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What is an essential oil?

Essential Oils are made from plants for physical and emotional benefits. They are distilled from leaves, flowers, tree bark, seeds, or rind of fruit in concentrated amounts. Typically one drop of a dōTERRA® essential oil has a powerful effect making them affordable at just pennies per use! View a short video clip introducing essential oils HERE.

 

How do I use essential oils?

You will soon learn that there are hundreds of ways to use dōTERRA® essential oils, including relaxation, personal hygiene, household cleaning, cooking, and supporting a healthy body. Every oil has at least one of three application methods: Aromatic, Topical, or Internal.

 

For Aromatic Use ~ Breathe in or use a diffuser to open up airways, improve mood, or freshen the air.

For Topical Use ~ Use a carrier oil when applying to bottoms of feet or affected areas to target specific needs.

For Internal Use ~ Drop in water, under tongue, or in veggie capsule to support mouth, throat, digestive system, or overall health.

 

What are some basic safety tips?

1) Photosensitivity - No sunbathing after applying citrus essential oils. Citrus oils are sensitive to the sun since they are made from the rind of fruit. You wouldn't rub yourself in an orange after all and then go sunbathe, would you? :) Avoid direct sunlight to the exposed area for at least 12 hours of that location may have a skin irritation or burn. Oils applied underneath clothing should be fine.

 

2) Dilution - Use a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil (FCO) when applying essential oils topically. Diluting does a couple of different things: 1) it makes sure you that if you have sensitive skin that you will not experience sensitivity and 2) it increases the absorption of the essential oils since they are not evaporating from your skin upon contact...they adhere to the skin and are absorbed instead of some of what you have applied evaporating.

 

3) Hot Oils - Some oils are "hot" to the touch like cinnamon, black pepper, oregano or cassia. Oils that should be diluted with carrier oil are clearly marked on the bottle and in the product guide and doTERRA's website. If you forget to dilute, add carrier oil topically to the area to decrease skin sensitivity.

 

4) Avoid These Areas - Never put essential oils in your eyes, inside ear canal, or up your nose. However, you may apply oils around the eye bone in a C shape or on ear cartilage and behind ear bone using proper dilution with a carrier oil.

 

What are the most commonly used essential oils and their uses?
Click on each bottle below to enjoy 1-min informational video clips.