How to use essential oils

Aromatic

Replace burning scented candles around your home or office with an essential oil diffuser (or several 😉). Put a few drops in the palm of your hands, cup around your nose and inhale deeply. Lifehack: add a few drops to a cotton ball and hide in a trashcan, clothing drawer or even your car for portable fresh scents. I first started using oils to diffuse at night for sleeping (lavender) and during times of sickness (thieves).

Topical

Once I became more comfortable with oils and learning how they are useful for everyday wellness, I started using them topically on myself and my family. Oils can help improve the appearance of skin, feelings of anxiousness and stress, offer muscle relief from tension, heal broken skin and dispel nausea (just to name a few). Enjoy a range of benefits by applying oils to the crown of your head, behind your ears, to your neck, temples, stomach and bottoms of your feet. Also, if the aroma of an oil is too strong or your skin is sensitive, you can dilute it with a carrier oil. I use fractionated coconut oil or almond oil.

Internal

Always consult individual product labels for usage directions.

You can obtain the benefits of certain essential oils by ingesting them. Young Living’s Vitality™ line was specifically developed for internal use! Use these tips with Young Living’s Vitality essential oils:

• Add to water. Add a drop or two of your favorite Vitality essential oil to water throughout the day. Lime is a favorite of mine to add to Ninxgia Red!

• Spice up your favorite recipes. Add Vitality essential oils to infuse your favorite recipes with rich, unique flavors. I love to add 1 drop of peppermint to my coffee (iced or hot).

• Take in a capsule. Put a couple drops of Vitality oil into a vegetable capsule and swallow with water.

• Apply directly to your tongue. Place a drop of Vitality oil directly onto your tongue. I use Copaiba on my kiddos when they’re teething or Thieves to help soothe a toothache.