Can Aromatherapy help Hay Fever? 

Itchy eyes, blocked noses, foggy heads, sneezing and headaches. Its Hay Fever season and we know many of you are suffering. One of the lesser talked about effects of Hay fever is the feeling of being completely irritated, on edge and overstimulated.

Hay fever can leave you feeling mentally and emotionally off balance. Experiencing a constant Histamine overload when your body reacts to pollen, it releases histamine—a chemical that causes inflammation, sneezing, itching, and congestion. But histamine also affects the nervous system, which can lead to mood changes like irritability, fatigue, and brain fog.

You're not being dramatic.  It’s a physiological response to inflammation, overstimulation and constant sensory discomfort.

Rituals that calm the nervous system—like Aromatherapy, deep breathing, warm baths, and rest—can really help. They don’t “fix” hay fever, but they support your mood, your rest and your resilience.

If you're one of the millions of people that suffer with Hayfever we see you. As the pollen count soars we know many of us are reaching for our anti histamines. But what else can help us in a gentle, supportive and comforting way? 

Aromatherapy, whilst not a cure can help us feel less on edge, irritated and frustrated. 

So, Can Aromatherapy Help Hay Fever?

Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is your body reacting (overreacting, really) to pollen. The immune system triggers inflammation in the nose, eyes, and sinuses, which is where essential oils can come in. Certain oils have properties that are naturally anti-inflammatory, antihistamine-like, decongestant or calming—all qualities that can help ease hay fever’s hold.

Our Favourite Essential Oils for Hay Fever Support

Here are the oils we reach for during hay fever season, and how you can use them:

1. Peppermint

Cool, crisp, and clarifying. Peppermint oil can help open up the airways, ease congestion and soothe headaches caused by sinus pressure.

2. Eucalyptus

A natural decongestant with anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. It’s a powerful one for supporting the respiratory system.

3. Lavender

Calming, soothing, balancing. Lavender is our go-to for reducing inflammation and encouraging relaxation—especially when hay fever affects your sleep.

4. Tea Tree

Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, tea tree can help with clearing congestion and supporting the immune system during allergy flare-ups.

These Essential Oils are all found within The Clarity Blend, adding a few drops of our Purest Essential Oil Blend to your Aroma Diffuser will help, or drop onto the back of your pillow or onto a tissue and breath deeply. 

Practical (and Actually Helpful) Hay Fever Tips

 

Essential oils work beautifully as part of a holistic approach. Here are some simple but surprisingly effective habits to help you through:

• Keep windows closed first thing and at night when pollen counts are highest.

• Shower, wash hair and change clothes after spending time outdoors—pollen clings to skin and hair.

• Dry laundry indoors during high pollen days to avoid it sticking to bedding and towels

• Apply a balm (like shea) around the nostrils to trap pollen before it enters your nose.

• Rinse your nose with a saline spray to flush out allergens (surprisingly satisfying).

• Prioritise rest Hay fever can be exhausting. Sleep, hydration and calming rituals matter more than ever.

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Create a Little Ritual of Relief

Whether it’s a midday mist to clear your mind, a pulse point roller before your morning walk, or a deep lavender bath before bed—small daily rituals can help you feel more in control and connected to your body.

Our The Clarity Blend is a  favourite during allergy season. Packed with Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Lavender, it supports clearer breathing, calmer energy and a bit more ease when hay fever tries to take over. 

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