Essential Oils

What are essential oils?

They are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds , bark, stems, roots, flowers and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. If you have ever enjoyed the gift of a rose , the smell of freshly cut mint or walked by a field of lavender then you have experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. Essential oils can lift the mood, calm the senses and the elicit powerful emotional responses. There uses goes well beyond their fragrant appeal.

Where do I begin?

Using essential oils is intuitively simple and highly satisfying. However, the many oils available may seem like a numberless combination and the different applications can be a bit overwhelming to a beginner. Here are my top 3 favourite starter oils as a must have.

 

Lavender

Can be applied to the soles of feet or on a pillow before sleeping. Use with bath salts for a relaxing spa bathing experience. Lightly apply to sooth sun exposed skin. Apply to back,hands, or feet of a restless or agitated child. Useful to calm and soothe skin irritations. Calms pores after hair removal, use with Peppermint for a healthy scalp massage. Add to a aqueous cream for a stress relieving hand massage

Lemon

Lovely to add a drop to a water bottle or to water served at a restaurant. Diffuse aromatically or apply topically for mood elevation. Add to a drop of honey and take internally to soothe a sore throat. Dilute with coconut oil for daily fingernail conditioning massage. Add a drop of Lemon and Peppermint to your toothbrush after use. Diffuse in a room to neutralise odours. Add to olive oil for non toxic furniture polish also removes grease, gum and adhesive substances from fabric.

 

Peppermint

Take one drop internally to calm occasional indigestion or upset stomach. Can be used with Lemon water for a healthy refreshing mouth rinse. Diffuse aromatically or apply topically for an invigorating vapour. Add to a cold water compress or foot bath to cool off when overheated. Inhale as a non stimulant invigorating pick me up on long drives. Add to shampoo and conditioner for a stimulating hair and scalp massage. Use internally with Lavender and Lemon to protect against seasonal threats. Diffuse during study times.

Geranium

Add a drop to your moisturiser for a smoothing effect. Geranium is great for both dry and oily hair. Apply a few drops to your shampoo or conditioner bottle, or make your own deep hair conditioner.
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice. Food additive use: Dilute one drop in 125 ml of liquid. Topical use: For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil.

Clary Sage

Add to shampoo or hair conditioner to promote healthy hair and scalp. Combine with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to massage, soothe, or rejuvenate skin. Combine with Roman Chamomile and add to bath water for a stress-relieving bath. During your menstrual cycle, rub three to five drops on the abdomen for a soothing massage. Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice. Food additive use: Dilute one drop in 125 ml of liquid. For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil.

Thyme

Add 2 drops to veggie capsules and take during winter time to support a healthy immune system.
Use when gardening to naturally repel insects. Use 1–2 drops in meat and entrée dishes to add a fresh herbal flavour. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil then apply to targeted areas on the skin to purify and promote healthy-looking skin. Only use diluted. Take no more than one drop per day.

Clary Calm Blend – Roll On

Designed specifically for women, ClaryCalm helps balance mood and soothe heightened emotions throughout the month. Provides a cooling sensation when applied topically to the skin. ClaryCalm can be used to balance emotions, support mood and maintain overall wellbeing.

Apply ClaryCalm during heated moments for a cooling, soothing effect. Apply to the abdomen for a soothing massage to bring relief. Place on bottoms of feet to help balance emotions throughout the month. Keep in your bag or on your bed-side table for easy, convenient use.