Four essential oils for a post-vacay pick-me-up

GREEN myrtle, bay laurel, black pepper and mountain savoury are four essential oils with invigorating and revitalising properties. These aromas can help boost self-confidence and motivation for a post-vacation boost before heading back to work or school. With a few drops on a tissue or handkerchief, these oils make a great secret weapon for a stimulating sniff in situations requiring courage and enthusiasm.
Revitalise with green myrtle
Grown in Corsica, Morocco, the Balkans and found in Mediterranean bushland, green myrtle is a small shrub with a slightly camphorous aroma. It's used to make an essential oil that helps boost self-confidence and lift spirits. Green myrtle is the number one ally for beating back-to-work blues and the inevitable onset of fall. Place two drops of oil on a handkerchief to sniff whenever you need to sharpen your spirit and gain clarity.
Rise to the challenge with bay laurel
Bay laurel essential oil can help you rise to the occasion with your head held high at important times. From exams and professional meetings to taxing life events and other challenges, bay laurel can boost feelings of self-confidence by channelling energy. To feel stronger and courageous, put two drops on a handkerchief and inhale before you step into the arena. Otherwise, bay laurel essential oil can be used to massage the soles of the feet during stressful times of life. Simply mix two drops with a teaspoon of plant-based carrier oil such as almond or macadamia oil.
Get ready for action with black pepper oil
It's surely no surprise that the spicy aromas of pepper can be a great pick-me-up. Essential oil extracted from the pepper plant can be a great tonic during times of lackluster sluggishness. Like a spicy dish, it revitalises with a vigorous boost for stepping into action or keeping your guard. Lovers can also keep the flame alive with its aphrodisiac powers. Black pepper oil can be inhaled from a handkerchief (two drops) or used in cooking. Try mixing it with crème fraiche or melted dark chocolate.
Boost drive and enthusiasm with mountain savoury oil
Mountain savoury is one of the five "herbes de provence." It stimulates and calms the mind while invigorating the body. It can help relieve mental fatigue and acts as a powerful anti-infectant, warding off respiratory and digestive viruses associated with the changing season. Sniff two drops on a handkerchief to free your mind. — AFP Relaxnews