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Essential
Oil Treatment
Pure essential oils are generally aromatic and good for
health too. They are mainly herbal extracts and essences
and quite natural in origin. They are highly concentrated
and need to be much diluted before using. Each of the
essential oils has specific properties, traits and
characteristics and one may need only few drops of the oil
for the treatment. It takes skills and expertise to use
these oils and they must be stored at childproof and
pet-proof areas. In specific conditions such as pregnancy,
diabetes, skin allergies and epilepsy, take advice from
aroma therapist before using them. Here are some tips for
using essential oils as therapeutic cure:
» Pure essential oils are diluted with pure vegetable
carrier oil such as almond, grape seed or jojoba oil to
apply on skin.
» Dilute oils with water for full body baths and
footbaths.
» Some essential oils such as angelica, bergamot, lemon
and lime can make skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light
and thus, skin need special care after treating it with
such oils.
» Essential oils with higher potency level such as fennel,
hyssop, sage and wintergreen should be used in smaller
doses while milder oils such as rose, lavender and
chamomile should be used in comparatively greater
quantities.
» Essential oils should never be ingested and need to be
kept away from delicate body parts such as eyes and mucous
membranes.
» Specific health ailments need proper diagnosis and
advise from a licensed medical practitioner rather than
trying to remedy them with essential oils away.
» Do not use essential oils in pregnancy and stop using
them in case they cause redness, burning, itching or skin
irritation. |
