ESSENTIAL OILS

SAFETY GUIDELINES

For external use only. Always dilute before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Keep away from direct flame - essential oils are flammable. If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before use. Store at room temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

METHODS OF USE

The Methods of Use are general guidelines. Individual sensitivities, desired results, and the characteristics of the essential oil(s) used must all be considered. Adjust methods and proportions accordingly.

AFTER SHOWER

After showering, while your skin is still wet, put 1-3 drops of essential oil blend in the palm of one of your hands and rub your hands together. Quickly and evenly spread the essential oil over your legs, arms, and torso. Avoid sensitive skin areas. For maximum skin hydration and to seal in moisture, apply cream, lotion, or body oil directly to damp skin.

BATH

Mix 4-8 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil. (You can also add the essential oil to 1/2 cup of whole milk or heavy cream.) Set aside. If you have muscle aches, add 1-2 cups of Epsom or Dead sea salts. Fill the tub with warm water and immerse yourself. Add the essential oil mixture and swirl the water around you. Massage your skin and breathe in the aroma. Remain in the tub for 10-15 minutes.

BATH, FOOT

Mix 1-3 drops of essential oil in 1/2 teaspoon of carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil. Set aside. Fill a tub (deep enough to cover your feet and ankles) with warm water. Add the essential oil mixture, stir well, and immerse your feet for 10-15 minutes. Breathe in the aroma and massage your feet.

BODY LOTION

Add 6-30 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce of fragrance-free, natural moisturizing lotion. Apply to your skin, especially after a shower or bath.

CHEST RUB

Mix 5-15 drops of Alignment Blend in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil or fragrance-free, natural lotion, apply to your upper chest and upper back.

CLOTH TOY

Put 1-2 drops of essential oil on a favorite cloth toy.

COMPRESS

Fill a basin with water. (Warm water relaxes and increases circulation. Cool water invigorates and relieves inflammation.) Add 3-5 drops of essential oil and briskly stir. Lay in a washcloth, wring and apply to the area in need for approximately 1-5 minutes. Dip, wring and apply 3 more times.

DIFFUSION

Follow the diffuser manufacturer's instructions to fill the air with therapeutic aroma.

Easy alternatives when you don't have a diffuser: Place 2-4 drops of essential oil blend on several cotton balls or tissues; place nearby or tuck into grate of fan or air vent in your home or car.

INHALATION

Put 1-3 drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma through your nose. Pause and inhale again. Avoid touching your nose with the tissue.

INHALATION, HOT WATER

Add 1-2 drops of essential oil in a small bowl of hot water. Keeping your eyes tightly closed, lean over the bowl and breathe in deeply yet gently, pause, then exhale. Continue for 30 seconds. Inhale through your nose for respiratory or sinus conditions and through your mouth for throat issues and coughs. Repeat as desired.

MASSAGE

Mix 6-10 drops of this oil blend in 1 tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil or fragrance-free, natural lotion. In the morning, massage the kidney area (on your back, just above the waist, towards the sides, beneath the rib cage).

ROOM MIST

Mix 30-60 drops of essential oil blend in 4 ounces of water in a mister bottle. Shake well before each use and avoid getting the mist into the eyes.

SPOT APPLICATION

Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to the area in need.