3 Ways To Safely Use Essential Oils
Two of the most frequently asked questions I get around essential oils are 1) how do you use them? and 2) are they safe?
Both questions are very very valid and I’m here to help you get answers to both! Because yes! they are safe BUT need to be used appropriately in order to be safe, if ya know what I mean?
SAFETY IS IMPORTANT WHEN IT COMES TO USING ESSENTIAL OILS.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all of the information available, but using common sense and starting gradually will help ease any sort of intimidation you might feel as you begin using essential oils in your everyday life. on the bottle itself, on young living’s website, and in our groups, we have guides to using EOs safely.
know that you can pull back the label on the bottle, and look up the oil on YL’s website always for suggested use, to know if dilution is recommended etc.
when storing essential oils, it’s important to keep them in a cool, dark place with lids tightly closed (and always out of reach of children).
you’ll also want to keep carrier oils (like coconut, olive, vitamin e, sweet almond oil, v6 etc) on hand for dilution.
always use and store EOs in glass containers, especially when drinking them in water, since most plastic products contain chemicals that can be broken down by the oil.
THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO USE YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS (YLEO): TOPICALLY, AROMATICALLY, AND BY INGESTION.
TOPICALLY means to apply directly to your skin
We always recommend you dilute your oils with a carrier oil – like coconut oil or grapeseed oil – until, at the very least, you know how your body is going to react to the oils. some essential oils are “hot” oils, so you’ll always use a carrier oil with those particular oils (thieves, panaway, and peppermint are all examples of hot oils that should be diluted.) we always recommend using a carrier oil when applying oils topically to children.
AROMATICALLY means to breathe in the oils
in your starter bundle, you’ll receive a diffuser, and that’s the easiest way to use essential oils, but you can also put a drop or two in your hands and cup them over your nose and mouth and breathe deeply. you could even put a few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball and stick it into the vents of your car!
INGESTING your oils means to swallow them
either in drink or food, or by filling a vegetable capsule. some people are very comfortable with ingesting and others aren’t. this is a very personal choice and no one here will ever judge you based on your decision either way. not all oils are made to be ingested, so please refer to the label of each oil for proper usage instructions. note: all “vitality” oils (bottles with the white label) are part of young living’s dietary oils line and are gras (generally regarded as safe) and can be ingested if you choose to do so.
if you’re on our team, you will be able to confirm we are always here for you!!
if you’re wondering if you should jump in today with a starter bundle, know this: you will have a team of people walking alongside you on a journey every single day.
we have private facebook groups, webinars, classes and continuing education so that you are equipped and ready to jump in and use your oils as soon as they arrive at your doorstep!
