As you may know, each essential oil has its own unique chemical makeup. The chemical design of an essential oil determines what it is useful for - some are good for cleaning, while others may be beneficial for our skin. When it comes to aromatherapy, essential oils can be used to create unique and specific emotional responses based on its chemical makeup.
When we inhale an aroma, the scent travels through our nose to our olfactory nerve. The olfactory nerve is the part of the brain that is responsible for controlling our sense of smell. From there, the scent is passed along to the limbic system, that's the part of our brain where memories and experiences are stored. As the aroma travels through aromatic pathways, memories are triggered, giving us an emotional response. And it happens in seconds!
We all have different memories and life experiences, so that means that we all will experience a different response when using essential oils for managing our emotions. Though we may have some similarities, and there are "norms," the fact is, no two people will have the exact same experience or response.
Colors are similar. I’m sure you know that colors are more than just aesthetically pleasing or displeasing [in some cases] to our eyes. Much like aroma, colors effect our bodies and minds. A colors tint, shade or brightness are all factors, like the chemistry of an essential oil, that come into play with how a color can affect our emotions. Have you heard of chromotherapy, colorology, or light therapy? They are basically the same thing, referring to using colors as a form of holistic healing. 
Let's dive into how colors can effect our emotions and contrast with the essential oil properties in the same category.
Warm colors: Reds, oranges, and yellows can bring about everything from feelings of love and warmth to anger or hostility.Uplifting oils: Mints and citrus oils are known to be energizing and uplifting, and spice essential oils are known for their warming properties.
Cool colors: Blues, purples and greens can make us feel a sense of calmness to feelings of sadness or remorse.Calming oils:Trees, herbs and grasses are known to ground, soothe and renew.
Represented above in the color psychology images, doTERRA has created some beautiful and easy to use essential oil blends that take the science and chemistry guess work right out of it for us. Enter doTERRA's Emotional Aromatherapy™ System. These proprietary essential oil blends represent common categories of emotional well-being. This system makes emotional aromatherapy easy and accessible for anyone dealing with common negative emotions, or when you just want to shift your mood a bit.
I've created an eBook for you that dives into these beautiful emotional aromatherapy oils. Click the image below to open and explore.
If you have any questions about how to best support and issue you're dealing with, please don't hesitate to
reach out to me. My wellness community is here to support you regardless of where you may be on your essential oil journey. Let us spOIL you with our knowledge and guidance!xoDanette