ESSENTIAL OILS METHODS OF USE:
Discovere the great healing powers of essential oils.
- AROMATIC USE
| METHOD OF USE | AMOUNT TO USE | NOTES |
| Diffusers | 5-10 (undiluted) drops in a diffuser size is (100 ml)3-5 drops for traditional diffusers __Diffuser types: Water Essential Oil Diffusion Method Also known as steam diffusion, to refresh or remove strong odors from a space. Clay Essential Oil Diffuser Method To use clay diffuser jewerly place drops of seential oil into the pendant, then let it sit for a few minutes until the oil is absorbed before wearing. Reapply as neede to refresh the scent. Ultrasonic Essential oil Diffusing Method Adding a handful of essential oils to the water allows the vibration to vaporize the essential oils and water into a fine mist, thus disperse the essential oils into the air. Is the most popular method for diffusing essential oils. Leather Diffusion Method Place a few drops of your favorite essential oil or an aromatherapy blend on the inside of a leather bracelet, necklace, keychain, or even purse strap. | To help create a calm and relaxing environment, add your favorite essential oils in a diffuser, and enjoy the fresh, inviting scent throughout the home. Try Eucalyptus, Peppermint or Lemon during your morning ritual. Enjoy with your family and friends the fresh and attractive aroma throughout the home. Improve the aroma of any space that could benefit from the power of essential oils; Office, Car, Classroom… |
| COTTON PADS OR BALLS | 1-4 drops | Add undiluted essential oil on cotton or ball pad, leave to dry and place in clothes drawers or closets. Also they can be placed around the home to deter insects. |
| ROOM SPRAYS | 10-20 drops per (475 ml) of water | Add essential oil drops to the water, shake vigorously each time it’s used. |
TOPICAL USE
| METHOD OF USE | AMOUNT TO USE | NOTES |
| COMPRESSES | 2-10 Drops | Compresses can be used either hot or cold. Use hot on muscle aches and pains. While cold use on any inflamed or swollen areas, including sprains and strains. There are two ways to apply compresses: Put the essential oil in half a cup of water, then wet the compress in the cup, collect the essential oil, squeeze out the excess water and place it over the affected area. Wet the compress, apply the essential oil directly to it, rub it to dissipate, and disperse the essential oil, then place it over the problem area. |
| COTTON SWABS | 1 or 2 drops | Put undiluted essential oil onto the cotton swab and apply directly to the affected area. |
| MASSAGE | 3-6 Diluted drops | Apply essential oils to the abdomen for a soothing abdominal massage. For Hair health, dilute essential oils using carrier oil like; Argan oil, olive oil… and use it like a sclap massage. Oils like rosemary work well for this. |
- PERSONAL CARE
| METHOD OF USE | AMOUNT TO USE | NOTES |
| LOTIONS AND CREAMS FOR BODY | 10-15 drops to each 1 fl. oz. (30 ml) of lotions or creams (natural/unscented) | Add essential oils to the required volume of cream or lotion and mix it well, Use as normal body cream. Always use natural and unscented cream or lotion |
| FACE MASKS | 1 to 2 drops per 2 tablespoons(30 ML) of face mask | Essential oils can be added to any natural face mask. Whether as a treatment for acne, as general stimulant, as a cleanser, as a purifier… |
| FACE OILS | 8-16 drops in 1 fl. oz.(30 ML) of carrier oil | Use a more skinnourishing carrier oil, with additional restorative nut or seed oils, depending on your skin type. Use only a small amount for each application. |
| FACE TONICS | 8-16 drops in (100 ML) of water or hydrolat | Hydrolats make excellent face tonics and can be used as purchased, or diluted with 20% water. |
- SLEEP
| METHOD OF USE | AMOUNT TO USE | NOTES |
| BEDDING | Spray: 10-20 drops per (475 ml) of water Diffuser: 3-7 drops recommended in a diffuser size (100 ml) | Add essential oil drops in a spray bottle and mist over pillows and bedding. Apply before bed, inhale the aroma. While it’s bedtime, put your favorite essential oils in a diffuser and put it in the room. |
| PILLOWS | 1 drop (undiluted) 3 drops (diluted) | Place drops on pillow (corners or underside), or use a cotton ball and tuck it under, inside or behind the pillow. Always ensure that the essential oils are away from the face, especially the eyes. |
