Balance Blend: Meet the Ingredients
Balance Blend brings together ylang ylang, patchouli, juniper berry, bergamot, and lavender essential oils to create a fresh floral aroma that can help us to stabilize our emotions and find our center. It has been found to combat feelings of worry and negativity to help ground us and avoid the onset of anxiety during times of stress. Balance Blend is thought to promote feelings of peace and well-being while working to clear the mind and focus intentions, especially when used in combination with meditation or other mindfulness practices. When life gets hectic, this calming blend is here to bring us back down to earth and restore balance in our life.
What’s in it?
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is known to soothe feelings of anxiety and stress while also helping to clear negative energy and calm the mind. It is believed to encourage a state of positivity and optimism, working to uplift the mood and inspire feelings of tranquility and relaxation.
Patchouli Essential Oil is known to balance emotions and enhance mood by working to reduce negative emotions while increasing feelings of calm and relaxation. It may also help to improve cognitive function and enhance concentration, making it useful in meditation and spiritual practices to improve focus and clear the mind.
Juniper Berry Essential Oil is believed to have grounding properties that can help to calm the mind and ease feelings of stress to keep emotions in balance and anxiety and depression at bay. It is known to improve sleep quality and duration for improved energy levels in the morning and an uplifted mood throughout the day.
Bergamot Essential Oil is known to calm the mind and relax the body which can help alleviate feelings of anxiety and stress. The soothing properties may help the mind enter a restful state, aiding in sleep onset and duration as well as combating insomnia and other sleep issues.
Lavender Essential Oil has been found to calm feelings of stress and combat mood swings to bring emotions into balance. It is also believed to relax the mind and enhance the mood while also working to improve sleep onset, quality, and duration for a deeper, more restorative experience.
Try these fun DIY recipes using Balance Blend:
Balancing Act Grounding Room Spray
Ingredients
- 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top
- 2 oz of High Percentage Alcohol
- 2 oz of Distilled Water
- 30 drops of Balance Blend
Instructions
Add 2 ounces of alcohol to the bottle. Add the essential oil blend and fill the remainder of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top. Shake well before each use. Spray around the home.
Wash Away Worry Calming Oatmeal Body Wash
Ingredients
- 1 Foaming Soap Dispenser
- 12 oz of Distilled Water
- 3 oz of Unscented Liquid Castile Soap
- 1/4 cup of Steel Cut Oatmeal
- 1 tsp of Jojoba Oil
- 1 tsp of Vitamin E Oil
- 50 drops of Balance Blend
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Place oatmeal in a heat-safe bowl and pour boiling water over the oatmeal. Cover and let the mixture sit for 1 to 2 hours. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer to separate. Set infused water aside and discard the oats. Add liquid Castile soap, essential oil, vitamin E oil, and jojoba oil to a small bowl. Mix with a whisk until fully incorporated. Add the soap and oil mixture to the soap dispenser. Pour oatmeal-infused water into the soap dispenser until it is nearly full. Replace the lid and shake well to combine the mixture.
Head in the Clouds Scalp Massage Oil
Ingredients
- 2 oz Amber Bottle with Dropper Top
- 1 oz of Sweet Almond Oil
- 1 oz of Jojoba Oil
- 20 drops of Balance Blend
- 10 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
Instructions
Add all ingredients to the bottle and give it a good shake to combine. Part the hair, add a few drops to the scalp, and gently massage. Allow the oil to sit on the scalp for at least 30 minutes before shampooing as usual.