Page 11 - Topical Use
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                                         How it works
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                                         Safety

             CHAPTER                     Why use essential oils topically?
                                         Ideas for topical application








        Equipped with the proper knowledge about dilution, sensitivity, and dosage, it is time to discuss


        how to actually apply essential oils topically. The previous chapter discussed a few sensitive
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        areas to be avoided when using essential oils topically. Now, let’s discuss some of the best areas
                                                         Why use essential oils topically?


        to use essential oils to reap their topical benefits.




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        Face: You can add essential oils to your

        daily skincare regimen to improve the skin and      Temples, forehead, base
        maintain a clear complexion. To incorporate         of the skull, neck: target
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                                                               feelings of tension
        essential oils to your skincare routine, simply
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        add a few drops of an oil to your facial cleanser,
                                                               Face: maintain a healthy-
        moisturizer, or body lotion. You can also dilute           looking complexion
        essential oils with Fractionated Coconut Oil and
                                                             Chest: promote feelings of
        apply them directly to your face.                           clear breathing

        Temples, forehead, base of the
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        skull, neck: Applying essential oils to any of
        these areas will allow you to promote relaxation        Abdomen: help
                                                             alleviate occasional
        and target any feelings of tension. If you tend
                                                            digestive discomfort
        to hold a lot of tension in your neck, work long
        days behind a desk, or just need to unwind after

        a tense day, consider applying soothing and           Arms, legs, back: soothe the
        relaxing oils to any of these areas.                   body after physical activity


        Abdomen: While using essential oils
        internally can be helpful for relieving digestive    Bottoms of feet: ideal
                                                          application area to achieve
        discomfort, or promoting healthy digestive
                                                               your desired effect
        function, you can also apply oils topically to the
        abdomen to experience their soothing, calming
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