How to Use Essential Oils

What good are essential oils if you don't know how to use them? It's super simple, actually, and not nearly as complicated as you might imagine.There are three different ways to experience the oils. Topically, aromatically, and internally. Each technique is unique in its own way, and there is no right or wrong way to apply them. Just go with whatever you feel most comfortable with.

Topically

Probably the most popular method for essential oil application is topically. When you apply an oil topically, it means that you are applying the oils to your skin. Essential oils are easily absorbed by the skin, and applying the oils topically provides immediate localized benefits to the area that you are applying/targeting. The oils are also absorbed into your bloodstream when used topically, so not only are the benefits localized, but beneficial to the entire body. The pores on your feet are very large and open, which make for a popular location to apply essential oils topically. Another bonus in regards to your feet, there are points on the bottom of your feet that correspond to every part of your body. You can also apply the oils to your head, ears, chest, over your heart, to the back of your neck, and/or on troubled areas.  

Aromatically
One of my favorite ways to experience oils is aromatically, or through smell. You can diffuse essential oils in the air with an electronic diffuser. Just make sure your diffuser does not omit a lot of heat, otherwise it will weaken the essential oil and reduce its potency. If you don't have a diffuser, you can always put a drop of oil in the cup of your hand and inhale, or simple inhale the scent straight from the bottle. When the oils are inhaled they go directly to brain, which has an immediate effect on our mood.

Internally
The use of essential oils internally, or ingesting them, is controversial. People either love it or hate it. To be clear, not all essential oils are to be used internally, so you do have to be careful and read the labels. I enjoy putting lemon essential oil in my water, and I use the oils in recipes quite frequently. I am also a huge fan of essential oil supplements. I know a lot of people who take the supplements daily, myself included. For me, oils in general have been life changing, but the supplements have really balanced me out. I can't say enough about them!

(I only use therapeutic grade essential oils that are safe for consumption.

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