Wearing a face mask comes with its own challenges. Especially for those who have to wear them all day long. Using essential oils in our face mask can support positivity and help boost your mood and energy. Today we are going to share with you some of the best essential oils you can use in your protective face mask to help make wearing it more bearable.
But first, let’s learn how to use essential oils on a protective mask: Add two drops of essential oil to the side of where your nose goes in the mask. Let the oils soak in for at least 10 minutes before putting your mask on.
Here are our top picks for 100% pure essential oils to use in face masks.
Bergamot Lime: brighten, stimulate, uplift
Aroma: citrusy & sweet
Clary Sage: rest, soothe, relax
Aroma: herbal & sweet
Eucalyptus: invigorate, breathe, refresh
Aroma: fresh & leafy
Grapefruit: uplift, energize, invigorate
Aroma: citrusy & crisp
Lavender: relax, calm
Aroma: flower & herbal
Lemon: cleanse, purify, boost
Aroma: citrus lemon peel
Lemongrass: aware, calm, clarity
Aroma: lemony & green
Orange: energize, purify, uplift
Aroma: sweet & citrusy
Patchouli: peace, meditate, balance
Aroma: musky & spicy
Peppermint: refresh, focus, clarify
Aroma: minty & sweet
Ylang Ylang: inspire, brighten, romance
Aroma: floral & rich