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100 Uses for Essential Oils

Safety guidelines for
topical use Know that some essential
oils should always be diluted

When applying any type of product to your skin (essential before topical application
oil or otherwise), it’s important to understand how to use the due to their strong chemistry.
product and be aware of how it may react with your skin or Remember to always dilute the
body.
following oils with a carrier oil
For example, before you use a new moisturizer, facial before putting them on your
cleanser, or other topical product, you probably look at skin in order to avoid sensitivity:
the back of the bottle to read the instructions and make
sure you’re using it correctly. You might even glance at
the ingredients to make sure the product doesn’t contain
anything you know would irritate your skin. You would also
probably pay attention to any warnings (such as “Keep
product out of eyes”) to make sure you don’t cause any
harm to your body. The same goes for essential oils. Before
applying an essential oil topically, consider a few things.

Dilution

One way to ensure the safe use of essential oils—and even
prolong the effects of topical use--is through dilution.
While some people worry that diluting an oil takes away
its potency or power, it actually extends the benefits of the
essential oil by increasing absorption into the skin. The best
way to dilute an essential oil before topical application is to
combine it with a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil.
For dilution, the best ratio is typically 10 drops of a carrier oil
to one drop of essential oil.

Keep in mind, this isn’t an exhaustive list, and many
oils may need to be diluted based on your personal
skin sensitivity. Make sure to read the label cautions
prior to using any essential oil product.

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