Tropical Essential Oils with Diffuser Blends - 10 Staycation Recipes

Tropical Essential Oils with Diffuser Blends - 10 Staycation Recipes

Jennifer Lane, Certified Aromatherapist Jennifer Lane, Certified Aromatherapist
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Are you ready to escape from the daily grind? Are you dreaming of topical beaches and exotic getaways? While a dream vacation my not be a possibility, tropical essential oils can help create that vibe in your home or work space.

Staycation time! It's time to hit the reset button and destress with these aromatherapy oils and blends.

Best Tropical Essential Oils

There's nothing like the smell of tropical essential oils to transport you to a far-off place. Here we explore some of the best tropical essential oils and their benefits. Whether you're looking for a new scent to enjoy or hoping to reap the therapeutic benefits of these oils, you're sure to find something that appeals to you!

Here are 10 essential oils that inspire tropical feelings:

1. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga odorata)

A favorite in DIY perfumes, let the sweet floral aroma of ylang ylang take you on a tropical getaway far from everyday tension and stress, while promoting self-confidence.

2. Sandalwood Essential Oil (Santalum album)

Its rich, woodsy scent is a dream to the senses and a favorite for meditation. Inhale this oil to help relax the mind and melt your worries away. Learn more about using Sandalwood Essential Oil in a diffuser.

3. Lime Essential Oil (Citrus aurantifolia)

The zesty, fruity aroma of this stimulating oil works as a mood uplifter, providing a pick-me-up no matter what time of day. Enjoy the extra blast of energy as well as the air freshening powers of lime.

Tropical Essential Oil Diffuser Blends by Loving Essential Oils

4. Bergamot Mint Essential Oil (Mentha citrata)

Get inspired with the refreshing citrus and soft mint aroma this oil imparts. It is emotionally uplifting and calming, just like toes in the sand.

5. Patchouli Essential Oil (Pogostemon cablin) 

A rich, sensual, and earthy aroma makes this oil popular for perfume blends. Perfect to use during meditation or before bedtime for a relaxing vibe. Learn more about patchouli essential oil.

6. Ginger Essential Oil (Zingiber officinale)

It's fresh, spicy, exotic aroma can calm anxious feelings while also uplifting the mood. This stimulating essential oil is warming and can help boost memory and willpower.

7. Blood Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis)

This oil is a variety of sweet orange, they share the same botanical name but blood orange offers a brighter, slightly more tart scent. Let it encourage an optimistic outlook and stimulate a cheerful, beachy mood.

8. Jasmine Essential Oil (Jasminum grandiflorum)

A warm, rich, floral aroma often used in perfumes and frequently enjoyed for its aphrodisiac qualities. This precious oil improves emotional wellness by easing fears and promoting self-confidence.

9. Tangerine Essential Oil (Citrus reticulata)

Its soft and sweet citrus aroma invites peace and relaxation. Let it inspire and comfort your mind and body like a warm sunny day spent relaxing on the beach.

10. Neroli Essential Oil (Citrus x aurantium)

Comes from the fragrant flower blossoms of the bitter orange tree. The gentle floral, citrus aroma can be very soothing and calming to the nervous system. Find out how to use neroli essential oil in a roller bottle.

Tropical Diffuser Blends - Staycation Recipes

Aromatherapy is a great way to improve your mood and relax. These tropical essential oil blends are a great way to enjoy a staycation. 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.

 Exotic Island Diffuser Blend

Escape with this exotic essential oil aroma. Turn on this oil blend in your aromatherapy diffuser and enjoy your island escape!

  • 3 drops Patchouli oil
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang oil
  • 1 drop Neroli oil

 

Tropical Scented Oils by Loving Essential Oils | Exotic Island with patchouli, ylang ylang, and neroli

 Afternoon Mojito

Shake up your afternoon with this uplifting and feel good scent of citrus and spearmint, yum!

