Topical Application of Essential Oils

This time I would like to talk about topical application of the oils. We at Young Living have learned that most oils can be put directly on the skin which we call "neat". That means with out dilution. I have never had a problem with that but always check with people and tell them they can mix with a good carrier oil of any of the oils seem "hot" to them. The oils itself will cut the feel of the heat.

An example of a hot oil is Lemongrass or Oregano to name two. When you are not sure of where to put an oil always the bottom of the feet are best. I personally put oils where ever they seem to be needed. If my back is bothering me I put the oils directly on my back, or knee or wherever you feel a need. I am also big on putting oils around my neck area or chest so that I can smell or breathe them in.

I at first put a lot of oils under my arm pits which you can also do but just make sure it isn't after a hot shower or bath and you shaved your arm pits that is a mistake I made, only once. Here is where the carrier oil comes in real handy.

We never want to put oils in our eyes or ears. If you do get oils in your eye again a carrier oil will help solve any problems with that. The oils will not harm your eye but it can sting. I have put Lavender on the lid of my eye when I have gotten a sty, it took the sty away in a matter of just a few hours.

We have a technique called raindrop and in that technique several oils go right on the spine and or the muscles of the spine. I have had this many times without any burning to my skin but again for fair haired people you always want to check with them if they are too hot.

One word of caution is that any of the citrus oils can be sun sensitive meaning it could darken the pigment of your skin, it is always wise not to put then on and then go out into the direct sun. That is the case where I put them under my clothing.

Any questions, let me know, any comments please post, I would love to hear your stories.

Next time we will talk about internal use of essential oils.

Happy oiling.

How to use Essential Oils

Hi and welcome, I want to share just a few essential oil basics because I get asked about this all the time.

First of all there are 3 ways to experience essential oils.
Here they are: Inhalation
Topical application
Internal consumption
I am going to tackle these one at a time.

Inhalation is a great way to get essential oils into the system. When inhaling an oil it can actually penetrate into the brain by crossing the Blood Brain Barrier. I find that fascinating. Think about it, you can actually cleanse your brain. Don't think you need to, well think again. You have heard about all the brain tumors, and neurological disorders we all face today, could it be we have bombarded our brains with way too many chemicals? Think about it, what is in the air you breathe?

Put a drop on your hands and just take deep breaths, or you can use a cold air diffuser. Another way is to put some drops on cotton balls and place in your air register. When the furnace blower is on it will waft the molecules all around your home.


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Stay tuned for part 2 which will be topical application.