Essential oils are used in a variety of ways. The more common ways are by inhalation, in the bath, mixed with body/massage oils, creams or lotions, compresses, in aromatherapy diffusers and aromatherapy lamps. Essential oils should only be used by the drop and kept out of the reach of children.
Never place undiluted essential oils directly onto the skin. The concentrated essence may cause skin irritation. Always dilute essential oils in a carrier oil such as kukui nut oil, almond oil, coconut oil or other vegetable oil before applying to the body.
Essential oils may be applied individually or mixed together and used as a synergistic blend. This enhances their power and amplifies their vibration.
Methods of using Essential Oils
AROMATIC BATH: Add 10 drops of essential oils to a cup of Epsom salt or sea salt, or into an emulsifier such as milk or sesame oil. Aromatic bath salts disperse the oils safely into the water, while milk and sesame oil emulsify the essential oil so that it disperses. Relax in bath for 20 minutes.
Benefits: Aromatic baths are excellent for skin problems, circulatory problems, respiratory symptoms, stress and nervous tension, insomnia, muscular, and menstrual pains.
Caution: Overuse of essential oils in the bath can cause irritation. Use only mild, non-irritating oils.
INHALATION: Place 1 to 6 drops of Essential oil on a tissue or cotton ball or put them in an inhaling device and breath in deeply the aromatic fragrances.
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE: Add 6 to 60 drops of Essential Oil per ounce of natural unscented massage/body oil. Allow to penetrate for 2 to 4 hours before bathing or showering.
COMPRESSES: Add 10 drops of Essential oil to 4 oz of hot water. Soak a strip of gauze or cloth, apply to the affected area for 20 minutes. Lie down and relax while applying the compress. Soak and reapply the compress several times. Benefits: Good for bruises, wounds, muscular aches and pains, dysmenorrhea, and skin problems
FACIAL STEAM 1 – 5 drops on hot water in a pot, cover head with a towel, steam face.
Benefits: Excellent for opening sinuses, headaches, and as a skin treatment
FOOT BATHS: Add 4-10 drops of oil in Epsom salt to warm water in a basin. Soak feet for 10 to 15 minutes.
AROMATHERAPY DIFFUSERS AND LAMPS: Candle diffusers Electric heat diffusers Cool air nebulizing diffusers
TOPICAL APPLICATION Use them as a natural perfume in specially created blends. Use them combined with reflexology points. Read “Healing for the Age of Enlightenment“ by Stanley Burroughs for a complete understanding and description of all techniques.
HOME AND CAR There are numerous ways to disperse the oils in your home. We encourage every user of essential oils to inform themselves. There are lots of excellent books on the use of Aromatherapy.