Basil Ocimum basilicum:<br><br>Primary Benefits: <br>- Helps to keep the skin looking clean, clear, and healthy <br>- Promotes mental alertness and lessens anxious feelings when diffused<br> - May help to ease monthly feminine discomfort*<br><br>Description: <br>Basil has a warm, spicy, yet herbal aroma known to reduce anxious feelings. Basil provides great benefits to both the mind and body due to its high linalool content, making it an ideal application to help reduce feelings of tension when applied to the temples and back of the neck. Basil is commonly used in cooking to add a fresh, herbal flavor to meats, pastas, and entrée dishes, and it is also cooling to the skin. The aroma of Basil helps promote a sense of focus and a stress-relieving experience. <br><br>Uses: <br>- Diffuse to promote a sense of focus while studying or reading. <br>- Combine with Geranium and Wild Orange essential oils for an uplifting aromatic massage. <br>- Add to your favorite Italian dishes for a refreshing taste.<br><br>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Bergamot Citrus bergamia:<br><br>Primary Benefits: <br>- Calming and soothing aroma<br> - Provides skin purifying benefits<br> - Frequently used in massage therapy for its calming benefits <br><br>Description: Bergamot is the most delicate of the citrus plants, requiring special climate and soil in order to thrive. Italians have used Bergamot for years to reduce feelings of stress and to soothe and rejuvenate skin. In Greece, the unripe fruits are used as sweetmeats, eaten by the spoonful as a dessert or with coffee. Bergamot is unique among citrus oils due to its ability to be both uplifting and calming, making it ideal to help with anxious and sad feelings. It is also purifying and cleansing for the skin while having a calming effect. <br><br>Uses: <br>- Diffuse in the classroom, at work, or at home when stress levels or tension is high.<br> - Apply to the skin while showering and inhale deeply to experience its calming aroma while enjoying its purifying skin benefits.<br> - Change regular tea to Earl Grey with the addition of Bergamot. <br>- Apply to the feet before bedtime or use with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for a calming and relaxing massage. <br>- Add one to two drops to your DIY skin care cleanser.