How to Apply Essential Oils

Essential oils have been used for a variety of purposes throughout history. Here is a little more information about the ways you can use your essential oils.

Only diluted essential oils should be used

Only diluted essential oils should be used, and they must always be absolutely pure. They should be diluted in an unscented, mild oil like jojoba or sunflower. This ensures that the scent of the essential oil does not overpower any other scents you add to the blend. Essential oils should always be diluted with a carrier oil to ensure your safety.

Essential oils are used for a variety of reasons

There are three main ways to use them, and that is by applying them topically, inhaling them aromatically, or ingesting them internally.

Here are ways you can use your essential oils for wellness:

1) Apply Essential Oils Topically: The application of essential oils topically helps improve circulation and immune functions as well as provide relief from pain and muscle tension.

2) Inhaling Essential Oils Aromatically: When inhaled either through direct inhalation or diffused into the air, essential oils have been shown to help reduce anxiety, depression, fatigue, and headaches while improving moods naturally without drugs!

3) Internal Consumption of Essential Oils: To get the most out of your essential oils, you will want to consume at least three drops every day. There are many ways to do this including adding them to a glass of water or putting them in foods like smoothies.

Topical Application

A topical application of essential oils is one method

A topical application of essential oils is one method. Although some essential oils can be used undiluted, most should be combined into a carrier oil first. Almond, apricot, coconut, and olive oil are all good carriers.

The number of droplets compared to the quantity of carrier oil

The number of droplets compared to the quantity of carrier oil will vary depending on the intended use. Mix the right quantity of carrier oil with the number of essential oil droplets you want, then apply as much as you like.

Essential oils can be used in a variety of locations on the body

Essential oils can be used in a variety of locations on the body. Because the skin is less sensitive and there are no sebaceous glands to slow absorption, it’s common to massage the mixture onto your feet.

Every nerve line terminates in the feet

Every nerve line terminates in the feet according to reflexology, which means that essential oil massages have a greater effect on the entire body. If you prefer, you can also massage the mixture onto your wrists or neck.

As an alternative to using a carrier oil for topical applications, you can use a pure gel-based product such as aloe vera gel.

Aromatically

A common way to use essential oils is aromatic.

There are several ways to do this. You can open the lid and smell the essential oils directly from the bottle, or put a few drops of the desired oil on the palm of your hands and then rub them together and inhale.

Cotton pads are also a good way to use this method.

Just drop some essential oils on the pad and inhale for a more concentrated inhalation or put one under your pillow before you go to sleep.

You may also diffuse your essential oils in a special diffuser.

If you use one that does not heat the oils, it will not damage the oils. This ensures that they will retain their maximum benefit. 

Ingestion

Not all oils can be ingested

When it comes to essential oils, there are a variety of ways that they can be administered. Ingestion is one way, but not all oils can be ingested. Be sure to check the guidelines on your specific type and brand of oil.

For those oils which can be ingested safely, you can add a few drops to the water

For those oils which can be ingested safely, you can add a few drops to water and drink, put them into capsules and consume them like a vitamin or pill, or mix them into honey before eating. These are just a few examples of how you can take in the healing properties of essential oils.

All oils have specific rules about how they should and should not be used

All oils have specific rules about how they should and should not be used, so it’s important to check out the guidelines on your type and brand of oil. This will help you apply essential oils safely and effectively.

If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress, improve your moods naturally, or increase the benefits of other natural treatments like yoga and meditation without drugs, essential oils have been shown to be an effective solution.

Essential oils can also be used topically on your skin in small amounts with no risk of irritation while improving the effectiveness of topical treatments. Take a look at the guidelines on your specific type and brand of oil, then experiment with different ways to use essential oils in your life.

Thank you for reading,

Peacefully Yours!