Essential oils, candles and more to ease your anxiety during a crisis

Take this time to reset and recharge your mind, body and soul

MARCH 16, 2020 5:50 PM EDTMAR 16, 2020, 5:50 PM EDT

Due to the coronavirus , we’re spending a lot more time indoors to prevent exposure to the global illness. It’s only natural to feel stressed out, uneasy and disappointed with daily devastating news. This is why it’s important to look at the positive and practice mindfulness at least for an hour a day. Take a moment or a few hour to shower yourself with love. We’ve rounded up candles, sprays and more beauty and wellness products to get you through these anxious times. May you find calmness and peace with these ideas.

Mindful Masking

Try this detoxifying, prebiotic oat face mask in the comfort of your home with a nice glass of wine or tea. We suggest taking about 10 minutes to de-stress to achieve clarity. Enjoy mindfulness with a guided meditation while masking.

AVEENO Oat Face Mask with Moringa Seed Extract, $14, walgreens.com

Meditation Moments

Speaking of guided meditations, try apps like Headspace which have free elements and premium services for those who want to explore the app more. Since the outbreak, the lifestyle brand has offered the premium verison to health professional in the US free of charge.

Headspace App, $13/month

Bath and body works Eucalyptus Rain candle

Cosmic Candle

There’s something so relaxing about burning a candle to end the evening. With essential oils being a holistic way to calming those nerves, try to ease your mind with this eucalyptus infused candle. It’ll help decrease symptoms of stress within minutes.

Bath & Body Works EUCALYPTUS RAIN 3-Wick Candle, $24.50, bathandbodyworks.com

Manicure Magic

Since most of us are working from home, during your lunch break, treat yourself to a mani. According to Essie, after applying two coats let them dry for about a minute and you’re all set. Take the stress out of an at-home nail appointment.

essie Expressie Nail Polish, $9, target.com

Chill Pill

Did you know stress releases hormones that make us unhealthy, breakout and age? Keep those scaries at bay with this natural supplement which helps to balance out your stress levels. This daily vitamin has rhodiola, an adaptogenic plant that helps the body respond better to stress.

HUM Big Chill, $20, humnutrition.com

Hija De tu Madre Tengo Muchos Feelings journal

Freedom Writing

Take moment to check in with yourself and journal out your thoughts. Whether you’re feeling uneasy or unbothered, taking the time to write out your emotions is so beneficial during these times. In need of a new journal? Try this gem from the Latina owned brand, Hija De Tu Madre.

Hija De tu Madre Tengo Muchos Feelings Journal, $21, hijadetumadre.com

Take It All... In

Remember that diffuser you brought in 2018, time to bust it out the box. Create a spa-like experience with different scents that not only calms the aura but it also cleanses the air. Use lemon or tree tea oil to clear the air and lighten up your space.

Art Naturals Top 8 Essential oils & Maple diffuser set, $36, artnaturals.com

Seconds to Slumber

Before hitting the bed, spray a bit of this pillow potion onto your fabrics. The infused juniper oil stimulates positivity and mental clarity while the coriander oil helps regulate emotions. Thank us later!

Bath & Body Works JUNIPER CORIANDER Pillow Mist, $13.50, bathandbodyworks.com