Edit Article

  • 749 views
  • 3 Editors

  • Edited

Essential oils are the latest 'next big thing' that has been around a long time. They have a LOT of uses. You need to know something about them, though, to use them safely.

Ad

EditIngredients

  • Organic or cold pressed oils
  • Distilled water
  • Your essential oils of choice

EditSteps

  1. 1
    Do some research. There are a lot of uses for them, but some aren't meant to be taken internally, some shouldn't be used on your pets, etc. You really need to know what your oil that you are using is good for.
    Ad
  2. Olive_oil_from_Oneglia.jpg
    2
    Research your carrier that you are going to use. There are a few that you can actually put directly on the skin, and don't actually need a carrier, but others have to have something mixed with them to use topically.
  3. 3
    Take into consideration the end purpose of the concoction you are making.
  4. 4
    Get the best of your carrier liquid as you can. Distilled water, not tap water; Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), Almond oil, Coconut oil, Avocado oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, etc.
  5. 5
    Use no more than 3 - 5 % of oil to carrier. For example:
    • One teaspoon (5cc) of carrier liquid to 3 drops of oil would be about a 3% solution. Use that formula as a basic rule of thumb.
  6. 6
    If using as something like a massage oil that will have large scale skin contact, reduce it to 1 drop per teaspoon of oil. (1% solution)
    Ad


We could really use your help!

Can you tell us about
body care?
Yes I can
body care
how to deep clean your body
Can you tell us about
home maintenance?
Yes I can
home maintenance
how to unfreeze water pipes
Can you tell us about
fighting acne?
Yes I can
fighting acne
how to get an acne-free face
Can you tell us about
money?
Yes I can
money
how to make money with affiliate programs
Thanks for helping! Please tell us everything you know about
...
Tell us everything you know here. Remember, more detail is better.
Tips
Provide Details.
Please be as detailed as possible in your explanation. Don't worry about formatting! We'll take care of it. For example:
Don't say: Eat more fats.
Do say: Add fats with some nutritional value to the foods you already eat. Try olive oil, butter, avocado, and mayonnaise.

EditTips

  • Lavender oil is one of the very few oils that can be safely applied to the skin. It is anti-bacterial and also soothing.

Article Info

Categories: Essential Oils

Recent edits by: Adelaide, Teresa

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 749 times.

Did this article help you?
Yes No

Become
an Author!

Write an Article