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Essential Oils for Beginners

Ideas for topical application

Remember, deciding when and how to dilute your
There are dozens of topical applications for essential essential oils is a situation-specific decision that
oils, you can virtually use them from head to toe. should be based on an oil’s chemistry, your usage
preferences, and any personal sensitivities to
certain oils.

Head

Starting at the head, you can add essential oils to your
daily skincare regimen in order to improve the skin and
maintain a clear complexion. To incorporate essential oils
to your skincare routine, simply add a few drops to your
facial cleanser, moisturizer, or body lotion. You can also
dilute oils with a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil and
apply them directly to your face. Lavender, Frankincense,
Cedarwood, and Tea Tree are all commonly used for their
beautifying properties.

Applying essential oils to areas like your temples, forehead,
base of the skull, and neck allows you to promote relaxation
and target feelings of tension. If you tend to hold a lot of
tension in your neck from working long days behind a desk,
or you just need to unwind after a tense day, consider a
soothing and relaxing massage on any of these areas.
In particular, Peppermint oil can be helpful for a tension-
relieving massage.

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