Try These 4 Essential Oils to Improve Your Focus

The incredibly herbaceous Rosemary Essential Oil is known for its ties to Ancient Greece and the Mediterranean. The versatile properties of Rosemary Oil are known to improve general health and overall mental wellbeing; this is partially due to the 1,8 Cineole (Eucalyptol) and Linemone content.

In fact, a 2012 study found that diffusing Rosemary Oil influenced neurochemical pathways and acted as a mood booster while increasing cognitive performance.

As one of the best essential oils for focus, Rosemary Oil is now known to boost mental acuity, reduce mental stress and ease tension. Rosemary Oil is further believed to work well with Frankincense Essential Oil to boost concentration while instilling a sense of calm.

To enjoy the benefits of Rosemary Oil, you can use it in the following ways:

• Diffusing: Add a few drops to your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer to create an uplifting aroma that may improve focus and mental alertness. These energising properties of Rosemary Oil make it a fantastic essential oil to diffuse in any office or study space.
• Warm Bath: Add a few drops into a warm bath to help unwind and ease stress or muscle tension.

Lemon Essential Oil offers a sweet, tangy scent that has been seen to have an energising, invigorating and cleansing affect. Known to be one of the most diverse essential oils, Lemon Oil offers a holistic approach to healing and overall health.

As one of the best essential oils for focus, Lemon Oil is believed to boost concentration, improve memory and stimulate mental clarity.

There are several ways to enjoy the benefits of Lemon Oil:

• Diffusing: By adding a few drops into your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer, you can create an uplifting atmosphere that may help with brain stimulation.
• Diluting: You can dilute Lemon Oil with your favourite carrier oil, simply add your dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply as a skin serum. We recommend a 2-4% dilution for skin application and a 1-2% dilution for facial application.
• Warm Bath: Adding a few drops into a warm bath may help relieve stress and muscle tension.

Peppermint Essential Oil releases a soothing, cool aroma that is believed to help calm mental and emotional fatigue. Peppermint Oil is not only known for its ability to soothe muscle tension and stress, it may also help with enhancing focus and can act as an energy booster and natural stimulant.

Peppermint Oil contains 1,8 Cineole, Limonene and Menthol and because of this, it is known to stimulate the central nervous system, help reduce tiredness and alleviate mental cloudiness. It is now also known for its calming qualities that can help create a soothing environment to promote focus.

Diffusing Peppermint Oil in your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer may help boost mental clarity and focus by creating a calming yet uplifting environment.

Diffusing Peppermint Oil in your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer may help boost mental clarity and focus by creating a calming yet uplifting environment.

The refreshing citrusy-sweet aroma of Orange Sweet Essential Oil is versatile in its benefits and has been known to aid mental clarity and mental health. Orange Sweet Oil contains limonene, an antioxidant and detoxicant that is known to help relieve stress while acting as a mental stimulant.

In fact, a 2013 study found that Orange Sweet Oil could be used to safely induce a sense of calm in children aged 6 - 9 through aromatherapy. Visit your GP or a certified aromatherapist for more information on safe uses of essential oils for children.

While Orange Sweet Oil can help with tiredness, fatigue and mental clarity, its calming benefits may also prompt a restful sleep which may further enhance focus by reducing fatigue.

Orange Sweet Oil can be used in the following ways:  

• Diffusing: By adding a few drops into your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer, you can create an uplifting atmosphere that may help relieve stress and tension.
• Warm Bath: Adding a few drops into a warm bath can not only help with stress but may also decrease mental fatigue.

Using essential oils for focus may help boost your concentration and mental clarity, while reducing stress and emotional fatigue.

Our dedicated Clarity Focus Blend combines essential oils such as Lemon, Frankincense, Lavender, Peppermint, Sweet Orange, and Neroli to help stimulate the mind and body.

Our exclusive Focus Pack, on the other hand, contains the essential oils of Lemon, Frankincense, and Peppermint that are known favourites for focus, mental alertness and concentration.

While essential oils are generally available to purchase at health, wellness and retail stores, it is important to keep in mind that the purity and quality of these essential oils will vary. That is why we recommend finding a reputable supplier.

Here at AWO, we have a wide selection of 100% pure essential oils and organic essential oils that are sold at reasonable prices. Because our stock is purchased in bulk quantities our costs are significantly less, which allows us to offer our high-quality products at affordable prices. We are also based right here in Australia!