Essential oils are a winter season staple and are really popular right now, however essential oil use can commonly be misunderstood. If you are approaching a more natural way of life, whether that is skincare, healthcare, hair care, or even cooking, oils are going to play a major role.
I think essential oils are a beautiful way to explore treatments to your body, change your mood, and even be an alternative for a lot of household needs. Essential oils are aromatic concentrated plant extracts that are carefully obtained through steam distillation, cold pressing, or resin tapping. I’ve heard miraculous stories about their impact and, since coming to terms with my own health, I can see the difference it is making.
What is important to know about Essential Oils?
Friends don’t let friends buy essential oils from the store!
Not all oils are safe. I know the cheap oil packs you can find at chain stores are enticing, but they all (sadly) contain toxins. There are very few brands out there that use all-natural ingredients and are recommended by natural paths or holistic doctors. These big-name brands use an extract that provides the smell the oil should have, but not the natural ingredients it deserves.
Beware of the “External Use Only” warning label on essential oils
Something you might not know about essential oils is they are used for external use only. I know what you’re
thinking, “That’s groundbreaking information, Jordan.” Thank you, because it is! Most essential oil bottles say, “For external use only.” This is important to consider when purchasing oils because that means keeping the oil on the outside of the body. If you are diffusing an oil, what are you doing? You’re breathing it in… The oil is no longer on the external part of your body. I’m aware the average user doesn’t knowingly ingest oils on a regular basis, but if you diffuse oils you should use an ALL natural oil blend.
What should your essential oil bottle say?
The bottle should tell you supplement facts, just like a box of food would. This ensures the user knows what they are consuming. This is also a safer way to know that you can breathe it in or even ingest it. Some blends do not allow ingestion.
Oils are often used in pill capsules. I’m an advocate for reading your labels. If you purchase oil and it’s not 100% pure oil who knows what you could be putting into your body. The same goes for diffusing oils that are not pure. Who knows what type of toxins you are inhaling. The aroma is nice, but at what cost?
Where do you find All Natural Oils?
I exclusively use Doterra for my oil needs, but another great brand is Young Living. These companies provide
supplement facts on their labels.
These brands sell carrier oils, lotions or have pre-made blends. 100% Pure oils need to be diluted before use. Companies like Doterra will suggest diluting with a carrier oil or buying a pre-diluted version (usually a roll on format).
Commonly, oils are used to diffuse, but there are SO many miraculous uses that go unexplored from the average user. I encourage you to explore those uses like DIY natural skincare or talk to your doctor about healthcare and oils. Oils are a big world and the more I look into them the more I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of what power they hold.
I am happy to help you in any way I can when it comes to blends, uses, or even just chatting about your oil experiences! I also have a Keep Calm and Self Love On Pinterest board that has numerous resources on how to implement essential oils into your daily life.
