Using Oils

Using essential oils can be safe and effective IF you have pure oils. Look for third party testing. Do your research. Third party testing is one of the reasons I love dōTERRA is their transparency, third party sourcing is freely available and easily accessible by batch number.

There are so many different ways to use oils too. We can use oils for a variety of different reasons as well - from cleaning and cooking to supporting a natural lifestyle. Oils are commonly used three ways - aromatic, topical, and internally.

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AROMATIC

Gaining benefits from essential oils through the sense of smell (well the olfactory nerve) via oils wafting through the air. This supports a variety of areas including emotions, behavior, and memory.

Diffuse with a diffuser, cotton ball on vent, oil pendent/ jewelry
Inhale from cupped hands
Inhale from oil bottle
Spray bottle used with household items/ fabrics

Essential Oils provide benefits via application to the skin. Essential oils are fats (lipids), as a result these oils can penetrate the skin and at a cellular level.

It's important that you know to use a carrier oil* and that less is more (1-3 drops per dose). Oils can be applied on location (NOT - IN EARS, EYES, NOSE or other sensitive areas).

Apply to areas of concern or reflex points (e.g. under nose, back of neck, behind ears, forehead, wrists, feet, ankles, spine.)
Add warm compress, bath or massage to drive oils deeper
Use roller/ spray bottles for quick access.

*Carrier Oils - fractionated coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, etc...

TOPICAL

INTERNAL

Taking essential oils internally is probably the most controversial. however, think about it, if you're eating fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and so many other plants you are consuming essential oils within the plant.

**If you're unsure of the purity of your oil or it has a warning - DO NOT take it internally.**

You also need to know if a specific oil is good for internal use - please check for a supplement label. No supplement label no internal use. For example some oils (like wintergreen) are not for internal use, but others (like peppermint or lemon) can be used.

put a few drops of oil in a veggie cap
put a drop under the tongue
add when cooking - start with a drop or less
put in a glass (made of glass or stainless steel) of water or other liquid

Essential Oil Safety

Please use a carrier oil when applying oils directly to the skin* (see document - "Why Dilute?)
Do not put oils up the nose, in the ears, or in the eyes.
- FLUSH oils (if they get in your eyes or another sensitive place) with Carrier Oils* NOT WATER!!
DO NOT use oils internally unless a supplement label indicating internal use is present - Not all oils are created equally. Double and triple check proof of purity within the company and with third party testing, don't trust labels.
Avoid direct sunlight after applying photosensitive oils on skin that is exposed to the sun - put oils +carrier oil in a location the sun won't penetrate for 24-72 hours.

Want to Learn More?

Feel Free to CONTACT ME if you have any questions and/or pick your kit and get started today! Also check out some fun resources down below!

DIFFUSER - RECIPES.pdf

Resources:

DoTERRA Essential Oils. "Oil Sourcing." YouTube. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2017. <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp3VbOdUkkm34vyJpzl4RudAq-6GjFe5->.

"How Do I Use Essential Oils Safely?" DoTERRA Essential Oils. N.p., 27 Apr. 2017. Web. 03 May 2017. <https://doterra.com/US/en/using-essential-oils>.

"Essential Life Book - 3rd Edition." Oil Life. Oil Life, n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2017. <https://www.oillife.com/products/essential-life-book-3rd-edition>.

"''Modern Essentials'', Eighth Edition (2016)." AromaTools.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2017. <https://www.aromatools.com/Modern_Essentials_Eighth_Edition_2016_p/1151.8th.htm>

These three websites provide peer reviewed articles.

Aromatic Plant Research Centers [also the company that provides doTERRA's third party testing].
Aromatic Science
Pubmed

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