4 WAYS TO USE
Essential Oils
Aromatically
When you breathe in a pure essential oil, the aromatic compounds pass by the olfactory nerve, which triggers the brain to send messages to the body to STOP producing stress hormones, like cortisol and adrenaline, and to START producing “feel good” hormones, like oxytocin, serotonin, and other endorphins. It’s so much more than simply smelling nice scents, it’s actually creating a physiological response in your body to influence and support your mood!
Diffusing is one of the simplest ways to use essential oils aromatically. You can use an essential oil diffuser if you’d like but using essential oils aromatically does not require any special diffusing devices. You can achieve the same health benefits by simply placing a few drops of essential oil in the palm of your hand, cupping it around your nose, and breathing deeply.
Other Ways to Use Essential Oils Aromatically:
Apply oil to a cotton ball and place in the air vents of your vehicle
Mix oils in a spray bottle with water and mist over furniture, carpet, or linens
Add oil to a batch of laundry or to dryer sheets
Use in household surface cleaners
Topically
Essential oils easily penetrate the skin for localized benefits, making topical (on the skin) application a great way to experience the benefits of essential oils.
When used topically, essential oils can improve complexion and skin tone. They can also be used as part of a soothing massage. Before topical application, be sure to follow all label recommendations and dilution instructions.
Beneficial Areas You Can Apply Essential Oils
Neck
Forehead and temples (unless the oil is classified as a “hot oil”)
Chest and abdomen
Arms, legs, bottoms of feet
Other Ways to Use Essential Oils Topically
Add a few drops of oil to a warm bath
Make a hot or cold compress by soaking a cloth in water, adding essential oils, and then applying to the desired area
Add oil to a lotion or moisturizer and then apply to skin
Sensitive Areas to be Avoided
Some facial areas, such as the skin around the eyes
Eyes and inner ears
Broken, damaged, or otherwise injured skin
Internally
When ingested, essential oils directly enter the bloodstream via the gastrointestinal tract, where they are transported throughout the rest of the body.
Look for the “Supplement Facts” label on your doTERRA oil bottle to know whether it is recommended for ingestion. If it says “Supplement Facts” and has a serving size, you’re good! Remember, not all plants are meant to be ingested.
Effective Methods of Internal Application
Add essential oils to water, smoothies, milk, tea, or other drinks
Put a drop under the tongue
Take in a veggie capsule or add to a small amount of applesauce or yogurt
Use oils in recipes for cooking or baking to replace fresh or dried herbs and spices (Remember, essential oils are much more potent than dried or fresh herbs and spices, so start with a very small amount. Use a toothpick for particularly potent oils.)
*Note: Essential oils, especially citrus oils, will leach chemicals out of plastic containers so when you add oils to your drink, be sure to use a glass or metal container!
Environmentally
We are exposed to more toxins in a day than our ancestors were in a lifetime! So when you look around and it seems everyone is sick, toxins are a major contributor. The two most common culprits are our cleaning products and personal hygiene products. But doTERRA has you covered… just ditch and switch.
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Switch out your toxic personal products for doTERRA. Instead of your haircare, skin care, deodorant, and other personal products contributing toxins to your body, you can use doTERRA toxin-free products that are infused with essential oils specifically chosen to strengthen hair, smooth skin, etc. You’ll look and feel better!