This blog post on how to use essential oils teaches you how to properly use essential oils to manage stress. We will therefore be discussing how to use lavender essential oil because it has been proven by studies to be effective for relieving stress.
Lavender essential oil can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call/Whatsapp 0721 963 156 for countrywide delivery.
If you would like to learn how to utilize other essential oils for their skincare, hair care and physical health benefits WhatsApp our Aromatherapist at 0721 963 156
Essential oils can be used in 3 ways – they can be inhaled through the nose, applied to the skin or ingested through the mouth. The best way of using essential oils is by inhaling them. The worst way of using essential oils is by ingesting them since many are not of food grade quality and can therefore be poisonous.
How To Use Essential Oils: Inhale Them
Inhale From Bottle
This is the simplest way of using an essential oil as you just open the bottle and inhale its aroma. This is one way of using essential oils without a diffuser.
Inhale From Cotton Balls
Add 3 drops of the essential oil to a cotton ball and inhale the aroma. You can place the cotton balls in a plastic paper and carry them with you to inhale the aroma throughout the day. You can also place the cotton balls inside your pillow case so that you can inhale the aroma as you fall asleep. This is another way of using essential oils without a diffuser.
Inhale From Bracelets
Add 1 drop of the essential oil to 2-3 beads of your aromatherapy bracelet and let it dry before wearing it.
To use the aromatherapy bracelet, wear the it and inhale its aroma throughout the day.
Aromatherapy bracelets are made of porous material like lava stone, clay, wood, suede or leather beads. You can purchase them from our Self Care Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call/Whatsapp 0721 963 156 for countrywide delivery.
Diffuse Them
You can also inhale essential oils by diffusing them.
Diffuse From An Oil Warmer
How To Use An Oil Warmer
Add some water to the bowl on top of the oil warmer until the bowl is half full. Add 3 drops of the essential oil to the water. Then, light the candle at the bottom of the oil warmer. Lighting the candle will heat the water which will diffuse the aroma of the essential oil in the room. This is one way of using essential oils to scent a room.
You can purchase oil warmers from our Self Care Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call/Whatsapp 0721 963 156 for countrywide delivery.
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Diffuse From A Diffuser
How To Use A Diffuser
How to use essential oils in a diffuser depends on the type of diffuser. However, you should add water and essential oils to the diffuser’s water tank according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Then, turn on the diffuser to diffuse the aroma of the essential oil in the room. This is another way of using essential oils to scent a room.
You can purchase diffusers from our Self Care Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call/Whatsapp 0721 963 156 for countrywide delivery.
How To Use Essential Oils: Massage Them
Make A Massage Oil
Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil to 10 ml of a carrier oil in a dark bottle to make a massage oil. We recommend using jojoba as your carrier oil because it has the same composition as the oil produced by the body and so it can be used by all skin types.
Use this body massage oil to massage your scalp, temples, neck, back, feet and other parts of your body whenever you feel tense.
Jojoba can be purchased from our Self Care Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call/Whatsapp 0721 963 156 for countrywide delivery.
How To Use Essential Oils: Bathe In Them
Add Essential Oils To Bath Water
Add 5 drops of lavender essential oil to a teaspoon of milk and add this mixture to your bath water. Mixing the essential oil with milk helps it mix better with the bath water.
FAQ
Do You Offer Aromatherapy Classes?
Yes, our resident Aromatherapist offers Aromatherapy Classes i Nairobi Kenya. She teaches you how to use different essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, etc. To contact her WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 or email almasiskincare@gmail.com
Can I Apply Essential Oils Directly To The Skin?
No, you should not apply essential oils directly to the skin as they may cause irritation. Therefore if you want to use essential oils on the skin, always dilute the essential oils with a carrier oil like jojoba or sweet almond oil or sunflower oil before applying them to the skin.
In addition, before applying the diluted essential oil to the skin, first do a patch test. To do this, apply the diluted essential oil to the inside of your elbow and wait for 24 hours to see if you will develop redness, itchiness or any other sign of an allergic reaction. If you do, do not use that essential oil.
How Many Drops Of Essential Oils Do You Use?
When using essential oils for skincare, heed the following rules:
*Use 1 drop of the essential oil in 5ml of carrier oil for the face
*Use 3 drops of the essential oil in 5ml of carrier oil for the rest of the body
Where Do You Put Essential Oils On The Body?
The most common places to apply essential oils on the body are the following:
*Scalp
*Temples
*Soles of the feet
*Back of the neck
Share with us in the comments section how you use essential oils.