We like to think of essential oils as just that: essential. Here’s how to hack your moods using essential oils and get the feeling you desire.
By Leslie K. Hughes
Of all the human senses, smell is the strongest. This explains why breathing in a certain scent can immediately transform you to another time and place in your memory. That time traveling can be great, but it can also take us down a memory lane that leaves us feeling as if we’d rather not remember when, where, and who that scent came from.
Throwing those bad vibes to the wayside, we are here to help you create new memories with your olfactory system and match your every mood with the perfect scent.
Enter essential oils, with a heavy emphasis on the “essential.” Here at VISCERAL, it seems as if essential oils run through our veins — we couldn’t imagine surviving without our daily dose of oils, which we regularly rotate based on our mood.
And we also couldn’t survive without the essential oil diffusers — one in every room, if you’re like us. These magical devices will change your life, and that’s a 100% guarantee.
So, whether your mood is drab or fab, here are the essential oils that will let you biohack your vibes and align your scents with what your body and soul need.
IN THE MOOD TO ROMP AROUND . . .
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Whether it’s with yourself or a partner, setting the mood with scent is highly underrated; it is something you should tap into while you’re tapping that someone.
To help elevate the mood and get those spicy vibes going, you’ll want to put in your diffuser a mix of these oils:
- Patchouli. Sensuality is what this oil is all about, so a hot night in requires some patchouli to be complete. Patchouli also boasts alluring properties as well, so prepare yourself to be enticed.
- Sandalwood. Emotional openness is what will really take your bedroom sesh to the next level, so you can thank sandalwood for helping you in that arena. This oil is also known to increase your sensuality, which is something we always welcome in the bedroom.
- Vetiver. Bold and powerful in small doses, vetiver has romantic qualities that will relax you and your partner and open you up to take things to the next level.
IN THE MOOD TO CHILL . . .
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Stress can be a real buzzkill and turn your entire day into a whirlwind of hell. Put a halt to your stress and anxiety with just a few drops of essential oil in your diffuser, and watch your day revive itself.
To help calm those anxious vibes, create a blend with these oils:
- Ylang ylang. Expect waves of peace and calm to come over you when you’re breathing in this oil. You may not be able to pronounce it, but honestly, who cares when it’s zapping your anxiety?
- Bergamot. The citrus scent of this oil will help improve your mood and clear your mind for a fresh and hyper-zen start. Breathing in bergamot will get your blood moving and aid with calming that anxious feeling.
- Lavender. As one of the most popular essential oils, lavender is a key player in your stress-free kit. It wipes away mental anxiety immediately, and is great for helping you sleep as well.
IN THE MOOD TO HAVE FUN . . .
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There are those days where we crave so badly to be in a good mood and paint the town red, but we just don’t have it in us. Don’t worry — essential oils have your back.
To help boost your mood and get in the mood for the best kind of trouble, mix these oils in your diffuser:
- Bergamot. We are on repeat with this oil because it is so much fun to play with.
- Frankincense. Elvis may be the king of rock and roll, but frankincense is the king of essential oils. A few drops of this and your energy will increase as well as your mood.
- Orange. The citrus in this oil means you’ll be uplifted in no time. And the intensity of orange will keep you feeling invigorated for hours.
IN THE MOOD TO GET SOME ZZS . . .
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You know those nights when you just want to go to bed but you can’t seem to chill your brain? They’re the absolute worst, and we wouldn’t wish them upon our worst enemy. Unfortunately, they do happen but fear not — we’ve got a remedy for you.
To help relax your brain and body and prepare it for sleep, here’s a winning blend:
- Lavender. This OG oil will come in handy for a number of mixes.
- Bergamot. We meet again. Bergamot will quickly become a favorite in your oil collection because of its versatility.
IN THE MOOD TO ENLIVEN . . .
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It would be great if we could tap into an energy back and withdraw some fire into our lives for those times when we want energy, but don’t have it. So when you feel like you’re lacking that spark, don’t lose hope — essential oils can pick you up.
To help you get that energy, turn to this mixture of oils:
- Lemon. Lauded for its energy boosting abilities, lemon oil is a powerful scent that will get you up and moving. It also boasts a number of other benefits, including reducing inflammation.
- Peppermint. The definition of refreshing, a few drops of peppermint oil will have you feeling alive again. It also supports concentration, so expect some brain power with this one.
- Orange. We are back for more with this orange oil, and are loving all of its energy powers.
IN THE MOOD TO CREATE . . .
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Creativity doesn’t always flow as freely as we’d like it to, and there comes a time when you need a bit of help to move it along. Open up your mind and welcome in the help that will come in the form of oils.
To help you release your inner creator, we’ve got the perfect blend:
- Sandalwood. Similar to the playtime blend, the sandalwood in your creativity blend will help open up your mind and invigorate your brain.
- Bergamot. A recurring fave on our list of oils, bergamot is back again to clear your mind of all blockages and let you focus on that creative spirit in you.
