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Ideas for topical application
Equipped with the proper knowledge about dilution, sensitivity, and dosage, it is time to discuss
how to actually apply essential oils topically. The previous chapter discussed a few sensitive
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areas to be avoided when using essential oils
topically.
Now, let’s discuss
some of the best areas
Why
use essential
oils topically?
to use essential oils to reap their topical benefits.
Face: You can add essential oils to your
daily skincare regimen to improve the skin and
maintain a clear complexion. To incorporate
essential oils to your skincare routine, simply
add a few drops of an oil to your facial cleanser,
moisturizer, or body lotion. You can also dilute
essential oils with Fractionated Coconut Oil and
apply them directly to your face.
How it works
Temples, forehead, base
of the skull, neck: target
feelings of tension
Face: maintain a healthy-
Safety
looking complexion
Chest: promote feelings of
clear breathing
Temples, forehead, base of the
skull, neck: Applying essential oils to any of
these areas will allow you to promote relaxation
and target any feelings of tension. If you tend
to hold a lot of tension in your neck, work long
Ideas for topical application
Abdomen: help
alleviate occasional
digestive discomfort
days behind a desk, or just need to unwind after
a tense day, consider applying soothing and
relaxing oils to any of these areas.
Arms, legs, back: soothe the
body after physical activity
Abdomen: While using essential oils
internally can be helpful for relieving digestive
discomfort, or promoting healthy digestive
function, you can also apply oils topically to the
abdomen to experience their soothing, calming
Bottoms of feet: ideal
application area to achieve
your desired effect