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Why use essential oils topically?
Topical application of essential oils is one of the fastest, simplest ways to experience the benefits
of essential oils for the body. When used correctly, essential oils can be extremely beneficial for
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How it works
the skin, soothing for the body, useful for massage, and used in a variety of ways in everyday
life. Topical application is unique because it allows the user to target specific areas of the body
to achieve a desired effect. In addition to targeted benefits, many forms of topical application
can provide overall support for the entire body. Once you see how easy and effective topical
application is, you can instantly enhance your essential oil experience.
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Safety
Benefits of essential oils for skin
Because they hold powerful cleansing and purifying properties, essential
oils have long been used to soothe, maintain, and improve the skin. Many
Benefits of essential oil topical use:
essential oils contain chemical components that are useful for naturally
cleansing and purifying—making them useful for maintaining healthy-
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looking skin. Essential oils are useful for reducing the appearance of
• Offers significant benefits for the skin
Ideas for topical application
skin imperfections, soothing irritated skin, cleansing oily skin, reducing
wrinkles and fine lines, promoting a healthy complexion, reducing the
appearance of blemishes, and more.
Unlike many skincare products, essential oils provide a pure, natural, and
safe way to care for the skin. While the natural chemical components
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• Simultaneously provides aromatic
benefits as the user inhales essential
oils on the skin
• Provides soothing, calming, warming,
cooling, or energizing feelings for
the body
found in essential oils are helpful for the skin, essential oils don’t include
the toxins or fillers that are often found in commercial cleansers, toners,
and lotions.
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• Allows the user to target specific
areas of the body
Why use essential oils topically?