Stress is considered a major factor in the development of various diseases, both physical as well as mental. Many people today are looking for ways to relieve the stress by indulging in various stress relief techniques. One such popular and effective method that is being used is aromatherapy, which makes use of essential oil blends to relieve stress. Initially, it was available only in spas and a few beauty salons, but now one can easily make use of certain recipes to make these oils at home. It helps to get rid of the various ill-effects associated with stress. The oils are easily available nowadays and the essential oil blends can also be prepared at home. Recipes The essential oil recipes are easy to follow, as one has to only blend the oils together in the right proportion. These oils can be used for massage, bath, candle-making, or for soaking purposes. These essential oils have a good shelf life, so one need not worry about stocking them. Bath Recipes - #1 Ingredients 3 drops of eucalyptus 2 drops of mint 3 drops of clary sage essential oil Bath Recipes - #2 Ingredients 2 drops of bergamot 2 drops of orange 2 drops of geranium 2 drops of melissa Method Pour each of these essential oils into a bathtub full of hot water, and mix it well. Soak in it for an hour prior to bathing. Foot Soak Recipes - #1 Ingredients 4 drops of ginger 2 drops of bay leaf 2 drops of tea tree Foot Soak Recipes - #2 Ingredients 3 drops of lavender 3 drops of tangerine 3 drops of marjoram 1 drop of chamomile Method Pour each of these essential oils individually into a small tub of warm water and mix it well. Soak your feet in it for around twenty minutes, and massage them with some lavender oil, and wear warm woolen socks. Head Massage Ingredients 3 drops of lemon 6 drops of eucalyptus 6 drops of lavender essential oil 60ml of grape seed oil Method For a soothing head massage, mix together the essential oils and warm the blend slightly. Apply a generous amount of this blend to your forehead, hair, and scalp and massage in gentle circular motions with your fingertips. Leave it overnight, and wash it off the next morning. Back Massage Ingredients 2 drops of eucalyptus oil 2 drops of lavender oil 1 drop lemon oil in 20 ml almond oil Method Blend the oils together in a plastic bowl and apply it to your back, massaging it gently. In case of severe back problems, one can also warm up the blend and leave it overnight. However, it is best to get your back massaged by someone else. Acne Treatment Ingredients 1 oz. of jojoba oil 2 drops of bergamot oil 10 drops of lavender oil 7 drops of tea tree oil 1 drop of geranium oil Method Mix all the essential oils and store it in a bottle. Before application, shake the bottle well and apply it on the affected areas like the face, neck, back, etc. Leave it on for an hour, and then wash it off with lukewarm water. There are numerous other recipes available for stress relief. One can also use some aromatic candles for stress relief. The aforementioned blends can also be used in burners and diffusers. In case of any confusion, consult an aromatherapy practitioner.