Popsugar Health & Fitness Healthy Living Best Essential Oils For Stress Relief If You're Stressed Out, These Are the Essential Oils That Can Help You Feel Calmer 8 May 2020 by Tamara Pridgett Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Eric HelgasProduct Credit: AMO cardigan top, Whistles corduroy pant, H&M necklace As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Whenever we're feeling stressed, we like to relax by watching a movie or doing puzzles. If you're extremely stressed out, talking to someone about how you're feeling, journaling, and creating a self-care routine also helps. Aromatherapy may also help you relieve stress and feel more calm. The research is unclear on how effective aromatherapy is, but it's worth giving a shot if you feeling stressed out. Ahead, you'll find the best essential oils to relax and feel more calm. Related: If You Need a Moment of Self-Care This Holiday Season, Try 1 of These 13 Diffusers 1 Vitruvi Organic Lavender Essential Oil Image Source: amazon.com Lavender is thought to help people relax, ease anxiety, and sleep better although the research is limited. We like the Vitruvi Organic Lavender Essential Oil ($18) and it can be used whenever you want to feel calm, especially before bed. Vitruvi Organic Lavender Essential Oil $18 from amazon.com Buy Now 2 Essence-Lux Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Image Source: amazon.com Another essential oil that might help you feel more calm is the Essence-Lux Roman Chamomile Essential Oil ($10). Try diffusing this oil, adding it to a warm bath, or placing a few drops onto a wet face cloth for a soothing aromatherapy experience. Essence-Lux Roman Chamomile Essential Oil $10 from amazon.com Buy Now 3 Urban Outfitters Home Essential Oil Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com Feel more grounded with the Urban Outfitters Home Essential Oil ($12). Urban Outfitters Home Essential Oil $12 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now 4 Vitruvi Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Image Source: amazon.com If you prefer floral scents, consider a Ylang Ylang essential oil such as the Vitruvi Ylang Ylang Essential Oil ($14). To feel more relaxed, try mixing it with a few drops of a lavender essential oil. Vitruvi Ylang Ylang Essential Oil $14 from amazon.com Buy Now 5 Monq Zen Pure Essential Oil Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com The combination of calming scents like ylang ylang and bergamot in the Monq Zen Pure Essential Oil ($30) may help you reach ultimate relaxation levels. If you don't have a diffuser, you can simply add a few drops to a steamy shower and chill out. Monq Zen Pure Essential Oil $30 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now 6 Vitruvi Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil Image Source: amazon.com Take your self-care day to the next level with the Vitruvi Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil ($12). Try adding a few drops to a cool towel (this is also great postworkout) or add make your own DIY steam room by adding a few drops to a hot shower. Vitruvi Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil $12 from amazon.com Buy Now 7 Paddywax Unwind Essential Oil Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com Unwind form a long day with the Paddywax Unwind Essential Oil ($18). Paddywax Unwind Essential Oil $18 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now 8 Helias Calm Essential Oil Blend Image Source: anthropologie.com Transform your room into a zen space with the Helias Calm Essential Oil Blend ($35), featuring bergamot and cedarwood scents. Helias Calm Essential Oil Blend $35 from anthropologie.com Buy Now Fitness ShoppingStress ReliefHealthy Living