Application Methods

- Essential oils can be useful to alleviate, treat or cure due to the medicinal and cosmetic properties. We encourage professional guidance if used as treatment.

- Oils should be stored away from direct sunlight and heat, in a dark glass container to prevent photo-oxidation.

- Essential oils are highly volatile, so keep containers securely closed or sealed at all times.

- As any other substance, keep out of the reach of children.

- Essential oils are most of the time diluted in a vegetable base oil to prevent irritation. Lavander, tea tree and mint can be applied neat prior to a skin patch test.

The following is a dilution table and suggestion guide for methods of application:

Essential Oil dilution table

Essential oil (drops.) • Base oil (milliliters)

20-60 drops in 100ml (3.5oz)

7-25 drops in 25ml (1oz)

3-5 drops in 5ml (1 tablespoon)

* 20 drops = 1ml = ¼ teaspoon

Massage: The most common and favorite way to experience aromatherapy! The blend used should be picked according to the needs and experience you want to create. Once its prepared according to the dilution table, apply in the place or places with circular motion of palms, knuckles, fingers with desired pressure to help release the tension and toxins. If the massage is for digestive disorders (see peppermint) the circular movements on the stomach should be counterclockwise

Potpourri: Let some drops fall on your dried leaves, bark, fruit, peel, seeds or flowers! Place in bowls or sachets around your home or office to bring a pleasant scent or to keep away plagues (ants, moths, cockroaches…).

Candles: When the wax around the wick has melted apply a few drops of your desired oil, this will blend with the wax and burn slowly releasing the aroma.
-Paper towels or toilet paper: Around the sides of the roll, pour a couple drops, that way every time the roll turns the perfume is released. Excellent alternative to keep bathrooms smelling incredible naturally.

Washing Machine: Apply 5-10 drops of Essentials oil (depending on the load size). This will disinfect your clothes, preventing contagious skin fungus. or infections

Pillow: Some drops on the sides of the pillow (away from face), will provide a pleasant rest! Most clear oils are non-greasy and won't stain the fabric.
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Baking soda cleaner scrub: Mix some baking soda with essential oils (preferably those with disinfectant or anti-microbial properties), and the result would be a multi-purpose cleaner scrub.

Spray Disinfectant: In a spray bottle mix three parts water one part natural local vinegar or efficient micro- organisms (EM) then add the amount of drops according to the dilution table. Let this sit for 24 hours to allow oil particles break. This disinfectant in non-toxic, cuts grease, and gets rid of odor causing bacteria.

Kitchen: Our oils are pure, from the plant to the bottle, organic or biodynamic. They are safe for culinary use gives a superior taste than other powder spices. Consider the power in each drop when cooking, few drops is better!

• Cosmetic: There is an oil for each skin type. When blending with a cream make sure thae base contains no mineral oil, Vaseline or other petroleum derivates. Vegetable base creams and lotions allow a better absorption of the nourishing properties in each ingredient. Look for a base oil according to you skin type. Try jojoba for all skin types and rosehip for mature skin.

• Detoxifying clay: Blend some a few drops in wet clay and apply to all your body as a wrap, specially your face. This is an excellent way to eliminate toxins and give the body back rich minerals through your skin.

Aloe gel: Some drops of essential oils will magnify the healing properties of traditional aloe vera.

Hair care: Hair and scalp problems like dry or oily hair, dandruff, fungus, weak roots… even lice…. can be treated with aromatherapy. Add some drops to a biodegradable, vegetable based shampoo and conditioner choosing the right oils for your needs.
The beautiful experience of the essential oils in you shower will make you day!

• Sitz bath:
In a bib bucket or tub filled with warm water dilute some drops of oil chosen to treat vaginal infections like Candida or hemorrhoids. Sit and allow the water to cover the areas to treat for 15 minutes.

• Floral waters or cologne: Create your favorite scent or skin tonic mixing distilled or spring water in a glass container. Use the dilution table for best results. Allow this to sit in a dark place for one week. Use a coffee maker filter as a strainer to separate water and oil.

Jacuzzi and bath: Some drops of your favorite oils in the water and you will enjoy a true medicine for the mind, body an spirit!

• Diffuser and vaporizer:
There are many diffuser presentations on the market, electric or candle, they will all fill up the desired space with essential oil molecules! It is the most common and safe way to enjoy Aromatherapy.