Spring is in the air! Memories of the cold are finally starting to slip away and are being replaced by afternoons in the warm sunshine and an abundance of beautiful flowers all around. Spring is a time of renewed energy, it's the perfect time to revitalise and energize, leaving winter behind and embracing the fresh new season.
While it's a wonderful time of year, the change in seasons can also be tough on the immune system and can trigger allergies. Especially during springtime, hayfever sufferers may experience hightened allergies and reactions to the change in weather.
Citrus oils in particular are very refreshing and uplifting, with lots of benefits for the mind, body and household. Here are some of our favourite essential oils to detox, energize and cleanse this Spring.
Lemon essential oil
Lemon essential oil: light and refreshing, lemon essential oil has detoxifying and energizing properties. It is great for increasing circulation, getting energy moving and revitalizing and uplifting mind and body. Lemon is also stimulating and great for mental alertness, it clears the mind and aids in decision making.
Grapefruit essential oil: this fresh, sweet and citrus scent is highly uplifting to the mood. It has balancing, clearing and detoxifying properties, helping to clear the mind of negative emotions. Grapefruit is also very detoxifying to the digestive system, helping to get things moving and releasing trapped fluid, the perfect kick your body might need after Winter!
Peppermint essential oil: with a sharp, refreshing menthol scent, peppermint is stimulating, energizing and awakening. The strong and sharp scent helps to cut through negativity and mental clutter and reduces lethargy and tiredness. Peppermint refreshes the spirit, stimulates mental agility and improves concentration, bringing you into the present moment and giving you a boost of energy.
Lime essential oil: with a fresh, citrus scent, lime is very stimulating and great for refreshing a tired mind.
Geranium: this sweet, heavy and floral scent uplifts the mood, lessens fatigue, improves mental function and promotes emotional wellness.
Tangerine essential oil: with a refreshing, light and citrus scent, tangerine is very uplifting to the mood. It's also known for its cleansing and purifying properties, helping to support the immune system.
Sweet Orange: this zesty and refreshing scent is perfect for refreshing the senses. The anti-depressive properties of sweet orange are great for improving the mood and acting as a natural pick-me-up. It is also great for preventing and relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Spring essential oil blend
We know how much you all love making your own DIY blends, so here are some of our favourite uplifting blends for Spring:
Blend 1: 3 drops Geranium, 5 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Lime
Blend 2: 6 drops Lemon, 4 drops Geranium, 2 drops Peppermint
Blend 3: 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Peppermint (this blend is great for relieving seasonal allergy symptoms)
Blend 4: 2 drops Geranium, 2 drops Lemongrass, 2 drops Grapefruit
