While it might seem like there are endless ways to use essential oils, it really boils down to two methods: inhalation and topical application. One of the easiest ways to inhale your essential oils is with a diffuser. It sends your essential oils into the air, allowing you to enjoy the gentle aroma and therapeutic benefits. Essential oils can also be used on the skin, as long as they're properly diluted in a carrier or lotion first. They can help with a variety of skin issues and even muscle or join pain.

Diffuser

Add water to your diffuser following with the direction of your diffuser. The recommended amount is 5–10 drops; but if you’re using multiple oils, 2–3 drops per oil will give you a nice blend.

Put the lid back on top, turn on your diffuser and enjoy!

We recommend a light clean of your diffuser once a week, and a more thorough clean in between scent changes.

DIY Reed diffuser

To make your own reed diffuser, mix sunflower oil or any carrier oil with no strong scent following the ration of 3:1 with your essential oil (ex; 30 ml of carrier oil with 10 ml of essential oil). Add the mixture to a clean bottle, then add the reeds to the bottle and fan them out to disperse the fragrance. Flip the reeds to break in the scent and maximize fragrance occasionally. Change reeds if they are dusty or clogged.

Body

You can use essential oils for skincare and massage in a variety of ways. Always dilute your essential oil with a carrier oil, like coconut or almond oil before applying them to your skin. Add a few drops of essential oil to the carrier oil then massage on your skin. Focus on areas of muscular pain, tightness, and tension. You can also gently rub the oil into pressure points such as your temples and wrists.

Do a skin patch test on a small area of skin before using an essential oil all over your body. This will help you gauge whether you may be allergic to the oil.

Face

This normally means you’d like to blend into a facial serum or cream and will be using it daily. Stick to 1% dilution – the skin on your face is more sensitive and you should use a lower dilution.

Do a skin patch test on a small area of skin before using an essential oil all over your body. This will help you gauge whether you may be allergic to the oil. Avoid some facial areas, such as the skin around the eyes, inner ears, broken, damaged, or otherwise injured skin.

Bath and shower

While it’s best to store essential oils outside of the bathroom due to heat and humidity, you’ll find a lot of uses for them here. Dilute a few drops of essential oils with a carrier oil before adding it to your bathwater. Add 18-20 drops of the oil mixture to the bathwater, or 5-10 drops of every 1 oz of your shampoo or body wash.