HOW DO ESSENTIAL OILS WORK?
Most of us have heard of essential oils in aromatherapy and diffusing oils in our homes, but how do they work beyond these uses?
The oils are absorbed into our bodies in several ways such as breathing or inhaling, rubbed on the skin or consumed. Note: Basic understanding of the safety precautions and application methods should be applied.
If you have ever enjoyed a walk by a field of lavender or the smell of freshly cut mint, then you have experienced the aroma of essential oils. Essential oils can lift the mood, calm the senses, and elicit powerful emotional responses. Yet the use of essential oils goes well beyond their fragrant appeal. You can almost taste the power of essential oils even before you have them in your hands.
The three way essential oils uses guide:
Aromatic: Smelling essential oils is a great way to open the airways and fell refreshed. This can be done by a diffuser or a few drops rubbed in your hands or simply wearing oils as a natural fragrances.
Topical: Rubbing the oils with a carrier oil onto your skin is the classic use of essential oils. You can use this method for targeting areas or moisturizing.
Internal: Before ingesting an essential oils check the oils guide to be sure it is edible, most are but some are not. The main methods of ingestion is in a glass of water, in green tea, in veggie capsule or a drop under your tongue.
Once you have used one of these methods you will notice the power of the oils as they pass around your body via your blood stream. However, some methods are more effective than others.
My top three list of essential oils and their uses
The doTERRA store offers a 130 essential oils including single oils and blends as well as skin care, supplement, weight lose products and hair care. Once you have downloaded your catalog you will find out more of what is available to you. However, as a taster I have put my top three products below. They are Cinnamon Bark essential oil, doTERRA Balance Grounding Blend and my wife's favorite doTERRA tightening serum.
Cinnamon Bark essential oil
Cinnamon Bark has many health-promoting benefits. Cinnamon is derived from a tropical, evergreen tree that grows up to 45 feet high and has highly fragrant bark, leaves, and flowers.
The essential oil is extracted from bark.
Cinnamon oil supports a healthy metabolic system and helps maintain a healthy immune system.
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Dilute one to two drops with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil then apply to desired area.
doTERRA Balance Grounding Blend
doTERRA grounding blend, appropriately named Balance, promotes tranquility while bringing harmony to the mind and body.
doTERRA Balance Grounding Blend creates a sense of calm and well-being. This perfectly blended spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy, and Blue Chamomile with Fractionated Coconut Oil offers an enticing fragrance that promotes tranquility and relaxation.
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
doTERRA Tightening Serum
doTERRA Tightening Serum uses natural extracts and gums. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while leaving skin hydrated and feeling smooth.
Tightening Serum uses essential oils such as Frankincense, Hawaiian Sandalwood, and Myrrh.
Apply to face and neck in an upward, outward motion. Follow with the doTERRA Essential Skin Care moisturizer of your choice.
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