Diffusing oils can have a dual purpose. Not only does it get your house smelling lovely during the holidays and get you all excited for all the Christmas festivities, but certain oils can also help keep you healthy and improve your mood during all the craziness and running around these days.
So, without further ado, here are some holiday favorites to pop into your diffuser and start smelling! 🙂
1. Cinnamon
Apple pie, pumpkin pie, snickerdoodles, sweet potatoes, etc. Many of our favorite holiday dishes contain cinnamon. It’s one of the top smells that remind us of Christmas and the holidays. It is also a good cleaning agent and can help support the immune system.
Caution: This is a hot oil that can cause skin or nose irritation if inhaled direction from diffuser or bottle. Also, if you want to apply this topically, avoid putting it on your skin without a carrier oil (coconut oil is a favorite carrier).
2. Pine
Smells like a Christmas tree AND can support and help the respiratory system? Great combo! This is also a good one to mix with a few drops of cinnamon or orange.
3. Orange
It may not seem like orange would be a holiday oil, but this not only can help give your immune system some support… it also mixes wonderfully with Cinnamon or Wintergreen oil for a delicious holiday blend. 🙂
4. Peppermint
I think we can all agree that peppermint is a smell that reminds us of Christmas time. This is a favorite to diffuse, not only for its wonderful smell, but also for its immune boosting and mood lifting abilities. It may also help improve respiratory issues.
5. Four Thieves Blend
This one has so many benefits! This already smells like the holidays, plus it has other great benefits… but I think that helping to support the immune system should be right at the top of your list during Christmas and all of the related events. 🙂
6. Wintergreen
What a perfect name for the wintertime! Mix a few drops with a few drops of Orange oil for a great immune booster and a nice comfortable winter smell. OR… it can stand on its own feet, as well. 😉