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Ideas for topical application
Equipped with the proper knowledge about dilution, sensitivity, and dosage, it is time to discuss
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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
How it works
Temples, forehead, base
of the skull, neck: target
feelings of tension
Safety looking complexion
Face: maintain a healthy-
Coconut Oil and apply them directly to your face.
Temples, forehead, base of the
Chest: promote feelings of
clear breathing
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 days behind a desk,
Ideas for topical application
Abdomen: help
alleviate occasional
digestive discomfort
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 nature. Apply essential oils to the
abdomen (over the major digestive organs) to support
Bottoms of feet: ideal
application area to achieve
your desired effect