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How to use essential oils for healthy living

Essential Oils For the skin and household

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Essential oils for Beauty 🪞

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Facial Steam

For skin care as part of a deep cleansing routine add 5 or 6 drops of lavender in a facial steamer.

Facial Masque

Mix 3 drops of lavender oil, 5 drops of tea tree oil and one teaspoon of castor oil and apply to skin.

Facial Oil Blend

Use up to 15 drops of geranium oil to transform your unscented cream or lotion.

Facial toner

Mix 2 ounces of distilled water + 4 drops of geranium oil.

Dry Brushing

Stimulate you lymphatic system by adding 3 drops of a stimulating essential oil such as Myrrh or wintergreen to a bristle-bath brush. Brush your skin gently from the extremities toward the heart. 

👉How to dilute Essential oil for topical use?

Use 1 fl oz of mixing agent such as water or Carrier Oil + 15 drops of essential oil to obtain a 2.5% strength.

Essential oils use For Sinus Decongestion 🪷

Inhalation: Add 5 drops of eucalyptus to a bowl of steaming water. Close your eyes and inhale.

Humidifier: Add 6 Drops of hyssop oil, jasmine or eucalyptus oil to the water and enjoy.

Essential oil Use and tips for Colds, Flu, Sore Muscles, Relaxation 🧖🏻‍♀️

Bath: add 8 drops of oregano or sandalwood to bathtub and run the water.

Compress: add 5 drops of essential oil to a bowl of warm water and soak the towel, wring out, and apply to area. Ideal for strained muscles, menstrual cramps, etc.

Body Spritzers: to 2 ounces of distilled water + 15 drops of frankincense or sandalwood essential oil and shake.

Essential oils for the household

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Laundry

Add a few drops to dryer cotton balls for a natural scent solution. We recommend Lemon, eucalyptus, and lavender.

Air refresher

Mix 2 ounces of distilled water + 40 drops of eucalyptus or Ylang-Ylang to refresh your home with a natural room spray solution.

Home Cleaning

Mix 1 ounces of water + 1 ounce of vinegar + 15 drops of lemon, orange or grapefruit oil. Wipe down home surfaces and fixtures.

Natural Flavoring

Add 2 drops of a food grade essential oil to a cup of honey, mayonnaise or apple cider vinegar to pair with your favorite dishes.

Tips:

👉Essential oils Storage tips

Light and heat can negatively impact the quality of the oil and make them less effective.
Use a dark-colored bottle for storage and keep it in a cool, dark place, and out of direct light

👉Dilution guide

  • 600 drops = 2 table spoons =1 fl oz = 30 ml
  • 100 drops = 1 tea spoons =1 /6 Fl oz = 5 ml
  • 20 drops = 1/5 tea spoons =1 /30 Fl oz = 1 ml

For your convenience here is an Amazon list with my favorite products to facilitate the use of essential oils, enjoy!

  • 3-in-1 Facial Steamer- Spa Quality, click here
  • Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils for Sleep, Stress, Congestion Relief, click here
  • Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets – click here
  • Laundry Essentials Oil Set for Wool Dryer Balls, click here
  • Natural Boar Bristle Body Brush Glowing Skin & Healthy Body click here
  • Smart Scent Air Machine for entire Home, Diffuser, click here

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