Chances are you have at least one essential oil in your home. I bought a bunch of them along with a diffuser, but to be honest do we even know what an essential oil is exactly? How do we use them? Can we put them on our skin? We had questions, so we found some answers.

Essential oil is basically the concentrated form of the liquid that comes from a plant. To make sure you are getting a good quality one look for 100% pure labels.
So now that we know what they are why do we need them? They are a great natural alternative for skincare, reducing anxiety and aromatherapy; anything from anti-aging, to creating a relaxing atmosphere, soothing irritated skin and everything in between, these tiny bottles might have all the answers you have been looking for. The great thing is that they are natural so they are a safe way to help us with everyday issues and concerns we may have. We aren’t saying to throw out your medicine cabinet and skincare products, but it’s a nice addition as a natural alternative. When applying these oils to your skin please remember that they are super concentrated so it’s important to dilute them with something like a cream.  

So now that we know what they are where do we start? Lavender is usually a popular one because of its scent. Did you know that it actually encourages sleep, something to remember before bedtime. Eucalyptus is another popular one which happens to be one of my favorites. If you have a cold it helps with congestion. Tea Tree oil is probably the first one I ever tried, I actually put some in my shampoo once in a while to clean out my scalp. Whatever it is you are looking to take care of, these oils will come in handy, so give them a try.

Article Written by Aline Agopian