{"id":128989,"date":"2020-04-06T14:18:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T13:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/?p=128989"},"modified":"2024-11-11T04:23:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T04:23:10","slug":"essential-oils-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/essential-oils-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use essential oils at home for health and happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential oils are natural plant extracts derived through various means (mainly distillation) from plants of all kinds for our enjoyment, health and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As natural chemical compounds, essential oils are made up of chemical constituents which possess wide-ranging therapeutic properties that work with our body to help it to heal, repair and regenerate as well as improve the general function of organs and entire systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to mention that while essential oils offer wide-ranging therapeutic properties, COVID-19 is a new virus that we don\u2019t yet know enough about to understand how essential oils and other natural treatments will respond to it. In addition to that, there is currently no known cure for COVID-19 \u2013 all current treatments help the body while it tries to heal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re therefore not able to provide advice specific to the virus, but what we can do is offer suggestions that may help with general immunity, health and wellbeing and help to combat things like the common cold and flu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, it is important to understand that essential oils are highly concentrated chemical compounds and they should be handled with care. For the successful use of essential oils, please follow the industry standard safety advice and guidelines, and always check the safety data for each essential oil, often referred to as a \u201ccontraindication\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For external use only \u2013 do not ingest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not apply directly to the skin, always use diluted in a carrier substance, eg carrier oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use on babies of 0-6 months***.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe dilution levels for babies and toddlers (up to 4 years old): 1%***.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe dilution levels for children aged 4-8 years old: 1%***.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe dilution levels for healthy, strong, fit 8 year olds and over: 2%***.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe dilution levels for the elderly, frail or ill: 1%***.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid contact with the eyes and sensitive areas of skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep out of reach of children and pets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store in a cool, dark and dry place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep away from direct sunlight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the bottle cap tightly sealed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always patch test first before using.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check the safety data of each essential oil before using it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key contraindications include phototoxicity\/photosensitivity, pregnancy (there are many oils contraindicated for pregnancy), and certain health conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dilution information is for guidance only. It depends on the individual, their health, any occurring symptoms, issues or concerns. Age is sometimes a difficult factor to predict. It is always best to seek the expert advice of a qualified professional who can advise accordingly for each individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How do essential oils work?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Julia Lawless sums this up perfectly in her book, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Encyclopedia-Essential-Oils-aromatherapy-well-being\/dp\/0007145187\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;qid=1584777514&amp;refinements=p_27%3AJulia+Lawless&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=Julia+Lawless\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where she explains that they have three distinct modes of action: pharmacological, physiological and psychological.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She states that,<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe pharmacological effect is concerned with the chemical changes which take place when an essential oil enters the bloodstream and reacts with the hormones and enzymes, etc; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physiological mode is concerned with the way in which an essential oil affects the systems of the body, whether they are sedated or stimulated, etc; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The psychological effect takes place when an essence is inhaled, and an individual responds to its odor.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking this advice into consideration&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>On occasion it might be suitable and most appropriate to simply inhale the aroma or be surrounded by the scent of specific oils.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if we can take advantage of the benefits we get from inhaling the aromas, and the benefits we get from applying to the skin, the best results will be experienced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we inhale the aroma, we get an immediate response. The aroma is usually pleasing and we begin to process thoughts and feelings about it. The smell triggers nervous impulses which often changes behaviours and the three combined \u2013 the emotional response, the thought patterns and the nervous impulses \u2013 begin to change our thoughts, feelings and emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the right oils are used, we can begin to feel differently, think differently, behave differently, view our world, our experiences and our situation differently. It is also probable that we will begin to feel relaxed and calm, or stimulated and awake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we notice when we consciously inhale a pleasing aroma is that it is impossible to think about anything else at that very moment, other than the pleasing aroma and how much we like it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is done over a few minutes, that can have a profound effect on our entire psychological and emotional state of being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>On other occasions it might be better to apply essential oils to the skin via a carrier substance \u2013 a carrier oil, during massage or by using a skincare product.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, when applied to the skin, essential oils have a triple beneficial action which you can read more about in our article, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/essential-oils-for-skin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best essential oils for skin (and each skin type)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, we get the benefit of essential oils and the carrier ingredients providing nourishment and healing for the skin, and the added benefit of the chemicals of essential oils mixing with the chemicals inside our own bodies, helping to improve the functions of organs and entire systems. Our in house aromatherapist Gareth says<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>If we can get the combination of both, inhalation and application to the skin, the positive effects on our health and happiness will be amplified.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhalation gives us an immediate stimulus that helps us to feel better and think better. Then application on the skin and absorption into our bloodstream creates an effect that sustains the changes over a longer period of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent and regular use of essential oils over time will greatly affect and positively contribute to our overall health, happiness and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PLEASE NOTE:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential oils are designed to be complementary to conventional treatments and medicine, not a replacement for them. They offer us a unique and personal way of looking after ourselves each day at home. They can help us to stay well and healthy and keep injury and illness at bay. They can also add to our ability to recover quickly from illness, dis-ease and injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if symptoms persist, please consult your doctor. In situations where life-concerning illnesses or injuries exist, please consult your doctor and seek specialist advice from a qualified and practicing aromatherapist before using essential oils.