6. Lemon
No introduction is necessary for this little beauty. Performing wonders before your very eyes, the lemon essential oil has long been used as the key ingredient in everything from furniture polish, to air fresheners and soaps, filling our homes and nostrils with an unmistakable citrusy freshness. It wouldn’t surprise many to hear that lemon is actually the most widely used essential oil in the world.
The antimicrobial properties of this powerful essential oil are well known, and well harnessed in its application as a household cleaner. It also has a few tricks up its sleeve though, acting as a natural painkiller and fungi-fighting foot fixer. Some people use it to alleviate nausea or to reduce the effects of morning sickness, whilst others rely on it as a stress and anxiety reliever. It can also enhance concentration, not forgetting the humble but remarkable capability to naturally add blonde streaks to your hair.