops Rosemary
- 2 drops Citronella
10. Serene
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Rosemary
Essential Oil Safety Guidelines
Diffuse 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time, read more about how long to diffuse oils.
It is best not to apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin. When using essential oils topically on the skin, be sure to dilute with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil.
Using essential oils can improve a person’s emotional, physical, and mental state. For best results, make sure you use pure essential oils and learn how to use them properly.
People can have different responses to essential oils, you may find what works for one person, doesn't work for you. You can learn more about what to do when essential oils don't work.
Final Thoughts on Lavender Rosemary Essential Oil Blend
Lavender and rosemary oil are two natural remedies that can offer relief from a variety of health concerns. Lavender is especially known to help with depression, insomnia, headaches, acne, eczema and psoriasis. Rosemary oil notably helps reduce dandruff as it stimulates hair growth and reduces symptoms of flaking skin and itching.
Both lavender and rosemary essential oils can be used in aromatherapy, massage therapy or other forms of topical application to help treat these ailments in a reliable and effective way.
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All About Diffusing Essential Oils
Diffusing is a wonderful way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. The best way to put oils in the air for inhalation is with an essential oil diffuser.
- Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
- 7 Easy Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes
- How To Use An Essential Oil Diffuser
- Ceramic Essential Oil Diffuser - Do's and Don'ts
- Diffuser Blends To Enhance Your Mood
Happy diffusing!