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How to Use Plant Origins Essential Oils Topically

by Dash | 23 Oct 2019

The topical use of essential oil is one of the most popular. Apply essential oils on skin can help to moisturize and improve the appearance of healthy skin. But always remember dilute essential oils with carrier oils before applying directly to the skin to avoid allergy or burning reaction to the skin especially for those who have sensitive skin. Carrier oils like sweet almond oil, rosehip oil, jojoba oil are used in aromatherapy, a complementary therapy where various essential oils are applied to the body to aid both physical and emotional health and well-being. Carrier oils dilute the concentrated essential oils so they can be applied to the skin without side effects.

Here's how to use essential oils in some of the most popular topical applications:

1. As moisturizer

The essential oil can be diluted in carrier oil or mixed it in your favorite moisturizer and apply all over the face or body to moisturize. For example, add a few drops of rose geranium oil to sweet almond oil and use it as face moisturizer or body lotion.

2. Gargle

Essential oil can be use as a mouthwash to remove bacteria and bad odours or cure the sore throat. Drops of essential oil are added to water. Mix then gargle the solution and spit it out. For instance, one drop of tea tree oil in a glass of water can be gargled for sore throat discomfort and remove bas smell of mouth.

3. Hot Bath

Try essential oil bath to pamper yourself after a long working days. This method results in absorption through the skin, as well as inhalation of the aroma of essential oil. Add a few drops of lavender oil or vetiver oil into the bath can help to relax and calm nervousness and anxiety.

4. Massage

Massage is one of the most enjoyable ways to use essential oils topically. Massaging the oils into joints, muscles, and tissues is relaxing and beneficial. Always move toward the heart when working on the arms and legs and avoid a heavy hand, or moving over the spine or other sensitive areas, with too much pressure.

This guide features how to put essential oils at different part of the body and its benefits.