How to use
our Essential Oils
Essential oils can be used in many ways: you can enjoy them in aroma lamps, humidifiers, add a few drops to a fragrant relaxing or revitalizing massage, to a full bath or a foot bath, to inhalations, gargles, or chest rubs (very good during the cold season), and much more.
AREAS TO USE
You can completely transform the character of a room in just a few minutes
using a few drops of a favourite essential oil or synergy blend
in an aromatherapy diffuser.
Massage
Massage is considered by many to be one of the best ways to experience aromatherapy, due to the combined benefits of touch and the beneficial effect of the essential oils. Massage relaxes muscles and improves muscle tone, circulation, and lymph flow. It promotes a relaxed state of mind and emotions.
Dilute for Massage
Essential oils should always be diluted in a good quality vegetable carrier oil before applying to the skin (i.e. sweet almond, sesame, jojoba, olive oil, etc.). The standard dilution is 1–3% essential oil, or about 20–40 drops of essential oil to 2 ounces (60 ml or 4 tablespoons) of vegetable oil or fragrance-free lotion. Sensitive skin may require a lower amount, such as 10 drops in 2 ounces, or even less.
Facial Oil
Use 2–5 drops of essential oil to 1 ounce (30 ml) carrier oil (e.g. almond or jojoba oil).
Facial Steam Bath
Add 1–2 drops of essential oil to 2 litres of hot water, put your face over the water
Facial Mask
Mix clay, healing earth, or oatmeal with water to form a smooth paste and add 2–4 drops of essential oil.
Neroli is one of many oils
that can be used for facial treatments.
Refer to Power of Essential Oils booklet.
Mist
Misting is a convenient way to impart the enticing aroma of essential oils in the room or on your skin. Fill an 8-ounce mister bottle with 20–30 drops of essential oils. Shake vigorously each time before misting.
Bath
Baths combine the restorative effects of both water and essential oils in a most pleasant way. They are perfect for relaxation and to enhance physical, mental and emotional balance and well-being. Use 5–15 drops to a full tub of water and 3–5 drops for a sitz bath. It is best to mix the essential oils with some carrier oil, a little cream or honey, or with bath salts to help them disperse in the water, and add the essential oil after you have immersed yourself, so you receive the full benefit of the oils as they begin to diffuse in the warm water.
Shower
After your shower, add 3–5 drops of essential oil in your hands and rub them together. While your skin is still damp from the shower, quickly and evenly spread the oil over your arms, legs, and torso. Allow to dry.
Sauna
Put one drop of essential oil on the hot rocks or mix 5 drops of essential oil in one cup of water and pour over rocks.
Direct Application
In certain situations a specific direct application is useful. In these cases, a stronger dilution can be applied for a brief period of time. The essential oils can be diluted in a carrier oil or other medium such as aloe vera gel or witch hazel.
Some essential oils such as lavender and tea-tree can be used undiluted for small areas. Experiment with the strength and adjust to a higher dilution if there is skin irritation. To start: 10 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil.
Direct Inhalation
and Steam Inhalation
Inhale the fragrance three or four times through the nose, directly from the bottle or from a tissue sprinkled with 4 drops of essential oil. Alternatively, add 3 drops of essential oil to a bowl of hot water, cover your eyes, place a large towel over your head, and inhale the steam deeply. Repeat as required. (Excellent to maintain healthy respiratory function.)
Chest and
Upper Back Rub
Many essential oils are recommended to assist respiration, such as eucalyptus, fir, rosemary, and spike lavender. Dilute 10–20 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce (30ml) of carrier oil and rub on chest and upper back.
