Often when people get interested in essential oils, they are not quite sure where to begin. There are numerous oils and countless ways to use them. Fortunately, high quality essential oils (identified on the label for internal consumption) are safe so diving right in and figuring out as you go works well. That is what I did along with many of my friends. However, it would have been nice to have a little more guidance at the beginning. Here is a simple list of tips that I wish I would have had:
1. Less More Often
One of the common sayings that essential oil users like repeating is "Less More Often." Perhaps this saying should be used when it comes to many aspects of your health. If you are training for a marathon, would you run 20 miles one day in the month and sit on the coach the rest of the month? - No. Would you swallow a whole bottle of vitamins in one day? - No.
I find that a drop or two of lemon oil in my water everyday does wonders for me. If I feel a tickle in my throat or something coming on, I might blast it with a drop of oil every 15 minutes or half hour for a few hours and then back off to a couple of times a day. I certainly would not empty an entire bottle in a few minutes.
2. Carrier Oils
Carrier oils are useful when working with essential oils because most of the time oils should be diluted. Essential oils are quite powerful/potent. Some are even considered "hot" like oregano or tingly like peppermint. If you ever apply an oil and feel like it is too strong, quickly slather a carrier oil on top. Do not try to wash it off with water. Oil and water don't mix, right? Carrier oils do not lessen the effects of the essential oils. They actually assist in the absorption of the therapeutic properties and diminish evaporation of the essential oils.
Carrier Oils include coconut oil as well as fractionated coconut oil (liquid coconut oil), grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, and safflower oil. These can be picked up at a local grocery store. I would have to recommend coconut oil (solid and/or liquid). This oil is mild enough to use around your eyes. Plus, it has many beneficial properties by itself and has a long shelf life. A few of the other oils on the list can go rancid.
3. Information Resources
There are many resources to learn about oils. Besides this blog (of course), I recommend: Dr, Axe, the Modern Essentials Book, Emotions and Essential Oils Book, and/or the app (Android or Apple).
4. Additional Supplies
When you get started, you hear about making cleaning supplies, roller-bottles, health sprays, lip balms, and just about anything. You also see little sample bottles with stickers on top. It is fun to share oils, but you might not know where to get these supplies. For your first time trying something, you might want to head to a store like Sprouts. You can get individual roller bottles and spray bottles there. If you like making the blends and happen to find millions of recipes on Pinterest and all over the internet, then you'll want a cheaper place that sells them in a pack. Here are a few websites you can order from:
AromaTools
My Oil Business
Wholesale Supplies Plus
5. Avoid Plastic
Because essential oils are very powerful, they tend to disintegrate synthetic materials like plastic and especially Styrofoam. Unless you are doing a science experiment, you should keep oils away from these materials. That includes drinking a drop of lemon or wild orange in a plastic water bottle or cup. Glass or stainless steel work much better with essential oils. I added links to the ones at AromaTools, but I have seen similar ones at Target or various other stores around town.
I hope this list helps you as much as I am sure it would have helped me. Please feel free to email me if you have any other questions: frecklefacegirl01@hotmail.com.
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