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healthy function, and help alleviate occasional digestive discomfort. You can also apply essential oils to the abdomen
during your menstrual cycle when you want to create a comforting massage.
Arms, legs, back: Massaging essential oils onto the arms, wrists, legs, feet, and back after a workout or physical
activity allows you to harness the soothing power of essential oils. Many essential oils have cooling and warming
properties, which make for a relaxing massage after exerting your body.
Chest: The cooling and invigorating properties of essential oils can help promote feelings of clear breathing when
applied topically to the chest. When essential oils are applied topically to the chest, the user can simultaneously enjoy the
aromatic benefits of the applied oils, as they breathe in the aroma of the oils.
Bottoms of the feet: The bottoms of the feet are an ideal place to apply essential oils, because the feet can
readily absorb the oils. When trying an essential oil for the first time, or when using oils on children, the bottoms of the feet
are a good place to start because the skin is very thick and less prone to sensitivity.
Topical application ideas
If you are ready to get started with topical application of essential oils, here are a few ideas for using specific oils in
your everyday routine. Remember to pay attention to any cautions or specific instructions before applying, including the
classification of each oil—Neat, Dilute, or Sensitive.
Arborvitae: Apply to wrists and ankles while hiking to
help naturally repel insects
Bergamot: Apply to the skin while showering to
experience a calming aroma and skin-purifying
benefits
Cinnamon Bark
Cinnamomum
zeylanicum 5 mL
Black Pepper: After an afternoon nap or when you’re
dragging at work, apply Black Pepper to the bottoms
of your feet for a stimulating wake up
Cardamom: Apply to the chest while planting flowers
or cutting grass to promote clear breathing
Basil: Apply to the temples and back of the neck to
reduce feelings of tension
Cassia: Massage the body with Cassia and
Fractionated Coconut Oil for a warming sensation
Cedarwood: Add two drops of Cedarwood to your
facial toner or moisturizer for added clarifying
properties
Cilantro: Apply Cilantro to fingernails and toenails to
keep them looking clean and healthy
Cinnamon Bark: During the winter months, dilute
Cinnamon with Fractionated Coconut oil to create a
warming massage for cold, achy joints
Clary Sage: During your menstrual cycle, apply Clary
Sage to the abdomen for a soothing massage