| BATHS | Diluted: 3-8 drops Undiluted: 1-4 drops | A warm bath before going to bed can help relax, but essential oils have another taste. Essential oils can be used in their concentrated form or diluted in carrier oil. To avoid skin sensitivity, dilute the essential oil. Add drops of Essential oils onto the water in the bathtub and disperse by agitating the water with the hand before getting into the water. |
| COTTON SWABS | Diluted: 2-3 drops Undiluted: 1 drop | Put undiluted essential oil onto the cotton swab and massage your neck and temples to help create a relaxing atmosphere before going to bed. |
- CLEANING
| METHOD OF USE | AMOUNT TO USE | NOTES |
| Diffusers | 5-10 drops in 100 ML diffusers | Diffuse essential oils with cleaning properties to help dispel unwanted odors, and cleanse the air in your home. Some essential oils with cleaning proprieties; LEMON, LAVENDER… |
| SPRAYS | Add essential oils drops to warm water, a cup of white vinegar, and shake the mixture well and spray on countertops, glass, wood, surfaces, steel … | |
| SPRAYS(wood polish) | 10-20 drops | To make your own wood polish, add up to 10 drops of essential oils to ¼ cup olive oil and ¼ cup vinegar, stir well, apply to a microfiber cloth and wipe wood surfaces clean.Use essential oils like; CINNAMOON or LEMON |
- BATHS
| METHOD OF USE | AMOUNT TO USE | NOTES |
| BATHS, GENERAL | Diluted: 3-8 drops Undiluted: 1-4 drops | Essential oils can be used in their concentrated form or diluted in carrier oil. To avoid skin sensitivity, dilute the essential oil. Add drops of Essential oils onto the water in the bathtub and disperse by agitating the water with the hand before getting into the water. |
| BATHS, FOOT | 4-9 drops(diluted or undiluted) in a bowl of water | Add the essential oil to a bowl of warm water, dispersing it with your hand. Place the feet and gently rub back and forth, massaging them with your hands Sea salt or rock salts can also be added. If globules of essential oil are floating on the surface of the water, you can gather them in your hands and massage the oil into the feet. |
| BATHS, HAND | 2-5 Drops in bowl of warm water | Add the essential oil and disperse it well with your hand. Leave the hands for a Maximum of 10 minutes. For floating globules of essential oils on the surface of the water, you can massage them into your hands. |
- OTHER USES
| METHOD OF USE | AMOUNT TO USE | NOTES |
| GARDENING | 4 – 10 drops in a gallon(4 liters) of water | Add the essential oil to the water, shake vigorously, and leave to blend for some hours. Essential oils should never be combined with chemical gardening products. |
| HUMIDIFIERS | Up to 10 drops per (500 ML)Of water | Add essential oil to the water in the humidifier. |
| INHALATION | 1 or 2 drops | Put essential oil onto a tissue or handkerchief and inhale through the nose when required. |
| JACUZZIS | Up to 10 drops | Add essential oil to the Jacuzzi water, and disperse it with the hand. |
| SHAMPOOS | 5-10 drops in (100 ml). | Only shampoos that are composed of natural organic ingredients. Add essential oil drops and ensure that are well distributed. Rosemary essential oils are good for hair health. Endless uses of essential oils |
| MASSAGE OIL | 10-20 drops for 1 fl. oz. (30 ml) of carrier oil | Add the required number of essential oils to carrier oil, and mix it well. Some carrier oils (Olive oil, argan oil, cocont oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil…) Endless uses of essential oils |
Endless uses of essential oils :
Methods used externally include body oils, compresses, gels, lotions and baths.
Inhalation methods; Room sprays, diffusers, vaporizers, and whole range of other environmental methods, as well as simply inhaling directly from the bottle or from a tissue.
and also the food and drink and drug industries use essential oils, they are used for medicinal purposes in the home under the direction of qualified healthcare practitioner.
Other factors to consider include a person’s age, diet, size and genetics. it may differ from person to athor.
