Uses of essential oils
Essential oils are used differently to achieve certain results.
Here are a few ways of how to attain these mental and physical benefits:
Menopause symptoms
(Jasmine, Lavender and/or Rose with carrier oil.)
Do aromatherapy massage once a week.
Eases symptoms such as depression, hot flashes and poor moods.
Ease Pain
(Rose)
Inhale through steaming or diffusing. Helps the brain release endorphins.
Aphrodisiac; Boost arousal
(Rose and Jasmine)
Mix the oil with a carrier oil, put a few drops in water, soak your feet for 10 minutes.
Helps you relax and get aroused.
Cold viruses
(Eucalyptus, lemon and peppermint)
Inhale through steaming or diffusing. Clears chest and silences coughs.
Depression and Anxiety
(Ylang-ylang Jasmine, Grapefruit, Sweet Orange and Rose)
Relaxes you and lowers blood pressure.
Nausea and Vomiting
(Eucalyptus and Lavender)
Inhale through diffusing.
Morning Sickness
(Lemon)
Inhale through steaming.
Acne
(Lavender)
1 drop of lavender essential oil + 1 drop of argon oil. Apply it directly on a pimple twice a week.
Mix lavender essential oil with a carrier oil and apply as a facial oil.
Skin Toner
(Lavender)
2 drops of lavender essential oil + 1 drop witch hazel.
Use a cotton wool to gently rub it over the face.
Eczema
(Lavender)
Mix with a carrier oil then apply on skin.
Antifungal and reduces inflammation.
Skin Lightening
(Lavender)
Mix with a carrier oil then apply on skin.
Reduces discoloration including dark spots.
Works on hyperpigmentation.
Reduces Wrinkles
(Lavender)
A few drops of lavender essential oil + coconut oil.
Use to moisturize once or twice daily.
Antiseptic
(Lemon, Peppermint, Lavender and Eucalyptus)
Deters wasps, spiders, and mice. Add a few drops to cotton balls and place them in areas with pest problems. Renew it after a few days or add it to a repellent spray.
Add a few drops of oil to 70% alcohol to make a disinfectant spray.
Insomnia
(Lavender and Jasmine)
Put a few drops of the oil on a piece of cloth and slide it inside your pillow case or spray your bedding with the essential oil.
Calms anxiety and offers sedative effects. It helps one fall asleep, a deep, slow-wave sleep.
Workout
(Ylang-Ylang)
Mix with a carrier oil and apply on your skin before a workout.
It improves circulation and reduces blood pressure.
(Lavender)
Inhale through diffusing.
Helps you relax after a workout with its anti-anxiety qualities.
(Peppermint and Lemon)
Diffuse during workout.
They energize for high intensity cardio.
