You don’t need a degree in chemistry or extensive training to know how to use essential oils effectively. With a basic understanding of safety precautions and application methods, it is easy to start using essential oils.
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As you get started with essential oils keep these things in mind:
Determine the uses and benefits of the oil you intend to apply.
Follow: Any label and packaging instructions
Health Concerns: If you have specific concerns, consult with a healthcare professional first.
3 Ways to Use Essential Oils
Through Smell
We call this “aromatic” use of essential oils. This includes any application method that helps you experience the aroma of the oil. You can use essential oils aromatically by:
Diffusing in an essential oil diffuser
Applying a drop to your hands and inhaling
Wearing as a personal fragrance
On Your Skin
Topical” application of essential oils allows the oil to absorb into the skin. Some ways to use essential oils on your skin are:
Massage
Apply to targeted areas and rub in
Add to lotions or moisturizers
Ingesting
Ingesting or “internal” use of essential oils allows the oil to be transported throughout your body. Make sure the essential oil is safe for internal use first, and then try one of these methods:
Add to a glass of water
Take in a veggie capsule
Put a drop under your tongue
Basic Safety Tips
Photosensitivity: No sunbathing after applying citrus essential oils. Citrus oils are sensitive to the sun since they are made from the rind of fruit. Avoid direct sunlight to the exposed area for at least 12 hours of that location may have a skin irritation or burn. Oils applied underneath clothing should be fine.
Avoid These Areas: Never put essential oils in your eyes, inside ear canal, or up nose. However, you may apply oils around the eye bone in a C shape, on ear cartilage and behind ear bone, or diffuse essential oils.
Hot Oils: Never put essential oils in your eyes, inside ear canal, or up nose. However, you may apply oils around the eye bone in a C shape, on ear cartilage and behind ear bone, or diffuse essential oils.
Dilution: Use a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil when applying essential oils topically to avoid skin sensitization.
Safe Storage - The majority of all adverse reactions to essential oils by children have been as a direct result of accidental overdose and ingestion in large amounts. Keep out of reach of children. Use child proof safety caps.
Please note - The statements found throughout this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
