What the Essential Oil World Buzzed about in 2021: Forecast to Boom 2022

Lately, the essential oils have been getting a lot of buzz for their versatility in skincare, haircare, and wellness. From aromatherapy massages to nighttime skin care, essential oils have taken the personal care world by storm. 

With so much information out there, it’s difficult to filter out the best essential oils of the year. Nexon Botanics is here to give you a comprehensive list of the most popular essential oils of 2021 wrapped up in one place. Plus, they will continue to don this year as their whimsical properties have made them all-time-favorite amongst many. 

Let’s get you up-to-date with the latest news in the essential oil world. 

5 Most Popular Essential Oils of 2021 

Tea Tree Oil

This year, Khloe Kardashian casually revealed that she uses tea tree oil as part of her skincare routine. Dubbed as a celebrity favorite, tea tree oil has a myriad of benefits for your skin. 

It helps with acne-prone skin that is also susceptible to dryness. It has incredible hydrating properties and promotes moisture retention in the skin. 

Tea Tree Oil can also be used in DIY recipes involving carrier oils and moisturizers. Here is a popular recipe for tea tree oil: 

• 2 drops tea tree oil 
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon moisturizer

Combine all of these in a bowl and apply it to your skin. 

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus essential oil is known for its calm and minty fragrance, fresh enough to liven up the ambiance. 

It is precisely this reason that it has become a popular ingredient in aromatherapy. Its purifying properties are perfect for deodorizing the air, creating feelings of calm. 

To use it in your next aromatherapy session here is a DIY recipe: 

• 2 drops eucalyptus oil 
• 1 drop peppermint oil 
• 1 drop lavender oil

Add these essential oils into your diffuser and diffuse for up to 20 minutes to soothe your mind. 

Lavender Oil

The secret to many celebrities’ flawless skin could be yours too. Gwenyth Paltrow famously swears by lavender essential oil and its relaxing properties, particularly in aromatherapy. 

Lavender oil has a flowery fragrance that is widely known, and it features in the making of many soaps, gels, and other personal care products. 

Besides personal care, lavender is great for boosting wellness. Lavender oil is known to promote restful sleep and relaxation. Here’s how to get the best of your lavender oil: 

• Add 2 drops of lavender essential oil
• Add ½ cup of water 
• Shake well in a spray bottle 

Spritz this mixture onto your pillow before bedtime to create a calming ambiance for a good night’s rest. 

Frankincense Oil

Frankincense essential oil becomes particularly popular in the wintertime, with greater chances for seasonal congestion. 

The smell of frankincense promotes easier breathing and helps soothe congestion and colds. It also helps calm aching and sore muscles, making it perfect for massage therapy. 

For a soothing massage: 

• Add 2 drops of frankincense oil 
• Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 

Combine this mixture in a bowl and apply to desired areas of the body. 

Rosemary Oil

Rosemary oil has become one of the most widely used essential oils in skincare over this past year.

This oil has an incredibly refreshing aroma that uplifts the mood and creates a cheerful ambiance. Who doesn’t need that at the end of a work-from-home day? 

Add a drop of rosemary and a drop of peppermint oil into your diffuser and diffuse it for up to 20 minutes to kick back and relax.