  • 2 drops Lime essential oil
  • 2 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 2 drops Tangerine essential oil
  • 2 drops Spearmint essential oil

 

Tropical Essential Oil Recipes for Diffuser by Loving Essential Oils | Afternoon Mojito with lime, grapefruit, tangerine, and spearmint

 Tropical Sunrise Diffuser Recipes

This rich blend of essential oils will be the perfect evening diffuser recipe to spice up your tropical getaway.

  • 3 drops Ginger oil
  • 3 drops Blood Orange oil
  • 2 drops Rose Geranium oil

 

Tropical Smelling Essential Oils with Diffuser Blends by Loving Essential Oils | Tropical Sunrise with ginger, blood orange, and rose geranium

 Tropical Paradise Diffuser Blend

This comforting essential oil diffuser recipe will inspire thoughts of a tropical paradise that is calling you home.

  • 4 drops Copaiba
  • 3 drops Lime
  • 3 drops Tangerine

 

Tropical Scented Essential Oils with Diffuser Blends by Loving Essential Oils | Tropical Paradise with copaiba, lime, and tangerine

 Beachy Vibes

Get lovely beach vibes with this diffuser blends. Let this tropical oil blend improve you mood and uplift your smile!

  • 3 drops Bergamot
  • 3 drops Ginger
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang

 

Best Tropical Essential Oils for Staycation by Loving Essential Oils | Beachy Vibes with bergamot, ginger, and ylang ylang

 Vacation in Paradise

Kick off your shoes and let down your hair as you enjoy this staycation diffuser blend with emotionally supportive essential oils.

  • 3 drops Sandalwood
  • 2 drops Bergamot
  • 1 drop Lime
  • 1 drop Lavender

 

Tropical Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes by Loving Essential Oils | Vacation in Paradise with sandalwood, bergamot, lime and lavender

 Hawaiian Beach

This sunny diffuser blend is a favorite with citrus essential oils, reminiscence of a Hawaiian Beach.

  • 2 drops Lime
  • 2 drops Lemon
  • 2 drops Orange
  • 2 drops Bergamot Mint

 

Tropical Vacation Diffuser Blends by Loving Essential Oils | Hawaiian Beach with lime, lemon, orange, and bergamot mint

 Tahiti Diffuser Blend

This all star topical diffuser recipe is just amazing! Enjoy your aromatic vacation and let your mind wonder to Tahiti.

  • 3 drops Orange
  • 2 drops Ginger
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang

 

Tropical Essential Oil Blend Recipes by Loving Essential Oils | Tahiti with orange, ginger, and ylang ylang

 Tropical Love

This tropical diffuser blend will help you feel refreshed and invigorated. It combines bright, citrusy essential oils with sweet floral scents to create a refreshing aroma. The essential oils in this blend are known to promote happiness and energy. Diffuse this blend when you need a pick-me-up or when you want to enjoy the relaxing benefits of aromatherapy.

  • 4 drops Lime
  • 2 drops Black Pepper
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 1 drop Jasmine

 

Tropical Diffuser Recipes by Loving Essential Oils | Tropical Love with lime, black pepper, ylang ylang, and jasmine

 Tropical Citrus

This is a favorite essential oil blend that is energizing but also balancing and calming. Try this oil blend in the morning to help stimulate your mind and body.

  • 3 drops Lime
  • 3 drops Sandalwood
  • 3 drops Orange

 

Tropical Oil Diffuser Blends by Loving Essential Oils | Tropical Citrus with lime, sandalwood, and orange

Safety Guidelines for Using Essential Oils

Diffuse 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time, read more here.

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 here about what to do when essential oils don't work.

Final Thoughts on Tropical Essential Oil Blends

Using tropical essential oils can be an excellent way to experience the incredible benefits of natural aromatherapy. Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus, chamomile, cypress, vetiver, myrrh, and palmarosa are great examples of beneficial oils which can help to revitalize and uplift your spirit while also providing physical relief.

For those looking to diffuse positive energy or a peaceful atmosphere in their home or office, these fragrant scents make great additions to diffusers or even used straight from the bottle. Regardless of the situation, investing in a few quality essential oils could lead to enhanced physical and mental wellness.

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Tropical Essential Oil Blends by Loving Essential Oils

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