Normally put, essential oils are distilled from twigs, wood, leaves, berries, root, bark, citrus peels, flowers or any other plant. Rather than being oily like other oils, they are more watery and non-sticky. Whilst they are natural, they should be applied with care as they are more concentrated.
Things to Consider while using them
- Be careful on applying them if you are pregnant or have any critical health condition.
- Undiluted oil could be dangerous for pets.
- Be sure to know about the contraindications and properties of essential oil you want to use.
- You cannot use most essential oils as neat on your skin. This way, you should dilute them with jojoba, sweet almond, grape seed, sesame etc. Don’t use them directly unless you are not sure that it is safe to use neat.
For Domestic Uses
A Complete Air Freshener : Fill spray bottle with water and mix one teaspoon of oil in it. Spray around your home. But make a spot check on fabrics and be sure it doesn't stain. You can try various fragrances to fulfill your needs.
Secure Clothes from Moths : Take Patchouli Essential oil and put a few drops in a cotton ball and keep it in the closet.
To Clean Everything : Take Antimicrobial Tea Tree Oil of 2 teaspoons and mix it with water bottle and spray it on anything to clean.
For Beauty
To Take Relaxing Foot Massage : Take rosemary oil or peppermint of 5 to 8 drops that is really helpful to stimulate blood circulation and relieve excess pain.
For Soothing Massage : With massage oil, take a base of sunflower, vegetable or walnut with couple of peppermint drops to soothe sore muscles and avocado to enjoy a lavish foot massage.
For Health Problems
To Treat Toothache Temporarily : This pain can be relieved by clove essential oil and olive oil saturated in cotton ball. Place this ball besides paining tooth to get temporary relief until you meet your dentist.
For Congestion Relief : Take one or two peppermint oil drops in a hot water bowl and breath the steam in. You can also use eucalyptus to do it.
