Winter is near, and with it brings the holiday season. Celebrate the joy of the season, and make this a time to spend with family and friends. Try these Winter Essential Oil Diffuser Blends to enhance your winter wellness and ease your seasonal stress.

During this season, take time to spread peace and love by serving those around you and remembering what is most important in life. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

Best Winter Essential Oils

I have said it before, and I will say it again... you can use ANY essential oil ANY time of the year, but there is something special about these aromatherapy oils that just make me enjoy them a little more during wintertime.

• Cardamom
• Clove
• Cypress
• Ginger
• Fir
• Myrrh
• Nutmeg
• Peppermint
• Pine
• Spearmint
• Spruce
• Sweet Orange
• Vanilla
• Wintergreen
• Juniper Berry

Use these essential oils for winter in your homemade blend recipes, especially in diffusers and roll on bottles. Get ready for winter with the crisp, pungent fragrances of bergamot, thyme, and grapefruit. Or combine chamomile and sandalwood for a comforting diffuser blend this season.

Winter Diffuser Blends

Get cozy with these winter essential oil diffuser blends. They are perfect for helping you relax, unwind after a long day or even just to lift your spirits! Use these winter essential oil blends in your diffuser to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy during the chilly season.

Add essential oils recipes below to diffuser with recommended water for your diffuser tank. Read more about diffusing essential oils. I like to use a 100-200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer. Adjust the drops if you desire.

1. Freshly Fallen Snow

This blend is inspired by nature and the freshness of fallen snow.

• 3 drops White Fir
• 2 drops Cardamom
• 1 drop Clove

2. Gumdrop

A Christmas candy favorite, try this sweet essential oil blend in your aromatherapy diffuser, almost as good as gumdrop cookies!

• 2 drops Cardamom
• 2 drops Lavender Oil
• 2 drops Peppermint Oil
• 1 drop Cinnamon Bark

3. Sweet Treat

Here is a simple duo of sweet and minty, just like a holiday treat!

• 3 drops Peppermint
• 3 drops Fennel

4. Winter Tea

Let this warm and spicy blend heat up your winter morning.

• 3 drops Sweet or Wild Orange
• 2 drops Cinnamon
• 1 drop Cardamom
• 1 drop Clove Bud

5. Frosted Forest

Wintergreen adds a coolness to this winter essential oil blend, like a frosted forest.

• 2 drops White Fir
• 2 drops Wintergreen
• 2 drops Vetiver

6. Holiday Glow

This holiday essential oil blend features the Christmas aroma of white fir.

• 3 drops White Fir
• 2 drops Orange
• 1 drop Cinnamon

7. Winter Wonderland

Enjoy the holiday season with essential oils and all the benefits that essential oils offer.

• 3 drops Orange
• 2 drops Peppermint
• 1 drop Frankincense

8. Walk in the Woods

• 3 drops Fir
• 3 drops Cypress
• 1 drop Juniper Berry
• 1 drop Vetiver

9. Winter Forest

This forest essential oil blend is perfect to diffuse during the winter season.

• 4 drops Orange
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Peppermint

10. Holiday Bliss

Let this seasonal essential oil blend bring joy and bliss to your home this winter.

• 3 drops Orange
• 2 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Cypress

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Pre-Made Essential Oil Blends for Winter

I love to blend my oils to create custom essential oil blends, but I know that not everyone likes to. Most essential oil brands offer premade blends (aka synergistic blends). This is a great way to experience plant oils you may or may not be familiar with.

With these, you won’t have to make up your own essential oil mixes, which are definitely more convenient if you are new to using essential oils or just want to try something different!

• Breathe by Doterra (contains Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon, Ravensara, and Cardamom)
• Christmas Tree Blend by Plant Therapy (contains Fir and Black Spruce)
• Holly Berries by Plant Therapy (contains Blood Orange, Douglas Fir, Eucalyptus Dives, and Patchouli oil)
• Breathe Easier by Edens Garden (contains Lemon, Peppermint essential oil, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary)
• Immunity by Edens Garden (contains Sweet Orange, Lemon, Rosemary, Tea tree oil, and Frankincense essential oil)
• Thieves by Young Living (contains Clove bud oil, Lemon peel oil, Cinnamon bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary)

Winter Essential Oil Crafts

Add a dash of Christmas magic to your holiday cards and pinecones by scenting them with essential oils!

Essential Oil Scented Cards

Add a few drops of your chosen winter essential oil or blend to a cotton pad. Place the cotton pad and a handful of cards in a ziplock bag. Let them sit for 24 hours. Don't let the cotton ball touch the cards directly (the oil can stain). Remove your cards after one day. Ready to endorse and send!

Essential Oil Pinecones

Add several drops of your favorite essential oil for winter to a bowl of pine cones (like pine or cinnamon). Let the aroma naturally evaporate. Re-scent the cones as needed. If you want a bigger whiff, bring the bowl to your nose and gently inhale it.

Safety Guidelines for Using Essential Oils

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

More Essential Oil Blends for Winter Wellness

At this time of year, there are all sorts of threats to our wellness that we have to watch out for. From the cold and flu season to seasonal allergies, it can be hard to stay healthy. Get more essential oil blends that you can use to help keep yourself healthy throughout the season!

Essential Oil Blends for Colds

Looking for a way to ward off all of those pesky colds that seem to circulate in the air this time of year? Try using some essential oils! These natural remedies not only smell great, but they can also help boost your immune system and assist with cold symptoms. Get out cold essential oil blends that are perfect for winter.

Thieves Diffuser Blends for Seasonal Threats

Are you looking for Thieves diffuser blends to help you fight seasonal threats? Try these Thieves diffuser recipes to keep your family healthy during the winter months. Plus, we'll provide tips for using these blends safely and effectively.

Essential Oil Blends for Sore Throats

Are you suffering from a sore throat? Aches, pain, and swelling can make it difficult to speak or swallow. Consider using essential oils instead of over the counter medicine. Blends of essential oils can be used to ease the symptoms of a sore throat and help you feel better fast. We share some of our favorite blends for sore throats and provide instructions on how to use them.

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