Essential oils are 100% natural oils that are extracted from aromatic plants. They are used in professional aromatherapy and they can also be used at home in massages, baths, inhalations, perfumes, skin care products and in diffusers and humidifiers. When buying oils, choose therapeutic grade oils such as doTERRA Australia essential oils that are pure and undiluted.
Massage and Body Oils
One of the best ways to use essential oils and to enjoy their health benefits is a massage. Essential oils are highly concentrated, and they have to be blended with a base oil before applying them on the skin. Sweet almond, apricot kernel, jojoba, grape seed and many other cold-pressed vegetable oils can be used as a carrier oil. With essential oils less is more: you only need to add a few drops of essential oil to a teaspoon of carrier oil. If you take time to learn about the properties and benefits of different oils, you can easily make your own homemade massage oils and body oils for different skin types.
Baths with Essential Oils
Use doTERRA Australia essential oils in a bath to relax and to relieve muscle aches and pains. Rosemary, Lavender, Pine, Eucalyptus and many other oils are suitable for baths. Just before stepping into the bath add a few drops of essential oils directly into the bath water and mix well. You can also mix the oils with sea salt, Epsom salts or vegetable oil before you add them to your bath.
Steam Inhalations and Diffusers
Steam inhalations are a traditional home remedy for colds and coughs. Add a few drops of essential oils to a bowl of steaming hot water and inhale the hot steam and the aroma. Oils such as Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Pine help to open congested sinuses and to relieve colds and coughs.
DoTERRA Australia essential oils can also be added to diffusers and humidifiers that will disperse the aroma into your home or your work space. You can also benefit from the uplifting properties of essential oils by simply inhaling them from a bottle and enjoying the scent, or placing a drop or two on a tissue and inhaling the aroma.
It is important to learn about the health benefits and properties of essential oils before using them. Make sure that you are not allergic to any oils that you are planning to use and that there are no contraindications to using them. Although essential oils are natural and mostly safe, some oils are not suitable for pregnant women or for those with certain medical conditions.