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Our recommended essential oils<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Stimulating essential oils that are useful for tiredness, lethargy, malaise:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, thyme, scotch pine and lemongrass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Refreshing essential oils:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bergamot, orange, lemongrass, lime and geranium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils for study, concentration, focus and enhanced memory:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please read our article about this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/3-essential-oils-studying\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils that are relaxing, calming and fortifying:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender, mandarin, bergamot, geranium, frankincense, chamomile, benzoin and sandalwood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils for cold and flu-like symptoms, respiration and general immunity:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eucalyptus, tea tree, lemon, lemongrass, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, myrrh and peppermint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils for digestion:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender, chamomile, peppermint and geranium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils for children aged six months to four years:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niaouli, tea tree, lavender, chamomile and mandarin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils for teenagers:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender, bergamot, geranium, eucalyptus, frankincense, rosemary, palmarosa, tea tree, benzoin and marjoram.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils for sport:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender, marjoram, black pepper, rosemary and chamomile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils for meditation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, lavender and neroli.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sensual essential oils:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, sandalwood, vanilla, benzoin and geranium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Essential oils that combat stress and anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our article, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/10-essential-oils-for-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 essential oils to combat stress and anxiety and encourage better sleep \u2013 naturally!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to use essential oils at home<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some suggestions for how you could use essential oils at home and work. These ideas follow general guidelines and are designed for you to make small batches, as and when needed, for your own therapeutic purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please remember to follow the safety advice and check the safety data for each individual essential oil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3d2f8d;\"><strong>For best results, seek a qualified expert who can offer personalized and tailored solutions.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some additional ideas, recipes, blends and product making instructions shared in our article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/energizing-revitalizing-essential-oils-for-spring\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energizing and revitalizing essential oils for spring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You can use them in an oil burner or oil diffuser<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/getting-the-most-from-your-essential-oil-burner-or-diffuser\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getting the most from your essential oil burner or diffuser<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Inhale the aroma from the bottle<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a couple of ways you can do this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>You can place a few drops (two to three) on a tissue, handkerchief or cotton wool pad<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eitherither inhale it directly; or you can place it in your breast pocket and let the aroma drift upwards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Top tip:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your tissue, handkerchief or cotton pad in the palm of your hand. Place your hand in the prayer position. Put your nose between your thumbs and in between your palms. Then inhale and enjoy the aroma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Carry your favourite essential oil with you wherever you go.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take it out and inhale the aroma when you need it the most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Top tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember not to leave the top off the bottle for long; two minutes maximum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not spend too long sitting and inhaling without a break. One minute maximum, return the cap to the bottle, pause for 30 seconds and repeat if you\u2019d like.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You could do a daily or regular steam inhalation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people love going into steam rooms with their beautiful fragrances and warmth, and the good news is you can recreate some of that experience at home! Most people will wait until they are unwell with a cough, cold or flu-like symptoms, but there is nothing stopping you from making it a daily or regular practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam inhalation with the right essential oils can help to open up breathing pathways, reduce inflammation, ease coughs and congestion. It can also help to clear the mind, aid relaxation, revive the senses and lift the mood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The essential oils mentioned above can help to kill potentially harmful microbes but again, we prefer to err on the side of caution because we don\u2019t know the effect they will have against COVID-19. But generally speaking they may help to maintain a healthy mind and body.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boil some water and add it to a bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place two to three drops of essential oil into the bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a towel over your head and your face over the bowl of water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin with, the water will be extremely hot and it might be hard to stay under the towel and over the bowl for a long time. Just short bursts is fine until you are able to stay under the towel for one minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Top tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">replace the drops of oil every three minutes. The water will be extremely hot and the oils will quickly evaporate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Make a bath soak or foot soak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a great recipe for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com\/foaming-orange-frankincense-and-sandalwood-mineral-bath-soak\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foaming orange, frankincense and sandalwood mineral bath soak<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Of course, you can swap the essentials out for ones that are better suited to your needs and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are able to have a bath, it will work wonders. A bath is great, because it helps to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm the muscles, joints and bones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage circulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow down, deepen and lengthen the breathing rhythms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the heart rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage rest and relaxation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soothe digestion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a bath, a foot soak\/bath will work well. For added pleasure, sit next to your oil diffuser or oil burner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can you add essential oils directly to the bath?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not something we would advise. You should only ever add essential oils to a bath or foot bath diluted into a carrier substance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3d2f8d;\"><strong>Oil and water do not mix, so the essential oils will just float on the surface. When they come into direct contact with the skin, they may cause irritation.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, essential oils are volatile, which means they evaporate when exposed to air. This process happens even faster when they are heated. In a hot bath or foot soak, the essential oils won\u2019t last very long and you won\u2019t get many of the benefits you seek.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You could make a simple massage oil<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be as simple as using one or two carrier oils and one to three essential oils. The best massage oils are grape seed oil and sweet almond oil, and they are very cheap!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can then add your essential oils to the blend to make your simple massage oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple 100g massage oil formula would include 98% carrier oil and 2% essential oil. 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