1).        Peppermint Essential Oil

Few people know that peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint plants. According to a 2018 study, participants that took peppermint essential oil capsules were found to have improved performance in cognitive tasks.

Professionals like pilots, truck drivers, quality control staff, doctors, and nurses are a few of the workers with jobs demanding they be on their A-game – with an unwavering focus for extended periods when working. As such, they can benefit from taking peppermint.

How to use this oil:   Peppermint is reasonably less effective when ingested, like in the case of peppermint tea. Therefore, the best method is inhalation or taking it topically.  You can mix six drops of peppermint essential oil with two tablespoons of your preferred carrier oil. Then pour a few drops of the blend onto your palms, rubbing your hands together before cupping them over your nose and mouth and then inhale deeply five times.

2).        Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress essential oil is an ideal option if you want a milder scent. It has an evergreen scent that can help boost concentration that will not smother the entire house like when using pungent oils like licorice, à la basil. Moreover, cypress oil blend perfectly with many essential oils.

How to use it: Mix a drop of the cypress essential oil with two drops of lemon oil, two of cedarwood oil, and one of pine oil. Add the blended oil to your diffuser and discover how it will help you concentrate more.

3).        Lemon Essential Oil

If you want something with a zesty, fresh aroma, then lemon essential oil is for you. A study suggests that inhaling the oil can help users to type better, with the participants who inhaled it, making 54% fewer errors. Another research found blending lemon essential oil for aromatherapy for Alzheimer’s patients helped improve their cognitive function. The patients inhaled the blend of rosemary and lemon oils in the morning and another made from a mix of orange and lavender oils in the evening. The combination with a citrusy scent was also found to help relieve stress.

How to use the oil: Nothing derails a train of thought as effectively as a messy workspace. If you spritz down hard surfaces with an aromatic lemon-vinegar oil mix after tidying your work area, you are bound to be in better moods as you sit to get some job done. The blend is a mix of equal parts of vinegar and water and around six drops of lemon essential oil. It also can help rid your desk of germs.

4).        Basil Essential Oil

Basil essential oil has a woody smell borrowed from the Ocimum Basilicum herb from which it is derived. Its scent closely mimics licorice. If you are looking for a natural scent that will help with concentration, consider using this essential oil because it contains an organic compound called linalool known to limit memory loss.

How to use it: To experience the benefits of basil essential oil, pour a dash or two of the oil onto a handkerchief, place it over your nose or mouth and inhale deeply. It will help you to focus more when working. Then mix a drop of the oil with a carrier oil of your choice and Epsom salts and add it to your bathwater and enjoy a luxurious soak.

5).        Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang-Ylang oil is extracted from a tropical flowering tree called Cananga, which is native to Southeast Asia, Inia, and parts of Australia. It is one of the essential ingredients in most luxury bath and beauty products. The ylang-Ylang essential oil can also be used as an aphrodisiac. IT has a sweet, floral scent that can help elevate moods and boost concentration since research shows there is a link between its topical use and the relaxed state associated with optimal focus.

How to use the oil: You can use it as an invigorating steam facial to treat the skin. Add roughly several drops of ylang-ylang essential oil in a large bowl of boiling water, and you can consider throwing in some fresh herbs. After cleaning your face, with a draped towel over your head, position it over the bowl leave about six inches of space between it and your face. Stay in that position for roughly 15 – 20 minutes to maximize the benefits of the aromatherapeutic steam session.

6).        Frankincense Essential Oil

Keeping a bottle of frankincense essential oil on hand can help when you want to increase your mental stamina. The oil is hailed for its memory-boosting abilities. A 2011 research showed a substantial connection between frankincense oil and improved spatial memory retention in male rats. Another study conducted in 2016 studying the effects of rats with Alzheimer’s disease found that frankincense oil has a therapeutic effect on them.

How to use it: Use the frankincense oil to increase your concentration and improve your moods. Simmer some water in a pot, add a few drops of the oil.  Ensure the water stays below the boiling point, and the released vapor will give the room a sweet, spicy, earthy aroma.