Peppermint Essential Oil

Ways to Use Essential Oil

How to Use Essential Oils Aromatically

• Diffusing is one of the simplest 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 cleaner

How to Use Essential Oils Topically (on the Skin)

• 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