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In addition to the safe, pure nature of essential oils, it is also easy to accommodate sensitive or delicate skin
by diluting essential oils before use. Those with particularly sensitive skin often have a hard time finding a
skincare solution that won’t irritate their skin. Not only do essential oils leave out the parabens and toxins
often found in skincare products on today’s market, but they can also be diluted to accommodate those with
particularly sensitive skin. Those who worry about skin irritations and sensitivity can still reap the cleansing
and purifying benefits of essential oils for skin.
Benefits of topical use for the entire body
Along with major benefits for the skin,
the chemical components in essential
oils make them useful for the entire
body. Some essential oils hold soothing
or calming properties that make them
useful for relaxing the body. Other
essential oils are known for their
warming or cooling properties that
can be helpful for calming the body or
relieving tension. Some essential oils
can even promote healthy breathing
T Forehead
T Neck
T Chest
T Abdomen
T Arms
T Legs
T Feet
when applied to the chest and neck
area, while other essential oils are
recognized for their ability to soothe
tired muscles and joints.
As mentioned, one of the advantages of
using essential oils topically is the ability
to target a specific area on the body.
Topical application allows for specific,
targeted use, which allows the user to
select a specific oil based on its known
benefits, and apply it to a precise area
in order to achieve a desired effect.
Historical cases of topical use
Using essential oils and natural plant components topically is not a new trend, but a practice that has already
been in use for centuries. Ancient people throughout the world saw the value of using plants, plant extracts,
and essential oils to soothe the skin and body, produce cooling and warming effects, beautify the skin, and
more. Take a look at a few ways that plants and essential oils have been used topically throughout history: