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In my last post, I talked about my personal favorite oils and blends. This post will cover 10 popular essential oils (single oils, not blends), and what they can be used for.
Scent: warm and spicy, often used in holiday blends
Uses: cleaning, aching joints, relief of occasional toothache (adults only)
NOTE: only use a max dilution of 0.5% for topical applications, do not use with children under age 2
Scent: medicinal, clean
Uses: respiratory problems, congestion
NOTE: Do not use with children under age 10
Scent: woody, a bit spicy
Uses: anti-aging, may reduce the appearance of scars, immune support
Scent: citrusy, a bit sweet
Uses: mood booster, brightens dull skin
NOTE: Grapefruit essential oil is phototoxic and can cause severe sunburn or blistering when exposed to the sun. If using this oil topically, do not expose your skin to UV light for 12-18 hours after application.
Scent: floral, fresh, sweet
Uses: promotes relaxation, relief for bruises, cuts, and itching
Scent: citrus, fresh
Uses: cleaning, immune support, mood booster
NOTE: Lemon (cold pressed) essential oil is phototoxic and can cause severe sunburn or blistering when exposed to the sun. If using this oil topically, do not expose your skin to UV light for 12-18 hours after application. Steam distilled lemon (pictured) is preferred for topical use, since it is not phototoxic.
Scent: intense, herbal
Uses: cleaning, immune support
NOTE: Do not use with children under age 2
Scent: fresh, cool
Uses: headaches, congestion, promotes energy
NOTE: Do not use with children under age 6
Scent: sweet
Uses: promotes relaxation, eases soreness
Scent: clean, medicinal
Uses: skin care (acne), disinfectant
In Part 5, I will go further into safety information about using these oils around children and pets.
Check out all of the posts in this Essential Oil Basics series:
- Part 1 – What are Essential Oils?
- Part 2 – Using Essential Oils
- Part 3 – My Favorite Essential Oils and Brands
- Part 4 – 10 Popular Essential Oils and their Uses
- Part 5 – Essential Oil Use for Children and Pets
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