Here are a few of my favorite essential oils that I use when making my different lotions and potions for different situations.
Lavender Essential Oil: My favorite of all, this one has more uses than other essential oils. Lavender smells delightful and can help you relax and improve your mood. It is also effective in healing cuts and wounds, and is compatible with many other oils. Sometimes as we age, our level of stress increases. This is certainly true for me. Because of that, there are times when I take a whiff of lavender oil right from the bottle and my stress begins to dissipate immediately.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil: If you’ve used chest rubs you will immediately recognize the scent of eucalyptus. It is great help for relieving symptoms of bronchitis and other allergies, as well as a variety of other common aches and pains.
Frankincense Essential Oil: This oil is useful for many conditions. Used during Biblical times for a variety of ceremonies, it has an earthy, woody scent. Its healing properties make it a popular choice for skin conditions. When used regularly, it has reportedly lightened those pesky “age spots.”
Bergamot Essential Oil: This oil has a spicy, citrus scent. Citrus scents are very pleasant to use and energize and relieve temporary stress. Applied directly on the skin with a carrier oil, its healing benefits will help with fungal infections. Bergamot is often added to blends that relieve anxiety and stress. This oil is also best not used in direct sunlight. Actually, all citrus type essential oils are best not used outdoors in sunlight. Bergamot is said to help regulate your cardiovascular system, although I suggest checking with your health provider before using it for your health issues.
Tea Tree Essential Oil: Also known as melaleuca oil, it has many uses. Known for its anti-fungal, antibacterial and antiseptic qualities, it has a slightly medicinal scent. Having this all-purpose oil on hand is a good idea for many common conditions including bacterial infections, open wounds and minor skin abrasions.
Other uses of tea tree oil are as a toothbrush cleaner, laundry freshener, and even for pest control. Unless prescribed, this oil is not to be ingested. Instead, massage with carrier oil or add to a diffuser to inhale, which can help alleviate cold symptoms. A few drops applied to a minor cut or scrape will help avoid infection.
Sandalwood Essential Oil: Recognized for its exotic lingering scent, I enjoy opening the bottle and getting a quick whiff. The scent has a calming effect and is often used commercially in perfumes and creams. Mixing sandalwood with a carrier oil soothes rashes, scar tissue and other skin ailments. I often add a few drops to my regular conditioner as it adds luster to dry hair.
Geranium Essential Oil: With a wonderful sweet scent and no known irritating qualities, this oil is uplifting and can be therapeutic for skin conditions and dry skin. While it will not totally rid you of stress and depression, geranium can lighten your spirits temporarily. I have blends for a facial moisturizer and a body cream scented with geranium. Geranium mixes well with many other oils. You can make a natural deodorant by combining several drops of geranium oil with half a cup of water in a spray bottle.
Vetiver Essential Oil: This is another favorite of mine. It has a unique grassy scent and is helpful in promoting sleep and calming restlessness. In experiments with children with ADHD, vetiver has been found successful in creating a sense of calmness. Added to other oils, it aids in reducing foot pain. It is a common ingredient of many popular perfumes. 
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