Essential oils are a favorite tool in the world of non-toxic wellness. They're a natural, non-toxic way to add fragrance to anything from candles to body lotion.
However, essential oils are more than pleasant-smelling additives in all your favorite products. There’s actually lots of research showing essential oils have real healing benefits.
Each one has unique properties that make it useful for various wellness applications. However, there are a few in particular with a long list of therapeutic effects that really shine.
Eucalyptus essential oil is one that's packed with big wellness boosts. And the aromatherapy benefit of eucalyptus oil we’re talking about today? Allergy relief.
If you're dying for relief from indoor or seasonal allergies, let eucalyptus oil save the day. Today, we’re diving into why this could be the natural, effective boost you need to feel your best.
Does Eucalyptus Help with Allergies?
Yes. Studies show that eucalyptus aromatherapy can help relieve allergy symptoms like congestion, sore throat, and headaches.
It specifically helps with “allergic rhinitis,” which is the medical term for seasonal allergies. It can also relieve symptoms of “perennial allergic rhinitis,” which refers to indoor allergens like dust, pets, and mold.
Of course, it won’t help with things like allergic reactions to food, medications, or insect bites. But it can give you significant relief from the day-to-day allergy symptoms that make you really feel like garbage.
How Does Eucalyptus Oil Help with Allergies?
Open Nasal Passages
Congestion is arguably the most annoying symptom of allergies, but eucalyptus oil can open your nasal passages in multiple ways.
First, it shrinks swollen mucous membranes and reduces inflammation that can make your airway feel blocked. Plus, eucalyptus oil thins thick mucus and encourages drainage, helping clear your nose.
Relieves Sinus Pressure
Headaches, pain, and congestion from sinus pressure make it hard to sleep, breathe, and focus. But the anti-inflammatory properties of eucalyptus oil shrink swollen sinus lining and create more space, therefore releasing pressure.
The extra space, combined with the extra drainage from the loosened mucus, can give you much-needed relief from sinus headaches and discomfort.
Suppresses Coughs and Throat Irritation
Whether you have a congested or dry cough, eucalyptus oil can improve it. Remember, eucalyptus helps with drainage. So if you have a wet cough, it can help break down that mucus and clear up the cough.
If you have a dry cough or sore throat, eucalyptus oil can help in a couple different ways. First, its natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can help calm inflammation and irritation. Second, thanks to eucalyptus’s signature cooling power, it can soothe a raw or tickyly throat!
Prevents Infections and Supports Immune Health
Eucalyptus oil is antimicrobial, meaning it can help kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even some parasites. If you're dealing with allergies and want to avoid picking up a secondary infection, eucalyptus oil can be a helpful ally.
Inhaling diluted eucalyptus oil may help reduce illness-causing germs in your throat and nasal passages. This, in return, gives your immune system that extra little support it needs. Because let’s be honest—no one wants to catch a cold on top of seasonal allergies.
Kills Common Allergy Triggers
Some research suggests eucalyptus oil, when combined with tea tree oil, can kill common indoor allergy triggers. Those dust mites and mold growth? You can finally stop giving them more energy than they deserve.
Of course, if any bacteria are riding on dust mites, it can neutralize them as well. Overall, eucalyptus really helps you fight allergies both inside and outside.
How to Use Eucalyptus Oil for Allergies
Light a non-toxic eucalyptus candle.
One of the best ways to get eucalyptus aromatherapy benefits is by lighting a non-toxic soy candle infused with this essential oil. And, yes, you want to find one that’s truly non-toxic like The Skinny Confidential’s Non-Toxic Candle.
It’s free of the usual chemicals found in candles, like parabens, phthalates, toluene, benzene, and formaldehyde. These ingredients are known to potentially cause cancer, trigger respiratory conditions, disrupt hormones, and trigger allergies. Your house may smell good and you may feel better temporarily, but at what cost?
Long story short, ditch any paraffin wax or synthetic fragrance candles you have in the house. Instead, grab the TSC non-toxic soy candle! It burns longer, is 100% sustainable, and has a stronger, yet more natural, fragrance than conventional candle options.
