Oils, Oils, everywhere!!  Essential oils are, making a come back due to their renowned fame of, balancing emotional qualities, and assisting in immune imbalances. Their reemergence has greatly impacted what is now identified as “Holistic Healing and Wellness.” We see the uses of these seemingly magical elements in venues of, aromatherapy, supporting the immune system, pregnancy, skin care just to name a few. The use of essential oils are a great choice, as they contribute to our skin care, health and overall well-being.  It is however, very important to understand the “language of aroma’s” ie. “Top Note, Middle Note and Base Note.” Understanding all of these properly, will assist you with understanding the blended proportions, how they work with, and are received by the body and senses.  Also, when using Essential oils, it is extremely important to be knowledgeable of “oil safety,”  as not all oils can be used directly on the skin, and some are “photosensitizing,” which means they react to the sun so it is important to understand when and how to use them. 

But just how essential are those oils?  Well let’s take a closer look.  Essential oils are a phenomenal source and resource of natural remedies.  They have great potential to heal, restore, soothe and rejuvenate. These untapped elements  are extremely potent, and just as capable of potentially curing various ailments, as many have discovered, as any commercial product.  “Essential” is a great adjective for these wonderful oils especially since they are not actually oils; in the sense of containing “Fatty Acid” which is how we would associate an oil.

However, because essential oils are comprised of concentrate plant materials, they are filled with highly potent properties which makes them a great use for medicines and cosmetics.  They are well absorbed by the skin which makes their use very effective, and because of the antibacterial, anti-fungal and viral strengths, essential oils are a perfect source to clean the skin and support the healing of various wounds.

So, when seeking out your essential oils for the purpose of your choice….either Aromatherapy, skin care, health or healing, etc.  here are some VERY important things to consider and remember:

1. Essential oils are powerfuland should never be used undiluted on the skin.
2. Always combined your essential with called carrier oils, waxes, butters, alcohols, or other proper substance to dilute.
3. **DO NOT FORGET TO DILUTE….these wonderful oils are extremely concentrated and should not be applied to the skin alone,  so to avoid any skin reaction follow this step completely.
4. Always TEST first!  You will want to know if you are sensitive to a particular essential oil.
5. When testing, add one drop of essential oil with 1/2 tsp carrier oil any of the following carrier oils: olive, jojoba, or sweet almond, grapeseed.
6. Apply mixture into the inside, upper portion of your arm and wait a few hours. If no redness or itching develops, you’re most likely not sensitive to that essential oil.
7. Never take orally or internally!!!

Store your essential oils in a dark glass jar or bottle.  I prefer Amber or Cobalt Blue, also the cooler and darker…..the better the longevity!!

So How Essentials are those Oils???  Very!!  So enjoy the fun of selecting the oils of your choice and doing a bit of health and healing experimentation.

 Happy Shopping!