5 Ways to Use Essential Oils

If you have never used essential oils before, they can seem quite intimidating at first. I know when I first started using them, I kept using the same three oils for the same things. I knew there had to be more too them considering how much people raved about them that I just wasn’t figuring out. Now that I know how to use them I use them in everything from in my face cream, in my floor cleaner, and even in my cooking.

Essential oils not only smell good, but you can put some of them on your skin and even eat them. They are popular because of their inhibitor, antimicrobial, and medicated properties. They are gaining in popularity as people look for natural ways to bring the body into balance.

Of course, not every oil should be treated equally. Not all of them are safe to ingest, so make sure you read up on each oil before putting them in or on your body.

Before putting essential oils on your skin, it is best to first dilute them as they are very concentrated. There are many types of oils to use as a carrier oil such as olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, avocado oil, or sesame oil. DoTERRA sells a product called Fractionated Coconut Oil which is also great to use for dilution.

Another way to use essential oils is to diffuse them into the air using a diffuser.

Here 5 popular oils and how you can use them:

1.  Lavender

Lavender has soothing and relaxing features. It works as an insect repellent or topically on insect bites. It can be used as a scent to refresh the mind, to relieve stress and tension, and to help induce sleep. Try adding a few drops on your bed pillows before going to sleep, or diffusing lavender on your nightstand one hour before bed to help you relax and get a better sleep.

2.  Lemon

Lemon oil added in water can be used as a substitute for fresh lemon. You can spray it in the room to keep your mind, mood cheerful and fresh. It also plays a vital role in cleaning household things. It removes the smell from dirty clothes while washing. Its odor prevents bad smell in toilets, dustbins, trash cans so can be termed as a good air freshener.

3.  Peppermint

It is the most flexible oil used all over the world. It is a food energizer; you can use it in tea, or a smoothie.  It also supports the body, and many use it when they feel tired. You will feel happy when you breathe in its bottle.

4.  Sandalwood

It is one of the expensive oils, but its use is worth it. It possesses long lasting property. It cools down your mind after inhaling it or applying it on your neck. It also strengthens your body, keeps yourself active and increases your willpower. Taking a bath with essential oils has emotional and physical benefits. Massage oil sandalwood diluted in a carrier oil throughout your body either at home or salon to be relaxed and relieve yourself from stress and tension. It also increases your microcirculation. You can use it as a home-based conditioner.

5.  Tea Tree

Tea Tree has a nice fragrance which provides cleaning solutions in the home. It cleans our home appliances. Tea Tree Oil has been known to help skin conditions. It kills harmful bacteria. It is also used to reduce body odor.

I hope you have found this helpful.

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