Essential Oil Use and Guide

Charms & Things Essential Oil Use and Guide

HEALTH BENEFITS

Essential Oils are highly concentrated plant oils that are extracted from fruits, leaves, roots, flowers, and other parts of the plant. Each and every essential oil contains compounds with unique healing and therapeutic benefits. Essential oil uses range from aromatherapy, household cleaning products, skin and beauty care, all the way to Ayurvedic natural remedies. Here are a few of the DIY Essential Oil recipes that can be easily made with our essential oils and a few common household items.

HOW TO USE

Diffusing: Diffusers help disperse essential oil particles into the air. Dispersing a balanced amount of essential oils can create an aromatic and healing environment. This allows you to breathe in the therapeutic properties of pure essential oils.

Inhalation: For a basic inhalation method , just open your essential oil bottle and gently inhale. Another simple method is to mix 1 drop of essential oil with about 10 drops of a carrier oil into your hands, rub your hands together, and then, cup your hands under your nose and breathe in deeply.

Topical: Before applying to your skin, we highly advise that you use a carrier oil to dilute the essential oils. It is important to test the oil on a small patch of skin first, and only one oil at a time.

Carrier Oils such as Fractionated and Virgin Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil can be used as Carrier or Base oils to dilute essential oils. (10:1 ratio)

Using Topically Can: Areas to Apply:

*Relieve Discomfort *Bottom of Feet

*Help Ease Headaches *Temples

*Promote Relaxation *Neck

*Improve Mood *Hands

*Alleviate Congestion *Forehead

*Help Heal Wounds *Shoulders

*Stomach

SKIN & BEAUTY

Deep Hair Conditioner:

What you'll need-

*3 Tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil

*1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

*8 Drops of Rosemary Essential Oil

Directions:

Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl.

Mix in a stand mixer on medium/high speed for 5 minutes

or until the ingredients form a nice creamy consistency.

3. Apply to clean, dry hair, avoiding the roots.

Let it sit for 20-30 minutes, then rinse and shampoo.

Cooling Foot Scrub:

What you'll need-

*1 Cup Unscented, Pure Epsom Salt

*1/2 Cup Fractionated Coconut Oil

*7 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil

*5 Drops Orange Essential Oil

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and stir well

To use, pour a small amount into your palm, and

massage into your feet before showering.

For Dry Skin:

Add 3-5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to 2 Tablespoons of Fractionated

Coconut Oil. Apply to your feet and cover with socks before bed.

For a Scalp Stimulator:

Add 2-3 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil to your shampoo and conditioner

to help stimulate your hair follicles.

NATURAL REMEDIES

Decrease Sniffles:

Add 5-8 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil to a large bowl filled with lukewarm water. Drape a damp, lukewarm towel over your head and

breathe in deeply to open your sniffles.

Headache Relief:

Mix 3-5 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil with 1/2 Tablespoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil and massage into your temples to

soothe the tension in your head.

Soothe Scrapes:

Apply 1-2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil directly to the affected area as soon as the scrape occurs. Lavender contains antiseptic and healing properties to expedite healing.

Soothe Insect Bites:

Apply 1-2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to the affected area(s).

Ease Bruises:

Mix 5 drops of Lavender, 5 drops of Frankincense, and 4 ounces of hot water in a bowl. Soak a clean cloth in mixture and apply to affected area(s).

SPA & RELAXATION

Lavender Bath Salts:

What you'll need-

*1/2 Cup Unscented, Pure Epsom Salt

*15-20 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil

Directions: Pour the Epsom Salt into a warm bath, then add Lavender Essential Oil. Allow Salts to dissolve as the calming aroma of

Lavender rejuvenates your body.

Yoda & Pilates:

To increase the benefits of your yoga or meditation class, inhale a few whiffs of Frankincense Essential Oil directly from the bottle before and after class.

Foot Bath:

Add 8-10 drops of Lemon or Eucalyptus Essential Oil to a large bowl of lukewarm water and Soak your feet for 20 minutes to help soothe tired feet.

Sugar Scrub:

To exfoliate your feet, elbows, or other rough areas in need of extra care, mix 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of Fractionated Coconut Oil and a few drops of

Grapefruit Essential Oil.

Manicure & Pedicure:

Take a small roll-on bottle with a mixture of Tea Tree Essential Oil and a carrier oil to your next pedicure appointment and quickly rub into each

toenail before polish for an anti-fungal layer of Each protection.

HOME & CLEANING

All Purpose Cleaning Spray:

What you'll need-

*8-10 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil

*8-10 Drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

*8-10 Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil

*8 Ounces of Distilled Water

*Spray Bottle

Directions: Add all ingredients directly to the spray bottle. Spray counter tops as necessary.

Trash Can Deodorizer:

What you'll need-

*Tea Tree Essential Oil

*Lemon Essential Oil

*Cotton Balls

Directions: Add 2-3 drops of Tea Tree and Lemon Essential Oils onto a cotton ball and place it on the bottom of the trash can to eliminate odors.

DIFFUSER BLENDS

(Caution: Please note that the amount of essential oil input can vary based on which diffuser you are using)

Morning Refresher:

*5 Drops of Peppermint Essential Oils

*5 Drops of Orange Essential Oils

Mental Focus:

*6 Drops of Rosemary Essential Oil

*2 Drops of Frankincense Essential Oil

*2 Drops of Peppermint Essential Oils

Sweet Citrus Sunshine:

*2 Drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil

*2 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil

*2 Drops of Orange Essential Oil

*2 Drops of Slim Essential Oil Blend

Germ Guard:

*2 Drops of Rosemary Essential Oil

*4 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil

*4 Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil

De-Stress:

*2 Drops of Frankincense Essential Oil

*2 Drops of Orange Essential Oils

*2 Drops of Cedarwood Essential Oils

*4 Drops of Lavender Essential Oils

Immunity Support:

*2 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil

*2 Drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

*6 Drops of Thrive Essential Oil Blend