Effective methods for aromatic application
Topical Use
Effective methods for aromatic application
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Spritz essential oils on clothing for a long-lasting, pleasant scent 2
Place a drop of oil in your hand, rub the palms together, cup the hands over your nose, and inhale
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Drip two to three drops of oil on the floor during a hot shower( keeping oil away from the water path), and breathe in |
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Mix oil with water in a spray bottle and mist over carpet, furniture, or other linens in the home |
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Apply oil to a cotton ball and place in the air vents of your vehicle |
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Add a drop of oil to a dryer sheet to give a batch of laundry a clean, fresh scent |
Safety Tip: Typically, aromatic use of essential oils is considered very safe and tends to be well tolerated by most individuals. However, as with any application method for essential oils, it is important to consider doses and appropriate use. For maximum benefits, diffusion should be used multiple times throughout the day, in small doses.
Topical Use
Applying essential oils topically is a safe, effective way to yield the benefits that essential oils hold for the skin and other aspects of the human body. Due to their chemical makeup, essential oils can easily penetrate the skin and offer a localized benefit to the applied area. Essential oils are easily absorbed into the skin; however, you can prolong the benefits of an essential oil by using a carrier oil to slow down the evaporation of the oil, allowing it to moisturize the skin.
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What is a carrier oil? Carrier oils are lipid-based substances that can be used to dilute essential oils. The carrier oil will literally help to
...............................................‘ carry’ your essential oil to the desired area. Using a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil allows you to effectively apply an essential
............................................... oil topically without altering the potency of the oil. When you dilute an essential oil, it enhances absorption by increasing the surface
............................................... area of absorption, and helps prevent skin sensitivities.
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Remember, deciding when and how to dilute your essential oils is a personal decision that should be based on the oil’ s chemistry, your usage preferences, and any personal sensitivity to certain oils.
Skin sensitivity and dilution
If you have particularly sensitive skin, or when applying essential oils on children, it is a good idea to use a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil. By diluting the essential oil with a carrier oil, you can avoid the development of a skin sensitivity, especially when you are trying a new oil for the first time.