Essential oils are used in massages, baths, inhalations, beauty treatments and body care products. Professional aromatherapists use essential oils in a variety of ways to treat different health issues, but oils can also be used at home to promote health and well-being. Pure essential oils such as doTERRA Essentials Oils have many therapeutic benefits for the body and the emotions.
Diffusers and Oil Burners
Smelling an essential oil can have a direct effect on the emotions: certain oils have a calming effect, and other oils are invigorating or uplifting. Many citrus oils have an uplifting effect when you smell them from the bottle. You can also place a drop of oil on a tissue and inhale the scent. Essential oils can be burned in an essential oil burner or used in a diffuser at home or at work. They can be added to homemade room fragrances and sprays, and they can be used in inhalations and facial steams.
Massages and Body Oils
Aromatherapists use essential oils in massages and other body treatments, and you can easily make your own massage oils at home. Essential oils are very concentrated and should always be mixed with a carrier oil such as almond, peach kernel, avocado, jojoba or cold pressed sesame or sunflower oil. Always try a small amount on a small area of skin first to test if the oil is suitable for you, especially if your skin is sensitive or if you have allergies.
Many essential oils have properties that are beneficial for the skin. Some are hydrating, and some can be used to get rid of acne spots or to relieve skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis. Essential oils are often added to natural skin care products, and it is also easy to make your own body oils and face oils for home beauty treatments.
Essential Oils in Bath
Adding a few drops of essential oil to a warm bath will help to relieve stress, to relax muscles, to get rid of tension and to promote better sleep. Many essential oils ease pain, boost circulation and relieve muscle tightness after exercise. Warm bath water helps the oils to absorb into the skin.
Essential oils are natural products, but some oils are not suitable for everyone. Many oils should not be used by pregnant women and some are not recommended for those who have high blood pressure, epilepsy or certain allergies. Always choose pure therapeutic grade oils, such as doTERRA Essentials Oils, to get only pure and natural oils that are not adulterated with synthetic fragrances.
