What are essential oils?

Essential oils are the essence of a plant, a gift from the earth, distilled and prepared for you to bring you the power of nature for your health.  Inside the roots, seeds, flowers and bark of plants are concentrated, highly-potent chemical compounds. These natural compounds are essential oils and give a plant its scent, protects it from hazardous environmental conditions, and even assists with pollination, among other important functions and benefits.

How do essential oils work?

When you open a bottle of pure, unadulterated essential oil, your senses are instantly filled with its potent aroma, even from a distance. What your nose detects are the naturally occurring elements of the essential oil.

Every essential oil varies in its natural makeup, so aromas and benefits are also unique. For example, Lavender oil includes elements that make it effective for soothing skin irritations, and promoting a restful environment for sleep. And when taken internally, Frankincense oil may support the immune, nervous, and digestive systems and can aid in healthy cellular function.

What makes essential oils so effective?

Just like variations in plants, essential oils have a variety of effects: some essential oils are soothing, toning, and grounding, while others are energizing, warming, and renewing. The variety of essential oils allows you to naturally and effectively address your specific concerns and tailor them to your specific wants and needs. This makes essential oils a popular choice for those looking for the best natural solutions in the modern era. The verstaility of essential oils is part of what has made them so popular in recent years. People love that they can use essential oils for a variety of things without having to buy multiple products.

Not all essential oils are created equal…

Essential oils are available online, in grocery stores, in little neighborhood boutiques, at the farmer’s market, and practically any other place you can think of. Though essential oils are widely available, you need to be careful that you don’t spend your money on low-quality oils with adulterations or contaminations.   Essential oil companies use different kinds of methods to produce their essential oils. Some companies use only pure, high-quality plants, while others use synthetic fillers instead of real plants in order to save money. You certainly don’t want to be using anything toxic.

How to use essential oils

How do you use essential oils effectively? High quality oils can be used aromatically, topically and some can be taken internally. Rest assured that you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy the wide array of benefits that essential oils offer. All you really need is a basic understanding of how to apply essential oils safely and simply as part of your daily routine.

If you’re ready to learn more, I can show you how to personally use essential oils and help create a more healthier lifestyle.