Effective Steps for Choosing Therapeutic Essential Oils
As a natural health practitioner seeking to learn how to incorporate essential oils into a practice, or as a budding aromatherapist learning the art and science of blending essential oils- how do you select an essential oil? In this article I share my process- born from art, science and 20+ years of essential oil innovation- on how to choose an essential oil.
The first step is to be clear on why the essential oil or blend is being used. This is your therapeutic focus. In this article, I lay out my approach and share it with you as a guide for beginning your work in essential oils.
The most effective essential oils to repel ticks, mosquitos and chiggers include eucalyptus citriodora, Alaskan yellow cypress and lemon myrtle. A recipe that creates a very potent natural bug spray would include a synergy of these oils with other documented essential oil insect repellents.
Healthy, vibrant skin requires full-body health and balanced emotions. The body is the soil for the skin, sustained through a whole food organic diet, cleansing impurities and reducing stress, anxiety and fear.
Vitamin D3 is a necessary bioactive hormone known for prevention of bone loss associated with aging and also supports brain, heart and immune health. Sun exposure is required for healthy production of vitamin D in the skin. There is potential that commercial sunscreen may block vitamin D production. Some sunscreen ingredients are now banned and damage ocean life and reefs. It’s necessary to find safe natural sunscreen alternatives. The solution comes from a saturation of proven botanical antioxidants in the diet and used topically.
Emotions are a driving force for the use of skin care products. The emotional impact may be amplified with the use of natural skin care, more accurately, ingredients from nature in their truest form.
Confidence, self-esteem, and the positive feelings created by engagement with personal care products are all part of the supportive feelings associated with them. Emotion is created by the visual and tactile feel of the product and scent, along with the idea or perception created through the branding and marketing. With this in mind, you can create an intentional emotional outcome with your use of personal care.
Essential oil use in natural and organic skin care is anti-aging, relieves stress related skin conditions and sensitivity, and reduces inflammation. Natural skin care ingredients, including essential oils, create a connection to nature proven to help human health and ease emotional anxiety and stress.
Grab it - Wipe it - Squirt it - Rub it. It's the hand sanitizer boogie. OK, so maybe I won't try and turn this into the next Gangnam Style dance craze. Even though, I think it already is. Hand sanitizing is a popular practice and available at grocery cart stations, banks, schools and other public places where your hand could potentially touch where someone else's hand - or hands - has already been.
Using natural skin care products and organic skin care products, is a growing desire for most people. You want skin care that is effective, safe to use and good for the environment. There are many natural products in the marketplace and an increasing amount being sold as organic.
You want protection from cold, crisp, dry winter air and dehydrated household heating. Wintertime skin care. Enter essential oils to help you prepare for holiday time skin care and protect from winter's worst damage.
