As the season changes it’s time for spring aesthetics, and that includes spring essential oils. Spring is a season of renewal, fresh energy, and blossoming trees and flowers. It’s the perfect time to refresh your aromatherapy collection with scents that match the vibrancy of the season. Brighten your home, uplift your mood, and create self-care products, with endless possibilities for DIY recipes using inspired spring essential oils. In this guide, you’ll discover the best essential oils for spring and learn how to make simple, natural products that bring the beauty of the season into your daily routine.
This blog is all about the best spring essential oils to enhance your aromatherapy collection.
Why Spring Essential Oils Are Perfect for the Season
Spring is the time for fresh starts, and using spring essential oils in your daily routine can enhance your mood, boost energy, and refresh your space. Whether you’re diffusing floral blends, creating self-care products, or adding natural scents to your home, the uplifting aromas of spring make everything feel brighter.
With just a few ingredients, you can transform simple household items into luxurious, natural products that celebrate the season. So why not start today? Gather your favorite spring essential oils, try a DIY project, and bring the fresh energy of spring into your life!
18 Best Spring Essential Oils
Spring calls for light, fresh, and floral aromas that energize and uplift. As I walk outside in the spring, I also love the smell of the ground warming up, the snow melting and the rivers flowing back to life. So I’m including a few grounding oils. The best spring essential oils can be floral, citrus, herbal, and earthy scents. Here are a few of my favourites:
- Floral: Lavender, Geranium, Tuberose, Palmarosa
- Citrus: Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime
- Herbal & Fresh: Peppermint, Spearmint, Chamomile, Basil, Lemongrass, Sweet marjoram
- Earthy & Green: Amyris, Vetiver, Petitgrain, Cedarwood
Using a combination of these essential oils can create unique and refreshing blends for your homemade aromatherapy products. I encourage you to choose one or two new ones to blend with as spring is a time of creation.
DIY Spring Essential Oil Blends
Blending spring essential oils is an easy way to create custom scents that match your mood. Here are a few simple combinations to try:
- Spring Garden Bliss: 5 drops Lavender + 1 drop Basil + 2 drops Amyris
- Fresh Spring Morning: 5 drops Bergamot + 1 drop Spearmint + 2 drops Cedarwood
- Floral Spring Meadow: 3 drops Sweet marjoram + 3 drops Lavender + 1 drop Petitgrain
- Spring Awakening: 2 drops Peppermint + 3 drops Lemongrass + 2 drops Lime
Use these blends to capture the essence of spring! You can add them to DIY projects like body sprays, diffusers, or homemade candles and wax melts; or create your own spring blend with inspiration from these suggestions.
DIY Spring Inspired Recipes
Since spring is all about new things, let’s try some new recipes! Spring is the perfect time to refresh your personal care routine. With homemade products, you can control the ingredients while making a custom scent that you love. Here are some easy DIY recipes using spring essential oils.
Floral Body Scrub
Exfoliate dry winter skin and reveal a fresh glow with this easy body scrub.
Ingredients:
- 250 grams sugar or fine sea salt
- 80 grams cup virgin coconut oil (melted)
- 30 grams liquid Castille soap
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops geranium essential oil
- 2 drops amyris essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Store in a PET plastic jar and use in the shower to exfoliate skin.
- Be careful! Your shower floor may become more slippery than usual. Make sure you exercise caution moving around and getting out.
Check out this cute sample label for your scrub! Use soft colours and create a label that is useful and gives spring vibes! (Personal use only)
Spring Room Spray
Freshen your home with a light and uplifting aroma. Here is a basic room mist for spring. Any of the blends above would be a lovely room scent too!
Ingredients:
- 125 grams distilled water
- 30 grams witch hazel
- 10 drops bergamot essential oil
- 5 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 3 drops petitgrain essential oil
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a spray bottle and shake well.
- Mist around your home for a fresh spring scent.
Try a fun spring yellow label for your room mist! (Personal use only)
Spring Renewal Bath Soak
Relax and unwind with a soothing spring inspired bath soak. Add some soft lighting, and relaxing music to help you feel renewed.
Ingredients:
- 250 grams Epsom salt
- 80 grams Himalayan pink salt
- 80 grams Magnesium Chloride flakes
- 15 grams Sweet almond oil
- 8 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops sweet marjoram essential oil
- 4 drops cedarwood essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix sweet almond oil and essential oils in a small glass container or jar.
- Add the oils into the salts in a large glass bowl and mix well.
- Store in a glass jar and add about half of the mixture to warm bathwater.
- Soak and enjoy!
Create your own label with fun spring colours so that you know what is in your creation! Here is a sample for inspiration! (Personal use only)
Keep the Ants Away
If you have ants looking for a place to hang out in the spring, using strategically placed cotton balls with lavender, peppermint, lemon or a combination of these essential oils may do the trick in keeping them out of the house.
Creating Beautiful Labels for Your DIY Collection
Making your own aromatherapy products is fun, but adding personal labels makes them feel even more special. Remember to add the name and purpose of your recipe, full ingredient list, and the date that your recipe was made. That way you can easily track when your recipe will expire. If you are gifting to a friend, your creation may need to follow specific labelling regulations set by your region. Make sure to double check regulations for your area before gifting.
Here are some easy ways to create beautiful labels:
- Handwritten Labels: Use craft paper or waterproof sticker paper and write with a fine-tip marker.
- Printable Labels: Design labels using pastel colours and print on adhesive paper.
- Decorative Jars: Use glass jars with twine or ribbon to add a rustic touch.
- Dried Flowers: Pressed flowers or small sprigs of dried lavender make a great addition to homemade labels.
- Spring Themed Washi Tape: I love a good washi tape! There are so many designs you can choose from. Check your local craft store (and maybe even your Dollar Store) for seasonal options.
Visit your local craft store, or Dollar Store for cute packaging extras that don’t break the bank. By taking a little extra time to personalize your DIY products, you can create a spring essential oils collection that looks as beautiful as it smells.
Bringing the scents of spring into your home with spring essential oils is a simple and enjoyable way to welcome the season. Whether you’re making a refreshing body scrub, a floral bath soak, or a mood-boosting room spray, these DIY projects allow you to enjoy natural aromas in a personal way. Plus, with custom labels and creative packaging, your homemade creations will feel extra special. So gather your favorite spring essential oils from the list above and start crafting a collection that celebrates the beauty of spring!
Let me know your favourite spring essential oil blend in the comments.
