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How to use essential oils in your
everyday hygiene routine
Now that you know about the myriad benefits that essential oils hold when it comes to personal
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care, you might be curious as to how you can incorporate them into your daily routine. With so many
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oils for personal care
to use essential oils for personal hygiene. Keep reading for some specific ideas about how to use
essential oils for things like skin care, hair care, oral care, and other daily hygienic tasks.
Essential oils and skin care
Using essential oils for skin care
Cleansing the skin
Essential oils and hair care
By using essential oils with natural cleansing properties during your daily and nightly skincare routine, you
Essential oils and oral care
can maintain a clean, clear complexion. The following essential oils hold powerful cleansing and purifying
properties, and can be added to your daily facial cleanser, toner, or moisturizer, to help keep the skin clean—
day or night.
Bergamot Cypress
Cedarwood Eucalyptus
Black Pepper
Douglas Fir
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Melaleuca
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Thyme
Blemishes and skin imperfections
Due to their cleansing properties, essential oils are also extremely useful for reducing the appearance of
blemishes and the occasional skin imperfection. When a blemish starts to appear, simply rub a bit of oil on
the area to help reduce the appearance of the imperfection. If you have sensitive skin, consider diluting the oil
with a carrier oil before applying directly to the face. When you want to reduce the appearance of a blemish,
consider using any of the following essential oils.