Essential oils for back-to-school

The start of the new school year is often synonymous with stress, fatigue and a return to the daily rhythm.
Essential oils can be a great help in managing these challenges.

The start of the new school year often marks a return to a hectic pace, between work, studies and everyday obligations. This sudden change of pace can generate stress, fatigue and sometimes even low morale. Thanks to their natural properties, essential oils offer a gentle and effective solution to this transitional period. By acting on physical and emotional well-being, they help to manage stress, improve concentration, boost immune defenses and bring a touch of serenity to this often busy time. Using essential oils at the start of the new school year can provide invaluable support in tackling this period with greater calm and energy.

Here are the 7 essential oils for back-to-school:

1 Fine lavender (Lavandula angustifolia):

◦ Properties: Calming, relaxing, anti-stress.
◦ Use: A few drops on the pillow to aid sleep or in a diffuser to soothe the atmosphere after a stressful day.

2 Peppermint (Mentha piperita):

◦ Properties: Tonic, stimulant, aids concentration.
◦ Use: One drop on the wrists or temples for a boost when mentally tired, or in a diffuser to improve concentration when studying or working.

3 Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia):

◦ Properties: Antibacterial, antiviral, boosts the immune system.
◦ Use: Diffused to clean the air, or applied to the skin (diluted) to combat minor infections or pimples.

4 Lemon (Citrus limon):

◦ Properties: Stimulating, revitalizing, antiseptic.
◦ Use: In diffusion to purify the air and provide a fresh, energizing atmosphere. Perfect for getting motivated in the morning.

5 Eucalyptus radiata:

◦ Properties: Decongestant, respiratory stimulant, energizer.
◦ Use: Diffused to prevent winter ailments, especially colds. Effective for clearing the respiratory tract.

6 Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata):

◦ Properties: Anti-stress, balancing, relaxation aid.
◦ Use: Diffused to calm nervous tension and bring a feeling of well-being.

7 Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora):

◦ Properties: Immunostimulant, antiviral, energizing.
◦ Use: Diffused to boost immune defenses and prevent respiratory infections.

Directions for use

-Diffusion:Use an essential oil diffuser to purify the air and create a relaxing or stimulating atmosphere.
- Inhalation:Put a few drops of essential oil on a handkerchief and breathe deeply.
- Cutaneous application:Dilute essential oils in aloe vera gel or a vegetable oil (e.g. sweet almond oil) before applying to the skin.

These essential oils will help you approach the new school year with greater serenity, energy and well-being.