Learn how to use Young Living Stress Away essential oil to create a calm, relaxing atmosphere at home and on the go.
One of my absolute favorite essential oil blends is Young Living’s Stress Away. From the first time I smelled it, I was hooked. The blend of lime and vanilla immediately reminded me of the beach—bright, warm, and soothing—and a small application on the back of my neck produced a noticeable sense of calm within minutes. Since that day I use Stress Away regularly and rarely leave home without it.
I’m naturally driven and organized, so when plans change or my day gets hectic, a little Stress Away helps me shift perspective, relax, and move forward without getting frustrated. When I miss my morning application, I notice it—I become more short-tempered and impatient. A few drops in a diffuser or a roller applied to pulse points usually brings me back to a calmer, more balanced mood.
Stress Away has a subtle yet powerful effect when used consistently. It helps me handle everyday annoyances with more patience and less tension, and I often diffuse it in the late afternoon to transition from a busy day to a relaxed evening.
One of the most helpful practical uses I discovered is for travel—especially long car trips with young children. My daughter travels well for a while, but after extended time in the car she can get cranky. On a recent drive home from Atlanta, she became upset and inconsolable. I placed a few drops of Stress Away on napkins, tucked them into the air vents, and within minutes the car filled with the pleasant lime-and-vanilla aroma. Her mood shifted to calm, and soon after she fell asleep. Now I keep a small supply of cotton balls or napkins in the glove compartment for this exact purpose.
I store cotton balls in the glove compartment for quick use in vents during road trips.
What Stress Away Is
Young Living describes Stress Away as a blend formulated to help counter the normal stresses of daily life. Its unique combination of lime and vanilla is complemented by other essential oils such as copaiba and lavender. The blend is designed to promote relaxation and help restore a sense of balance.
Young Living’s Stress Away™ essential oil blend is a natural solution created to combat normal stresses that creep into everyday life. Stress Away is the first product to contain the unique stress-relieving combination of lime and vanilla pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils. Stress Away also includes copaiba and lavender to reduce mental rigidity and restore equilibrium. Featuring powerful plant constituents, such as the cedrol found in cedarwood and the eugenol that occurs naturally in vanilla, Stress Away can help induce relaxation and reduce occasional nervous tension.
Note of caution: Avoid direct sunlight and UV rays for up to 12 hours after topical application.
8 Effective Ways to Use Stress Away
- Apply a drop to your hand and gently stroke a pet (dog or horse) to help soothe nervousness.
- Use a roll-on applicator or a diluted blend on the wrists and the back of the neck for an immediate calming effect.
- Place a few drops on a cotton ball or napkin and tuck it into the car’s air vents for a peaceful road trip aroma.
- Diffuse with peppermint in the afternoon to refresh the air and help you unwind after a busy day.
- Mix 10 drops with 1 cup of Epsom salt for a warm, relaxing bath—soak for 20 minutes to ease tension.
- Diffuse alone or blend with lavender in the bedroom to encourage restful sleep and a calm bedtime routine.
- Diffuse in the car during commutes to support a less stressful drive and a calmer start or end to the day.
- Add a drop or two of Stress Away to a water bottle (or flavor water lightly) and sip throughout the day to maintain a relaxed, focused mood.
Must-Have Essential Oils
Many households find a small collection of versatile essential oils helpful. Common must-have oils include Frankincense, Joy, Lavender, Lemon, PanAway, Peace & Calming, Peppermint, Purification, Stress Away, Thieves, Valor, and supplements like Ningxia Red. Each has unique uses for home wellness, cleaning, emotional support, or relaxation.
If you’re exploring essential oils, consider starting with a few versatile blends and learning simple, safe ways to use them at home, in the car, and during travel. A small kit can cover relaxation, energy, focus, and basic household needs.