Essential Oils 101
What Are Essential Oils?
If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils provide their native plants with protection against environmental threats and play a role in plant pollination. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants, they are beautifully fragrant to people and have a long history of being used in food preparation, beauty treatment, and holistic practices.
How Do I Use Essential Oils?
Essential oils are used for a very wide range of aromatic, topical, and internal wellness applications. They can be used one single oil at a time or in complex blends in one of three methods:
Aromatic
Aromatic use of essential oils includes any application method that helps you experience the aroma of the oil through smell. You can use essential oils aromatically by diffusing in an essential oil diffuser, applying a drop to your hands and inhaling, or wearing as a personal fragrance.
Topical
Topical application of essential oils allows the oil to absorb into the skin, either directly or paired with a carrier oil to minimize sensitivity to stronger oils. You can use essential oils on your skin by incorporating them into a massage, applying to targeted areas, or adding to lotions or moisturizers.
Utilisation interne
Certaines huiles essentielles ont une riche histoire culinaire et peuvent être utilisées pour rehausser vos boissons et plats préférés en leur ajoutant de la saveur. Avant d’en consommer, vérifiez l’étiquette du produit pour vous assurer qu’il convient à une utilisation interne.
Comme les huiles essentielles peuvent facilement être intégrées à vos pratiques quotidiennes, elles doivent impérativement tenir leurs promesses. Pour ce faire, assurez-vous de les choisir en fonction de leur puissance et de leur pureté. Les bonnes méthodes de culture, de récolte et de distillation sont essentielles au maintien du niveau élevé de qualité. Par-dessus tout, le niveau de pureté est la principale priorité dans le cadre de la production des huiles essentielles dōTERRA.