Essential Oil Basics

What is an Essential Oil?

doTERRA translates to 'gift of the earth' in Latin. Essential Oils come directly from plants, and can be used for a HUGE variety of health benefits. They are extracted from leaves, flowers, tree bark, seeds, or rind of fruit in concentrated amounts, which is what makes them so potent and effective. If you've ever stopped to smell the roses or smelled a freshly peeled orange, you've experienced the beautiful power of oils. doTERRA's essential oils are 100% pure and have a powerful effect, impacting you on a cellular level with only a single drop.

 

How do I use Essential Oils?

You will soon learn that there are hundreds of ways to use dōTERRA essential oils, including self-care, cleaning, cooking, and supporting a healthy body. Every oil has at least one of three application methods: Aromatic, Topical, or Internal.

 

For Aromatic Use
Breathe in from the bottle, your palms, or use a diffuser to open up airways, impact mood, and freshen the air.

For Topical Use
Use a carrier oil when applying to bottoms of feet or to affected areas to target specific needs.

For Internal Use
Drop in water, under tongue, or in veggie capsule to support mouth, throat, digestive system, and overall health.

 

SAFETY TIPS

1) Photosensitivity - Citrus oils are sensitive to the sun since they are made from the rind of fruit. Avoid direct sunlight to the exposed area for at least 12 hours of that location may have a skin irritation or burn. Oils applied underneath clothing should be fine.

 

2) Hot Oils - If an oil starts to burn or gets in a sensitive area, skip the water and use a carrier oil (coconut oil, olive oil, sesame oil, etc.). Because essential oils don't mix with water, applying water to the area can actually drive the burn in deeper, but slather some oil on there and it should start to relieve in seconds.

 

3) Avoid These Areas - Never put essential oils in your eyes, inside ear canal, or up nose. However, you may apply oils around the eye bone in a C shape, on ear cartilage and behind ear bone.

 

4) Dilution - Use a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil when applying essential oils topically to avoid skin sensitization and to help your oils go further and last longer.

 

5) Safe Storage - Keep out of reach of children. Try not to store in too warm of temperatures (i.e., a hot car)

 

COMMON ESSENTIAL OILS & THEIR USES
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