Bath: fill the tub with bath water. Add and swish 9-10 drops of essential oil into the bath water. Some essential oils are more irritating to the skin than others. Read the safety cautions for each essential oil.
Liquid Soap: add about 30-45 drops of essential oil to 8 ounces of unscented liquid hand soap or unscented liquid shower body wash. Shake vigorously.
Body Oil: add about 12-15 drops of essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil, such as jojoba oil and shake to blend.
Body Lotion: add 50-60 drops of essential oil to 16 ounces of unscented body lotion. Stir until smooth.
Body Mist: add 10-15 drops of essential oil to a 1 oz misting bottle filled with spring or distilled water. Shake well and shake before each mist.
Liniment: add 25-20 drops of essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil, such as jojoba oil. Shake well to blend.
Compress: mix 3-5 drops of essential oil to a bowl of warm or cool water. Soak a wash cloth, wring and apply.
Shampoo/Conditioner: add 12-15 drops of essential oil to one ounce of unscented or mild shampoo and conditioner. Shake well to blend.
Hair Brush: place three drops of essential oil into the palm of your hand; rub over the natural bristles of a hair brush. Brush your scalp and your hair.
Diffuser: add essential oils to a diffuser, candle burner or a lamp ring.
Room Mist: add 17-20 drops of essential oil to a 1 oz misting bottle filled with spring or distilled water. Shake well and shake before each mist.
Scent: add five drops of an essential oil to a hanky or tissue and carry with you throughout the day. Or place under your pillow case to ease you into sleep.
Scent: add five drops to a cotton ball and place in drawers and linen closets.
Place: a drop of essential oil in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and inhale. (Keep away from your eyes). (A wonderful way to encourage a deep breath). this would be nice with spearmint e.o.
Safety Precautions
- Never take essential oils internally.
- Read about an essential oil before applying it.
- Essential oils are very concentrated substances and should be diluted before applying them to the skin. Follow guidelines or recipes which recommend a 2%-5% solution.
- Have a recipe’s concentration of essential oils when using with children. Do not use essential oils with infants.
- Do not apply citrus essential oils, especially Bergamot before direct exposure to the sun. These essential oils increase photosensitivity.
- Essential oils are not soluble in water. Make sure you dilute or fully disperse them when using water as a base.
- Essential oils can cause a prickly, irritating sensation to the skin. Do not rub water on the area. Doing so will cause the oil to spread. Apply any vegetable/carrier oil to the area; this will cause the essential oil to be absorbed and ease the irritation in minutes.
- Keep essential oils away from your eyes.
- Keep essential oils out of the reach of children and animals.
- If skin irritation occurs or an allergic reaction occurs with any essential oil or product with essential oils in it, discontinue use.
- Essential oils should not replace proper health care. If you are under medical supervision consult with your health care provider before using essential oils.
- These suggestions for Your Safety are not to be considered complete and all-inclusive.
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