Aromatherapy is a powerful and natural way to support your physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual well-being. Whether you’re looking to ease stress, boost focus, sleep better, or support immune health, essential oils offer a world of holistic healing that’s simple and effective.
For those who need proof, there is a wealth of science-based evidence to back up the ancient healing art of aromatherapy.
But where do you begin?
In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll walk you through what aromatherapy is, how to use it, and the top 10 essential oils every home needs.
We’ll also introduce our Top 10 Essential Oil Supply Set, perfectly created to help you confidently begin your aromatherapy journey at home or work.
What Is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to shift, support, and balance the mind, body, emotions, mood, behaviors, responses, and reactions (Pressimone, 2019). Essential oils are versatile tools in your wellness toolkit. These concentrated plant extracts carry the energy of the plant that delivers various therapeutic properties to promote health and well-being. When used safely in inhalation and topical applications, they can calm anxiety, clear congestion, enhance sleep, and boost energy.
How to Use Essential Oils
There are 3 main ways to use essential oils:
1. Aromatic Inhalation: Diffuse essential oils in an ultrasonic diffuser or non-electric diffuser to fill the air. This provides a pleasant environment while adding extra mind & body wellness support. You can also add essential oils to a bowl of warm water as the vapors emit into the air, or inhale directly from the bottle (just do not touch your nose or hands to the bottle rim as this can cause cross-contamination with germs). Inhalation supports emotional balance, stress relief, energy, and mental clarity.
2. Topical Skin Application: Dilute essential oils in a carrier oil like jojoba, grapeseed, or apricot oil and apply to pulse points, chest, back of the neck, or feet. This supports immune health, muscle relief, emotional support, and more. I know many people promote the undiluted use of essential oils. However, based on my 23 years of experience, I do not agree with this method for many reasons. While some can tolerate this aggressive way to use oil, others cannot. There are many contraindications and sensitivities to consider. And most of all, more is not better.
3. Environmental – Home & Office: Create natural cleaning products, room sprays, or add oils to laundry soap for a chemical-free home that smells amazing and supports health. Having multiple chemical sensitivities, I cannot use chemical-based cleaners or candles as it affects my respiratory system and trigger IBS. If you want to learn more about using essential oils to clean green naturally, this is a great masterclass I taught at JennScents Aromaversity.
My Top 10 Essential Oils Every Beginner Should Have
When I first started learning aromatherapy over 20 years ago, there wasn’t much training or starter kits available. So, that was one of the first things I created when I started JennScents. Over the years, I found that I can accomplish most anything I need with these 10 essential oils as they are versatile, effective, and commonly known to most people. A great way to start your aromatherapy journey.
1. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Benefits: Calms nerves & anxiety, sleep support, skin healing, and emotional balance
Use it for: Relaxation, diffusing before bed, minor burns, or stress relief
2. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) Benefits: Energizing, relieves headaches, supports digestion, helps you be open to new ideas
Use it for: Focus, nausea, sore muscles, or mental fatigue
3. Lemon (Citrus limonum) Benefits: Detoxifying, mood-lifting, cleansing, helps you when you feel lost or scattered
Use it for: Morning pick-me-up, natural cleaning, immune support
4. Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) Benefits: Grounding, spiritual clarity, skin rejuvenation, allergies
Use it for: Meditation, prayer, anti-aging skincare, immune & allergy defense
5. Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) Benefits: Calming, grounding, supports restful sleep, promotes inner strength
Use it for: Stress relief, anxiety, bedtime rituals, mental clarity
6. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Benefits: Decongestant, respiratory support, clears airways, feeling overwhelmed
Use it for: Sinus congestion, cough, cold and flu, muscle aches
7. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Benefits: Hormonal balance, lift mood, balance skin health, stress
Use it for: PMS, emotional support, glowing skin
8. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylancium leaf) Benefits: Warming, circulation booster, stomach bug, hug in a bottle
Use it for: Warms the heart, stimulates circulation, upsets tummy, balances being hangry
9. Orange (Citrus sinensis) Benefits: Uplifting, reduces anxiety, adrenal support, boost creativity
Use it for: Morning diffuser blends, emotional tension, joy booster
10. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Benefits: Mental clarity, memory support, scalp & hair health
Use it for Brain fog, studying, hair masks, energizing massage oil
Why Choose JennScents?
At JennScents, we believe in high quality, understandable education, and real results. Everything I offer was created for me or clients who needed significant support while battling chronic illnesses. I made them for the most sensitive people, like me, (multiple chemical sensitivity) while delivering effective results for anyone.
The essential oils we use are:
- 100% pure, non-toxic, and highest quality
- Sustainably and ethically sourced from a reputable supplier who has helped develop the aromatherapy industry for over 50 years
- Hand-selected (and all products blended) by Certified Aromatherapists
- Backed by 23+ years of holistic wellness expertise
You’re not just buying oils — you’re getting a personalized, educational experience and partner that supports your whole-body wellness. Many of my very first customers I met in 2002 still shop with me today.
Ready to Start Your Aromatherapy Journey?
Grab your Top 10 Essential Oil Supply Set now and begin transforming your home and health with nature’s most powerful plant allies.
If you have questions, simply email us here.
Final Tip for Beginners
- Start simple. Pick 1-2 oils that resonate with you. Explore their uses. Tune into how your body and mind respond. Aromatherapy is a journey of connection – to yourself and nature.
- Follow these Safety Guidelines.
- Get my FREE Declutter Your Mindset Holistic Guide to see firsthand how you can personalize aromatherapy for you and your family.
Welcome to your healing path.