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When using an essential oil on your skin for the first time , it ’ s a good idea to dilute with a carrier oil to see how the oil reacts with your skin . Start with one drop of essential oil and five drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil . You can personalise this ratio with time and experience .
Some essential oils are very powerful and should always be diluted with a carrier like Fractionated Coconut Oil before putting them on your skin . These oils include : Cassia , Cinnamon , Clove , Geranium , Lemongrass , Oregano and Thyme . These are known as hot oils . When trying these for the first time , consider a dilution ratio of one drop of essential oil to 10 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil .
Some essential oils cause photo-sensitivity , which may cause you to sunburn more easily . It ’ s best to stay out of UV light ( sunlight or tanning beds ) for at least 12 hours after applying them to your skin . These oils include : dōTERRA Air™ , AromaTouch™ , Bergamot , dōTERRA Cheer™ , Citrus Bliss™ , Elevation™ , dōTERRA Forgive™ , Grapefruit , InTune™ , Lemon , Lime , dōTERRA Motivate™ , dōTERRA On Guard™ , Purify™ , Smart & Sassy™ , Wild Orange and Zendocrine™ .
Essential oils are generally safe to apply anywhere on your skin , but there are certain areas that should be avoided . Don ’ t apply oils on or near the inside of the nose , the inner ear , the eyes , broken skin or other sensitive areas .
If your skin begins to turn red , itch or burn after applying an oil , remove the oil from the skin by gently wiping the area with a soft cloth , then alternate between adding a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil and gently wiping the area .
When using essential oils internally , a drop or two is all you need at one time . You can add oil directly to water or another liquid or place oil in an empty capsule and swallow .
When adding oils to food dishes use the toothpick method . Remove the clear-coloured oil top and dip the end of the toothpick into the oil . You can then swirl the toothpick into your dish . Add flavour gradually , to taste – the oils are potent so you only need a tiny amount .
Children are generally more sensitive to essential oils than adults . It ’ s best to dilute an essential oil before applying it on a child ’ s skin and to start with the feet for application .
Because dōTERRA oils are so powerful , ensure that they are only used under adult supervision . dōTERRA recommends that you keep your oils in a high , out-of-reach place . Store oils with the included orifice reducer in the bottle and the lid tightly closed .
If you have any questions about using essential oils for your particular needs , talk to your qualified healthcare provider .
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