Welcome back, to part 2 of the top 12 essential oils. This week we will showing you positions 1-6, the most popular essential oils in the UK!

Number 1: Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender is the UK’s favorite essential oil and it has a wide variety of uses!

When used on its own, Lavender is very relaxing oil, which can help relieve tension and depression. Lavender is also popular for helping with insomnia, and many people use it on bed linen. You can also add a couple of drops to a cotton wool ball and place on the bedroom radiator, for a relaxing nights sleep.

Lavender is also stimulating, calming and good for lifting your spirit.

More information about Lavender essential oil is available on our website; the oil is also available to buy from our online shop.

Number 2: Jasmine Essential Oil

Jasmine has a wonderful aroma and is used extensively in perfumery. It is also a good oil to start the day with; it will leave you uplifted, confident and in optimistic mood.

Jasmine can also ease the symptoms of PMT, irritability, depression and stress.

More information about Jasmine essential oil is available on our website; the oil is also available to buy from our online shop.

Number 3: Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli can have sedative effects when used in large amounts; if used in smaller qualities it is very stimulating. Patchouli can also help with dandruff or greasy hair; many people use patchouli in scalp massage oils to treat these problems.

More information about Patchouli essential oil is available on our website; the oil is also available to buy from our online shop.

Number 4: Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood is good oil for emotional problems like stress and depression; it can also relieve tension and help you on the way to a restful nights sleep.

Sandalwood is also known to be an aphrodisiac; try adding a few drops to a hot bath for a sensual bath for two.

More information about Sandalwood essential oil is available on our website; the oil is also available to buy from our online shop.

Number 5: Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang has a beautiful floral aroma! Its hypnotic fragrance will relax your mind and uplift your mood, making this an ideal oil to treat your emotional well-being.

Ylang Ylang is also well known as sensual oil; burning the oil in an oil burner or diffuser can set the mood for a romantic evening.

More information about Ylang Ylang essential oil is available on our website; the oil is also available to buy from our online shop.

Number 6: Peppermint Essential Oil

The scent of Peppermint essential oil is instantly recognizable. Its cool, refreshing and stimulating scent has many uses, particularly in cold and flu remedies.

Peppermint can also help with headaches, nausea, PMT and menopausal symptoms. Peppermint is also great in home foot-spas; add a few drops to your foot-spa to bring comfort to tired aching feet.

More information about Peppermint essential oil is available on our website; the oil is also available to buy from our online shop.

More information about these essential oils is available in our aromatherapy article section. We also have these oils and many more, available to buy from our essential oil department. All Really Relaxing essential oils are high quality oils and none have been tested on animals!

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