![]() Follow the chart below when diluting for children (found on the Young Living Blog). Skin irritation or sensitization from topical use is possible if oils are not diluted accurately. It is important to dilute essential oils, especially when using them on children. Moisturizing to skin and hair leaves behind a moisturizing, waxy-feeling layer.Best used when melted and blended with other carrier oils.Solid and difficult to work with at room temperature.Leaves a moisturizing, oily feeling layer on top of the skin.Absorbs well leaves skin feeling silky and moisturized non-greasy.Unlike coconut oil, fractionated coconut oil is liquid at room temperature.Good source of oleic acid (omega fatty acid).Thicker consistency leaves an oily feel on the skin.Popular, easy-to-find oil used in both topical and culinary applications.Superior, non-greasy absorption, similar to the skin’s natural oils.*Caution: May cause a reaction to those with nut allergies. Absorbs relatively quickly leaves a slight hint of oil on the skin.Well suited for massages leaves a light glossy film over the skin.*Caution: May cause a reaction to those with nut allergies. ![]() An excellent carrier oil for all your pure essential oils and applications.A Young Living blend that combines fractionated coconut oil, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, and olive oil.Each label will tell you how to use it and at what dilution rate.Ĭarrier oils are naturally derived from vegetarian sources and have a neutral smell. They aren’t volatile (they don’t evaporate) like essential oils, which makes them an excellent medium for dilution and application. When working with Essential Oils it is important to read the labels carefully. Once the oil is applied to the skin it is absorbed and enters the bloodstream. Using essential oils by applying to the skin is a great way to see fast results. There are some oils you can use on your skin “neet” (without a carrier oil) but most are best used with a carrier oil (and this helps the oils go further □).Įssential oils are easily absorbed through the pores of the skin. Using the oils topically means to literally rub them into your skin. If you are just getting started, be sure to read my Introduction to Wellness and my Diffuser Basics posts! Once you feel comfortable in that arena it is time to use the oils topically. Getting to know their scents and their uses builds your confidence. Diffusing your essential oils is a great first step.
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