Perimenopause can be tough.
But there’s a natural way to help: essential oils.
Discover which oils can ease your symptoms and how to use them.
Feel better, naturally. Ready to learn more?
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Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary Sage essential oil is known for its hormone-balancing properties, making it a go-to for perimenopause symptoms.
To use, dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and apply to your lower abdomen or the bottoms of your feet once or twice a day.
It can help regulate your hormones and reduce hot flashes.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is excellent for promoting relaxation and can help alleviate mood swings and anxiety associated with perimenopause.
Diffuse a few drops in your living space or dilute with a carrier oil and rub onto your temples and wrists before bedtime.
The calming aroma aids in better sleep quality.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil provides a cooling effect that can help manage hot flashes.
Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and apply it to the back of your neck and wrists whenever you feel a hot flash coming on.
You can also add a few drops to a cool, damp cloth and place it on your forehead.
Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium essential oil helps balance hormones and can ease symptoms like fatigue and mood swings.
Mix with a carrier oil and apply to your abdomen or diffuse in your home.
Use it in the morning and evening to help manage emotional fluctuations and promote overall well-being.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang essential oil is known for its uplifting properties, making it great for counteracting feelings of sadness or anxiety during perimenopause.
Add a few drops to a diffuser or a warm bath at the end of the day.
It can also be mixed with a carrier oil and used for a soothing massage.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil can help manage stress and promote relaxation.
Add it to a diffuser or mix with a carrier oil and apply to your temples and wrists.
Use it in the evenings to help reduce stress and improve your mood, aiding in more restful sleep.
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
Roman Chamomile essential oil offers calming effects that can improve sleep and reduce irritability.
Diffuse a few drops in your bedroom before sleep or mix with a carrier oil and apply to your pulse points.
Applying it at night can help you unwind and get a better night’s rest.
Basil Essential Oil
Basil essential oil is helpful for combating fatigue and mental fog, common during perimenopause.
Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to your temples, back of neck, and wrists in the morning or whenever you need an energy boost.
It can help improve mental clarity and focus.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil is known for its invigorating properties and can help uplift your mood.
Add a few drops to a diffuser or mix with a carrier oil and apply to your wrists and neck in the morning.
The fresh, citrus scent can help combat fatigue and emotional lows.