How To Use Essential Oils
What is are essential oils? Essential oils are highly concentrated natural extracts from the leaves, flowers, and stems of plants. The most common way to use essential oils is to inhale them, both for their amazing scent and their therapeutic properties. But they can also be used in diffusers and humidifiers, as well as diluted with a carrier oil and applied to the skin. (via HealthLine) Some research shows that they can be helpful, if you know how to use them the right way. Always check the label and ask your doctor if you’re not sure if they’re safe for you to use. (via Web MD)
The best part about owning essential oils is that they benefit you no matter how they’re applied. Now that our Essential Oils Collection have launched, let’s take a look at the best uses, scroll down for popular and easy DIY tips.
Invigorating or relaxing fragrance at home or work
Essential oils are most commonly used in oil diffusers or oil warmers so that the benefits are absorbed through inhalation. To get started, make sure you have an oil diffuser that uses water. Now, place the desired amount of water along with a few drops of essential oil. Power your diffuser on and enjoy the wonderful aroma. If you do not have an oil diffuser that uses water, then our Wax Melter / Candle Warmer will work just as good.
Note: The Travel, Home, and Smart Professional Scent Machines are intended for use with our Fragrance Oils and not our Essential Oils because they are too thick and will clog the tubing.
Taking a small, pocket-sized atomizer/sprayer with you filled with your favorite aroma can turn your day around in an instant. Remember that fragrance from pure and natural sources (like all our products, Fragrance Oil and Essential Oil alike) will provide aromachological benefits at the very least, either calming or stimulating your mood.
To make your own, you only need three things: a refillable miniature atomizer (6ml to 10ml will be most compact), a bottle of Aroma Retail Essential Oil, and water. Put 1 to 3 drops of essential oil in the atomizer, then add water to the top. It’s as easy as that. Less oil means less scent while more oil means a slicker texture. Keep this in mind based on what you’re spraying onto and around, this personal aroma is meant to be an ambient scent. Should you wish for your clothing and beddings to smell wonderful, see our Linen Spray air freshener.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube to see what we’re doing next. You can also experience any of our essential oils in Fragrance Oil, Wax Melts, Candles, and Room Sprays.
DIY hand sanitizer
Those small bottles of hand sanitizer spray will add up in the long run. This DIY hand sanitizer spray should be in your car, back pack / fanny pack, and purse / diaper bag. Here’s how to make your own.
For spray: 2 ounce spray bottle, 2 tbsp rubbing alcohol, 9 – 12 drops of Aroma Retail Essential Oil, water
Note: combine in the spray bottle and add water to the top. Amount of oil drops is preference, put more or less, however you see fit. Shake before each use because of separation.
For gel: 1/2 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1/4 cup aloe vera gel, 3 – 6 drops of essential oil
Note: no matter how small or large of a batch, keep the mixture 2 parts rubbing alcohol to 1 part aloe vera gel. For the oil drops, you can put more or less, as desired.
Add to body wash, conditioner, shampoo, or bath
Similar to hanging eucalyptus in the shower and the hot steam activating the oils for a more relaxing wash, you can add essential oils to your daily hygiene. Put a few drops in with your container of shampoo, conditioner, or body wash for an enhanced cleaning and fresh feel for the rest of the day. When running a bath, add several drops to the water and immerse yourself in tranquility.
Note: while completely natural and pure, our essential oils are not intended to be used for direct topical application without dilution. Always read up about the possible side effects of each type of oil before using.
Add to lotion or carrier oil as moisturizer or itch relief
Fight dryness during cold weather by adding a few drops of oil to your daily moisturizer. Have an itchy scalp? Mix some carrier oil and a small amount of essential oil to restore moisture and soothe surface itch.
Note: while completely natural and pure, our essential oils are not to be used for direct topical application without dilution. Always read up about the possible side effects of each type of oil before using.
DIY insect repellant
Now that the weather allows for more outside activities, you’ll want to armor up and keep the bugs away. This safe DIY insect repellant spray is small enough to take on jogs and hikes without the worry of itchiness afterwards. You’ll need a 2 ounce spray bottle, 15 – 25 drops of Aroma Retail Essential Oil (see here to see which are best to keep bugs away), 1 tsp of carrier oil, and 1 tsp of witch hazel or vodka.
Note: combine in the spray bottle and add water to the top. Amount of oil drops is preference, put more or less, however you see fit. Shake before each use because of separation.
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