7 Best Essential Oils for Women-Radiant Health and Beauty

by Jackie Parker January 27, 2017, 2:48 pm 6 Comments

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Women have used essential oils for thousands and thousands of years around the world as incense, perfume, and for their medical and culinary use. The Vedas from India dating from around 2000 BC, lists over 700 essential oils to help with anything from improving your emotional state to protecting your skin as you age. With this in mind, we've compiled a list of the seven best essential oils for women for both health and beauty.

Table of Contents

1 Best Essential Oils For Women

10 Best Essential Oils For Skin and Beauty

17 Final Thoughts on Best Essential Oils for Women

But before we begin, if you are new to aromatherapy or essential oils, be sure to check out our Essential Oils Guide to Health and Non-Toxic Living for history, uses, best diffusers, carrier oils and storage tips.

Essential Oils Guide to Health and Non-Toxic Living – In this essential oils guide, we share how to use essential oils for health and non-toxic living. We'll also explore some of the most common questions people have.

Best Essential Oils For Women

Clary Sage

Clary sage contains phytoestrogens, a naturally occurring estrogen. Phytoestrogens are important especially when it comes to menstruation and menopause.

In fact, Clary Sage is one of the best essential oils for women to keep on hand for menstrual complaints and menopausal symptoms.

It has a soothing, nutty fragrance that isn't overpowering. You'll find that Clary Sage can help to uplift your mood. This is true especially when dealing with irritability or depression during different parts of your cycle.

Clary Sage Uses:

Childbirth – Apply down the back of the spine to help bring on labor.
Emotional Health – Diffuse for postpartum depression and anxiety
Low Milk Supply – For increased lactation apply topically to each breast
Hot Flashes – Combine with spearmint in a spray bottle and spritz for hot flashes
Endometriosis – Apply to breasts to regulate estrogen and promote healthy cells

Safety

Caution during early stages of pregnancy

Lemon

Lemon essential oil has high levels of vitamin C which provide antioxidants for your body. When our ancestors sailed the seas, citrus saved them from getting scurvy. It is antiseptic and antibacterial. Additionally, it has a tonic action on the lymphatic system and stimulates digestion.

You can't help but feel happy and refreshed by lemon's crisp, fresh scent even on a sad day when you don't feel your best.

Detox & Lymphatic Cleansing – Try adding some essential oil to a glass of warm water or tea
Concentration – Inhale straight from the bottle with Rosemary
Congestion – Diffuse
Stress – Diffuse
A runny nose & allergies – Inhale or apply over the bridge of the nose
Cellulite – Helps disperse cellulite

Safety

Avoid exposure to sunlight or UV rays for 12 hours after direct topical application.

Lavender

If you have to choose just one essential oil, to begin with, Lavender may be the best choice. You can use it for everything from emotional health to insomnia, and body aches and pains.

Every home should have a bottle of Lavender because it's a natural antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, and also a sedative…and because it's one of the best essential oils for women! If you have a bottle of Lavender, you have a miracle in a bottle.

PMS or Menstrual cramps – Diffuse or add to bath water to balance hormones and reduce cramps and PMS
Insomnia – Apply to bottom of feet or diffuse to induce sleep
Sunburn – Use topically on sunburned skin to soothe and promote healing.
Headaches – Diffuse or apply to temples or back of neck
Emotional Health – Diffuse to uplift your spirit
Cuts, wounds, and blisters – Apply topically to speed healing

Safety

Lavender is deeply relaxing and should be used with caution when driving or operating machinery.

Those with estrogen-dependent cancer should avoid using Lavender essential oil.

Peppermint

Peppermint is another great essential oil that addresses a wide range of ailments for women. Ancient Egyptians and Chinese used it as a digestive, circulation and respiratory remedy.

Uses:

PMS or Menstrual Cramps – Diffuse for menstrual cramps, nasty headaches or migraines.
Hot Flashes – Apply on back of neck, spine, or bottoms of feet
Cravings – Inhale before or in between meals to suppress appetite
Headaches – Apply to temples, and back of neck
Emotional Balance – Diffuse to uplift and invigorate your spirit

Best Essential Oils For Skin and Beauty

Essential oils from plants and herbs aren't just good for your health… They are a secret weapon for fabulous skin. You will see and feel an immediate improvement in your skin because essential oils are alive, nutritive, healing and soothing all at once. Here are some of the most recommended essential oils for skin health

Ylang Ylang

When you are making your own skin or beauty products, a lot of recipes will call for Ylang Ylang. The name Ylang ylang means “flower of flowers” and is well known for its aphrodisiac properties. Women in Hawaii often use this oil to protect their hair from the sea salt.

The essential oil of Ylang ylang is also ideal for reducing the signs of aging. You'll find it often in creams, and elixirs to help to remove fine lines and wrinkles naturally. Ylang Ylang is also great if you have acne or oily skin.

It has anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. The scent of Ylang ylang is sweet, spicy, oriental and full bodied. Expect a deeply relaxing effect, intoxicating fragrance that brings feelings of peace.

Uses

Stimulates Hair Growth
Varicose veins
Skin issues & Eczema

Safety

Dilute with topical application. May cause skin sensitivity. Excessive use may cause nausea in sensitive people. It has a deeply relaxing effect and should not be used prior to driving or operating machinery.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is one of the best essential oils for women because it is perfect for enhancing your skin's glow.

Use it as an astringent and skin toner for acne and large pores. Most store-bought skin toner products are much too harsh for your skin. But a toner made with Lemongrass is light and natural, so it helps with the natural skin glow. Likewise, it will not irritate.

Uses:

Skin toner
Repels ticks, fleas, and other insects
Helps injured ligaments heal faster

Geranium

Geranium is used to heal skin disorders. It is rich in geraniol which is good for acne because of its antimicrobial effect.

It is also popular in anti-cellulite massage blends to relieve fluid retention.

Geranium balances the emotions and hormones and stimulates the lymph system.

Geranium is a natural insect repellent.

Acne
Cuts and wounds
PMS and Hormone Balancing
Oily skin
Body Odor

Safety

Do not use if you are pregnant

May act as a sedative

Possible skin irritation

*Dilute all essential oils with a carrier oil if you are going to apply it to your skin. Try jojoba, coconut, or almond oil. I use about 10-20 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil.

Final Thoughts on Best Essential Oils for Women

Women have been using essential oils for more than 6000 years, so it's safe to say that it's a proven way to promote health and beauty.

Some of the most significant health and beauty benefits include improved sleep, positive mood, improved skin health, pain relief, increased energy and a general feeling of well-being.

Even if you're only looking for a way to relax after a stressful day or situation, essential oils will come to your rescue. Just remember, essential oils are concentrated and may cause skin irritation if you fail to dilute with a carrier oil.

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