Pure Essential Oils
June 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Pure essential oils usually need to be diluted before use via a carrier oil.
Pure therapeutic essential oils are not to be used internally and care must be taken to keep the pure therapeutic essential oils away from the eyes. If this oil comes in contact with the eyes it is important to take immediate steps. Those steps include using a comparable oil such as grape seed, vegetable or almond oil to flush the pure therapeutic essential oils from the eyes. It is critical that the individual does not use water to flush the oils from their eyes.
Another precaution is that because of the strength of pure therapeutic essential oils it is important to not apply the oil at its full strength to the body. Therefore, the oil should be mixed either with water, as in taking a bath, or with a neutral oil, carrier oil, when utilizing the essential oil during a massage process. Also, it is important that the oil is not applied to any open sores or any particular part of the body that is in the process of healing
One additional precaution is that when applying pure essential oils to the skin the desired effect is the reality that the oils will begin to flush the system of unhealthy toxins. Therefore, it is important to drink plenty of water to help with this purification of the body.
Proper Use Of Pure Therapeutic Essential Oils
In addition to the precautions associated with use of pure therapeutic essential oils there are certain steps that should be followed to ensure an optimum experience. Those steps include maintaining the strength of the oil and using a minimum amount of pure therapeutic essential oils.
The first step in maintaining the strength of the pure therapeutic essential oils is proper storage. Because exposure to heat and the sun will break down the strength of this product it is important that the oils are stored away from heat and direct sunlight. Also, the oil should be stored in its original bottle which should be dark in color.
Finally, because the pure therapeutic essential oils are highly concentrated, a little will go along way. Therefore, use as less of the essential oil as possible when allowing for its fragrance to be released or being used as part of massage therapy.
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