Essential oils have a wide range of therapeutic benefits that can benefit everyone. Predominantly used by women, essential oils can be overlooked by men. Smell preferences are very personal and some scents might be more appealing than others depending on your own life experience. All essential oils are beneficial, however, we have found those essential oils to be the most appreciated by men due to their scent. Men tend to prefer woody, earthy and citrusy smells. We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 essential oils for men and how to use them.
How men can use essential oils
Diffuse: The easiest way to use essential oils. We find most men enjoy an invigorating and refreshing aroma in the morning or while working and a calming scent at night to help with sleep.Even easier than our ultrasonic diffuser is ou Nebulizing diffuser - no water needed. Just press the on button.
Inhaling from the bottle: Too lazy to put the diffuser on? Inhale straight from the bottle for a quick fix whether it is to help boost concentration or energy or to help ease stress.
Muscle blend: Most men will enjoy the soothing effect of essential oils on their skin and sore muscles. Mix appropriate essential oils with a carrier oil or use our muscle blend and massage into aching body.
Face moisturiser: Not every men takes good care of their skin but the ones that do will enjoy adding 1-2 drops of essential oils to their face moisturiser for scent and benefits.
Hair Care: From dandruff to hair loss, essential oils have properties to help look after your hair. Add a few drops to your shampoo to boost benefits.Our recommendations are rosemary and cedarwood.
Bath: For those few times per year when you choose to enjoy a bath, add in some relaxing essential oils to ease muscles and relax combined with epsom salts.
Shower: Everyone loves the smell of essential oils in the shower! Simply add 3 drops to the corner of the shower and enjoy steam inhalation.
Deodorant: Add a drop to your stinky shoes or gym bag to help clear odours.
Top 10 Essential Oils for Men
Not sure which essential oil to start with? We've put together a list of the 10 vest essential oils for men.
1. Peppermint Essential Oil
The fresh and invigorating aroma of Peppermint essential oil is uplifting and therapeutic for the mind and body. It's cool, crisp scent imparts a sense of freshness, purity and cleanliness.
Benefits: Uplifting, energising and invigorating, may help to relieve muscle & joint pain, may help reduce headaches, support digestive health, sinus relief
How men like to use it: Diffuse to boost mental clarity. Inhale straight from the bottle to help promote concentration and energy. Use a 2.5% dilution and mix with a carrier oils and apply to sore muscles or heavy feet.
2. Sandalwood 10% Essential Oil
A warming balm and a restorative scent, Sandalwood essential oil instills a sense of calm. It has also been shown to boost the immune system with its antimicrobial properties.
Benefits: Calming, grounding, soothing, helps dry skin conditions, may assist with respiratory conditions.
How men like to use it: Diffuse, sit back & relax. Using a 2.5% dilution, mix with a carrier oil and apply to the face or body as a moisturiser. Add 3 drops to the bath with a carrier oil and relax.
3. Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Instilling a sense of joy and positivity, Sweet Orange essential oil is an excellent oil to diffuse to boost your mood and encourage relaxation.
Benefits: Refreshing, calming, improves mood, help regulation of the digestive system, skin regenerative properties.
How men like to use it: Diffuse to improve energy. Add 3 drops to the bath with a carrier oil and relax. Inhale straight from the bottle to refresh and improve energy. Add 3 drops to the corner of your shower in the morning to energise.
4. Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil has a warm, spicy and woody aroma, with anti-inflammatory compounds that assist with several health functions including gut health and arthritis. Frankincense helps to overcome nervous fatigue and silence a busy mind.
Benefits: Stress relief, immunity boosting,stimulate and improve circulation, may help reduce inflammation.
How men like to use it: Diffuse sit back & relax. Using a 2.5% dilution, mix with a carrier oil and apply to the face or body as a moisturiser. Add 3 drops to the bath with a carrier oil and relax.
5. Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil is brimming with vitality. It is a stimulating oil that can help clear emotional overload and revive fatigued spirits.
Benefits: Help boost energy, supports circulatory system, antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-infectious properties, great for oily skin types.
How men like to use it: Diffuse to boost energy. Using a 2.5% dilution, mix with a carrier oil and apply to the face or body as a moisturiser for oily skin. Add 3 drops to the corner of the shower to energise.
6. Copaiba Essential Oil
The very gentle woody aroma of Copaiba is soothing and warming. Most uses of Copaiba essential oil have been determined by the traditional use of the people living in South America, where the Copaiba trees flourish.
Benefits: Calming, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, wound healing, may hgelp with a sore throat, may help improve skin appearance.
How men like to use it: Diffuse sit back & relax. Use a 2.5% dilution and mix with a carrier oils and apply to sore muscles or injuries to reduce inflammation. Add 3 drops to the bath with a carrier oil and relax.
7. Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree is thought to be an uplifting and stimulating essential oil. Extensive studies have shown Tea Tree essential oil to be effective against bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens, providing us with a broad-spectrum disinfectant.
Benefits: Help clear acne prone skin, assist in protecting against cold & flu, natural antiseptic, helps with respiratory complaints.
How men like to use it: Diffuse to energise. Using a 2.5% dilution, mix with a carrier oil and apply to the face for oily skin. Add 3 drops to the bath with a carrier oil to cleanse skin.
8. Cedarwood Essential Oil
The warm soothing scent of Cedarwood essential oil can restore us from feelings of aggression and anger, and promote a sound sleep.
Benefits: Calming and grounding, antiseptic and diuretic, decongestant.
How men like to use it: Diffuse sit back & relax. Using a 2.5% dilution, mix with a carrier oil and apply to the face or body as a moisturiser. Add 3 drops to the bath with a carrier oil and relax. Add a couple drops to your shampoo to help prevent hair loss.
9. Bergamot Essential Oil
The slightly sharp yet citrusy sweet scent of Bergamot essential oil soothes our upsets and allows us the space to let our troubles drift away.
Benefits: Supports immune system, promote positive outlook, appetite stimulant, calming, great for acne prone and combination skin.
How men like to use it: Diffuse to boost energy. Using a 2.5% dilution, mix with a carrier oil and apply to the face or body as a moisturiser for oily skin. Add 3 drops to the corner of the shower to energise.
10. Black Pepper Essential Oil
Black Pepper is both fortifying and comforting. In preparation for the colder months, Black Pepper essential oil creates a calm yet energetic space, so we can tie up loose ends and prepare to rest.
Benefits: Increases energy, enhances motivation, eases muscle aches & pains.
How men like to use it: Diffuse to boost energy. Use a 2.5% dilution and mix with a carrier oils and apply to sore muscles.
Recommended Essential Oil Blends for Men
If none of the pyre essential oils inspired or convinced the men in your life, try one of our purpose essential oil blends. Simply add 8 drops to your diffuser to enjoy the benefits. You can also make a rollerball for ease of use. Below is a list of our recommendations for the top essential oils blends for men:
- Sinus Clear essential oil blend
- Dream Drops essential oil blend
- Australian Shores essential oil blend
- Happy Head essential oil blend
- Breathe essential oil blend
- Muscle Soothe essential oil blend
- Day Spa essential oil blend
- Snooze essential oil blend
- Immune Support essential oil blend
We hope you feel more confident about choosing and using essential oils for the men in your life. They will like them just as much as we do!
