The Best Essential Oils for Relaxation and Self-Love

Nurturing self-love begins with the simple, sacred action of the breath. When we slow down and create space for ourselves, we invite peace and mindfulness into our daily lives. Essential oils can be powerful tools in this process—serving as both a gentle reminder and a foundation for personal rituals. These scent rituals help us to settle the nervous system, reduce the noise, and reconnect with our inner calm.

It’s never too late to start as our wonderful customer Carol recently shared “I am now giving back to myself and it has only taken me 61 yrs to make myself a priority”.

At Plant Potions, we create inspirational, plant-based scent rituals that support ‘moments of me-time’ and self-care. Our products are mindfully made and small-batch produced here in New Zealand.

Our Top 3 Essential Oils for Relaxation:

1/Frankincense (Hero essential oil in I AM YOGA blend)

Benefits: Grounds emotions, deepens breathing, and enhances mindfulness or meditation practices.

Why It Works: Acts on the limbic system, influencing emotional regulation

2/Roman Chamomile (Hero essential oil in I AM CALM blend)

Benefits: Helps to ease tension, soothes irritability, and supports restful sleep.

Why It Works: Its mild sedative properties help relax both the mind and body.

3/Lavender (Features in I AM LOVE, CALM & YOGA blend)

Benefits: Helps to reduce anxiety, can aid sleep quality, and promotes overall relaxation.

Why It Works: Contains linalool and linalyl acetate, compounds known to calm the nervous system.

How do I Incorporate Essential Oils Into My Daily Life?

Essential oils can be used in many ways to create moments of relaxation, whether at home or at work. Apply Pulse Point Oils and Massage Oils directly to the body, spritz Flight Mists to refresh your space, or use our concentrated Essential Oils Blends in diffusers to transform your environment and mood. 

If you’re unsure which blend resonates with you, try our Essential Oil Blend Discovery Set. This curated collection features mini vials of our five hero blends, allowing you to explore which scents inspire your mood and ignite your imagination.

Making space for relaxation is the ultimate act of self-love—let our plant-based rituals guide you on that journey. Head to www.plantpotions.nz to find out more. We also welcome your questions via our webchat, social media @plantpotionsnz and via email hello@plantpotions.co.nz