Essential
oils are useful for cleaning, for aromatherapy, for natural bug repellents, for
making perfumes, reed oil diffusers, and for humidifiers. It is recommended to
use organic essential oils especially if you are using it for your skin, your
hair, and for deodorizing your rooms. Before you use essential oils consult
with your primary care physician if you can use essential oils especially when
you are pregnant. Some essential oils induce menstruation, preterm labor, contractions,
and other side effects. Also, essential oils must not be swallowed and keep
away from pets.
Although
some essential oils can be used to give you relief from pain in your gums and
for oral health; it must not be ingested. It is important to discuss with your
primary care physician about using essential oils as a complementary resource
for your self-care, therapy, or for your relaxation schedule. Also be aware
that some essential oils have been used for different purposes and not just for
sleep and aromatizing your rooms. Essential oils are concentrated oils from
plant leaves, seeds, flower petals, and peels from citrus fruit. Therefore, it
is recommended that essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil, lotion, in
bath water, or in white distilled vinegar.
Depending on
the use of the essential oils, it is best to dilute it before using it. Use one
or two drops of one or two essential oils to mix with a carrier oil such as
jojoba oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or another oil. Test one area before
applying it to the rest of your body or hair. Apply lesser amounts to your hair
or to your skin and massage the area. Then rinse it out if you are using it on
your hair.
Another way
is by applying an essential oil to an unscented lotion in a travel lotion bottle.
Travel bottles make it easy to mix essential oils with your unscented lotion to
apply to your skin. Some essential oils are good for your skin and can help you
with your acne, eczema, melasma, or for your dry skin. Essential oils such as
lavender, eucalyptus, patchouli, peppermint, and rose essential oil leaves a
nice scent to your skin or your hair. Make sure you keep essential oils away
from heat and wear sunscreen if you go outside after applying your diluted essential
oils in your unscented lotion.
But
essential oils can also be used for cleaning by mixing the essential oil in a
spray bottle with white distilled vinegar. It can also be used for repelling
bugs without killing the insects. The most common essential oils that are used
to repel insects are lavender, peppermint, basil, lemongrass, and eucalyptus.
Make sure you spray the essential oils with the white distilled vinegar in a ventilated
area. Keep your windows open.
No matter how you use your
essential oils, keep them away from your pets and from your children. Not all
essential oils are safe to use on children. But there are some brands that are
safe for kids to use for their allergies, itchy skin, or for calming insect
bites. Make sure the essential oils that you purchase are safe to use for
children. Consult with their pediatrician before using essential oils on your
child’s skin. Overall essential oils have been useful to use for many purposes.
Here are websites with more information about essential oils.
How to Use Essential Oils-16 Tips for Essential Oil Safety-Web MD:
How To Use Essential Oils: 16 Tips for Essential Oil Safety (webmd.com)
How to Use Essential Oils on Your Skin-3 Must-Know Rules-Body Unburdened:
How to Use Essential Oils on Your Skin: 3 Must-Know Rules (bodyunburdened.com)
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