Using Essential Oils

HEALTH INFORMATION SERIES

Massage or body oil

Use 10 - 15 drop per oz. (30 ml) of carrier oil. Do not shower off the oils afterwards, allow them to remain on the skin for better penetration.

Bath

Use 20 - 40 drops of a blend of oils per tub of water. Add just before getting in. You can also put the oils into almond or another carrier oil to make a more moisturizing bath. Use about 30 drops essential oil in 1/2 oz. carrier oil per bath. For real luxury add about 30 drops of essential oils to 1 pint of fresh full fat milk and pour this into a bath.

Inhalation

Use 3 - 6 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your had and inhale the steam. Be careful because the oils are extremely strong when used in the way. Continue inhaling deeply for 5 - 10 minutes then place the bowl of water and oil near a radiator so that the oils continue to evaporate into the air. 

Douche
Use 3 - 6 drops of essential oil per pint of warm water.

Hand or foot soak
Use 10 drops of essential oil per pint of warm water. Soak for 15 - 20 minutes.

Facial oil
Use 5 - 10 drops of essential oil per 1 oz of jojoba or hazelnut oil. This can be used as a cleanser or a moisturizer. 

Facial compress
Use 5 drops of essential oil n a bowl of warm water. Wring out a washcloth in the water and apply to face. Repeat several times. Alternatively simply splash the face with the water, being sure not to get in the eyes. 

Air freshener
Use in a diffusor or put 100 drops of essential oils in 1 oz vodka, shake well and add 4 oz. water. Use this in a spray bottle as a mister.

Caution!
Always research your oils before use. Some oils are much stronger than others. Eg. Thyme, Orange or Basil oils may cause skin irritation in quite small amounts. If in doubt try out just a little bit first.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR EVERYDAY USE

Mints - refreshing and cooling

Peppermint
Spearmint

Florals - relaxing, calming and uplifting

Geranium (rose and Egyptian)
Lavender
Rose
Ylang ylang
Verbena
Melissa

Spices - warming and energizing

Cardamom
Cinnamon
Cloves
Bay
Thyme
Rosemary

Trees - respiratory normalizers

Eucalyptus
Spruce
Fir
Pine
Tea tree

Grasses - relaxing and toning

Lemongrass
Palmarosa
Vetiver

Citrus - cleansing, refreshing, uplifting and anti-stress

Bergamot
Grapefruit
Lemon
Orange
Lime
Petigrain
Neroli