Our non-toxic candle is scented with eucalyptus essential oils—and, as you know, the aromatherapy benefits are AMAZING. A non-toxic eucalyptus candle can help improve breathing, clean the air in your home, and fight common seasonal and indoor allergies.
All that just from lighting an aesthetic candle? Yes, please.
Diffuse eucalyptus essential oil in your home.
Adding eucalyptus oil to a diffuser is another way to get the scent throughout your home to reap all the aromatherapy benefits. You don’t have to just use straight eucalyptus, though—add in a few other oils for extra benefits. Peppermint oil, lemon essential oil, and tea tree oil are excellent picks.
If you’re looking for a diffuser, we recommend a waterless option like The Skinny Confidential Aroma Diffuser from Canopy. A waterless diffuser means mold won’t build up on the inside, it’s easy to clean, and you can switch between scents as much as you want. If you want to add eucalyptus oil as soon as your diffuser arrives, don’t forget the Restore Aroma Kit!
Inhale eucalyptus oil through steam.
Want a more concentrated relief from eucalyptus? Steam inhalation is a great (and totally safe!) option. Here’s how you do it:
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Boil some water: About 4-6 cups is plenty. Once it’s done boiling, carefully add a bowl of hot water to your self-care station. Just make sure it’s large and heat-safe.
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Add eucalyptus oil: Drop in 2-5 drops of pure eucalyptus essential oil.
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Create a steam tent: Lean over the bowl and drape a towel over your head to trap the steam. Keep your face about 8-12 inches from the water.
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Breathe deeply: Hang out under the steam tent for 5-10 minutes, breathing slowly and deeply for the best results.
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After you’re done: Gently blow your nose to clear loosened mucus.
Soak in an eucalyptus-infused bath.
If you’re dealing with allergies, another way to get relief from eucalyptus oil is by taking a warm eucalyptus-infused bath. This is how you can safely soak:
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Run a warm bath: Fill your tub with comfortably warm water. Make sure it’s not too hot, but steamy enough to release vapors.
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Add eucalyptus oil: Mix 5-10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil with 1 cup of Epsom salts. Don’t have Epsom salt? Just use a tablespoon of a carrier oil, like coconut oil, jojoba oil, or sweet almond oil instead.
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Pour it in: Add the mixture to the bathwater while it’s still running to help disperse the oil.
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Soak and breathe: Get in the tub and relax for 15-20 minutes, breathing deeply to inhale the eucalyptus-infused steam.
Not a bath girl? That’s fine. You can hang eucalyptus in the shower for the same benefits!
Apply a eucalyptus chest rub made with beeswax.
For a controlled, gentle, and longer-lasting release of eucalyptus vapors, try homemade chest rubs. Topical application of essential oils directly to the skin isn’t recommended. However, applying topically can be safe and effective when the oil is diluted with a carrier oil. Here’s how you can safely make the chest rub:
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Make the base: Melt 1 teaspoon of beeswax gently using a double boiler or microwave. You can skip this step if you want, but the beeswax will give your rub a thicker, balm-like consistency.
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Mix carrier oil: Combine 2 tablespoons of your chosen carrier oil (we like jojoba) with the melted beeswax.
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Add essential oils: Stir in 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil. (You could add peppermint, lavender, and lemon oils for added benefits, if you want.)
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Transfer to container: Pour the mixture into a small jar or tin and let it cool until it solidifies. If you didn’t use beeswax, you can skip this step, too.
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Apply: Rub a small amount onto your chest and throat area as needed.
Eucalyptus is one of the most effective natural remedies for managing indoor and seasonal allergies.
Eucalyptus isn’t just a refreshing scent; it’s a powerful ally in your allergy toolkit. Whether you breathe it in or soak in it, eucalyptus offers gentle, natural support to combat your allergy symptoms. So go ahead, give eucalyptus a try and let nature’s remedy bring a breath of fresh air (literally) back into your day.
Remember, you can get consistent eucalyptus benefits from our TSC Non-Toxic Candle! It has a 42-hour burn time. Light it for about an hour and a half everyday for all those aromatherapy benefits—like clean air and allergy relief!
And don’t worry about remembering to order a new candle every month—you can subscribe and save, get free shipping, and receive 20% off every order. Grab your TSC candle and find our other wellness products on The Skinny Confidential Shop.
