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100 Uses for Essential Oils

Chapter eight

Hygiene and

Personal Care

If you open your bathroom cabinet,

glance around your bedroom, or look
in your personal hygiene bag, you’ll

probably notice quite a few products
designed for topical application.

Many of us rely on the daily use of moisturizers, cleansers,
lotions, ointments, toothpastes, and more. Why? Because as
we age and as we go about daily routines, everything—from
our hair to our skin, and even down to our fingernails and
teeth and gums—must be properly cared for if we want to
stay healthy. It can take a lot of products to keep skin, hair,
teeth, and the rest of the body well-maintained.

As you might have guessed, this is another area where
essential oils can come in handy. In fact, did you know that
plenty of essential oils are commonly used in cosmetic
products like perfumes, toothpastes and mouthwashes,
lotions, skincare products, and more? Not only do essential
oils lend their lovely scents to cosmetics, but they also have
powerful benefits that make them useful for personal care.

When used properly, essential oils provide a

safe, nontoxic way to care for the body.

Essential oils are natural and potent—plus, they can also
offer cleansing properties that are useful for personal
hygiene. While countless products are available to help with
personal care routines, essential oils provide many benefits
that aren’t available in other products. Because they come
from natural sources, essential oils don’t' contain harmful
chemicals like many other products on the market, making
them safe for you and your family when applied properly.

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