AROMATHERAPY 101
Aromatherapy can be complicated but we're here to break down how you can use it every day to create an inviting and pleasant atmosphere at home, work, or on-the-go!
THE BASICS
Prepare to awaken your senses.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Our sense of smell is so powerful that certain essential oils—which are typically extracted from parts of plants and then distilled—can promote feelings of wellness.
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Extracted from plants, flowers, berries, grasses, roots, seeds, bark, fruits, and herbs
“Single-note oils” can be combined with others to create essential oil blends
Aromatherapy diffusers can be used to disperse essential oil scents throughout your space
You can add to your bathwater, atomizer spray, or skin care products
CARRIER OILS
Diluting essential oils with carrier oils is necessary for safe use in bath and skin care products.
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Derived from plants, carrier oils get their name from the fact that they carry the oil onto the skin
Each carrier oil has unique properties, which provide different benefits
Carrier oils are generally nutty or sweet smelling, but never overpowering
Use alone or in conjunction with essential oils to nourish your skin
BLENDS
Experience combining essential oils to create unique blends for your specific purpose.
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Create your blends w/ a ratio of 30% top note oils, 50% middle note oils, and 20% base oils
“Top Note Oils” evaporate quickly within 1-2 hrs and “Middle Notes” evaporate within 2-4 hrs, while “Base Notes” take the longest
Top notes include Citrus, Peppermint, and lavender, Middle Notes include Floral and Herbaceous Oils, Base Notes include Wood and Root Oils
Start your blend using essential oils, then dilute with carrier oils
DILUTION AND SAFETY
How much oil you use depends on how you’re diffusing it and the size of the space. Use our dilution table as a guide.
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Always follow all label warnings and precautionary listings
Oils should not be ingested or used for cooking
Never apply oils directly to the skin unless diluted with a carrier oil (discontinue if irritation occurs)
Pregnant women or those suffering from medical conditions should consult their health care provider prior to use
WHAT'S ESSENTIAL TO YOU?
OUR ESSENTIAL OIL PICKS
OUR DIFFUSER PICKS
Fizzy, fragrant, and funky—check out this video for step-by-step instructions on creating your own DIY bath bomb.
GOOD MORNING DIFFUSER BLEND
- 10 Drops Sweet Orange essential oil
- 4 Drops Bergamot essential oil
- 4 Drops Lemon essential oil
- 4 Drops Lime essential oil
- Dark, glass bottle for storage
YOU'LL NEED
DIRECTIONS
- Combine oils into the glass bottle.
- Follow directions for your diffuser and add 7 to 10 drops of the blend to the water.
- Diffuse early in the morning.
5 ESSENTIAL OILS YOU ABSOLUTELY WANT IN YOUR LIFE
How did you ever live without them? Here are the top 5 oils recommended by Hope Gillerman, author of the book Essential Oils Every Day, Rituals and Remedies for Healing, Happiness and Beauty and creator of H. Gillerman Organics.
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