Information Page - Some Popular Uses for Essential Oils Essential
oil dropped in a radiator fragrancer or light bulb ring will
fill the room with a wonderful fragrance and ambience.
Choose oils depending on the mood required.
Revive
Pot Pourri by adding a few drops of your favourite essential
oil.
Add
a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle, shake well, and
use as an air freshener - do not spray on or near polished surfaces.
To
enhance a candle, place a drop of oil on the candle BEFORE you
light it.
To dispel cooking
odours, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan of water.
Freshen shoes by dropping a few drops of Geranium oil directly
into your shoes or place a cotton ball dabbed with
a few drops of Lemon oil and leave in the shoes overnight.
To
fragrance your kitchen cupboards and drawers, place a cotton
ball with a few drops of oil in an inconspicuous corner.
To
deter ants - use drops of Peppermint oil along the bottom of
the door frame where you see them.
Place
a few drops of your favourite essential oil onto a small piece
of cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying.
Apply
Lavender oil and Tea tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes,
or scratches. 1
or 2 drops will promote healing. (These are
the only oils which should be ever used neat on the
skin). KEEP AWAY FROM
EYES.
Essential oils
of Cypress, Pine, Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oils. Drop approximately
2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak well in before putting the log on the
fire.
Place 1 or 2 drops
of sleep enhancing oils such as Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Neroli,
or Marjoram on your pillow before retiring.
When washing out
the fridge, freezer, or oven, add 1 drop of any citrus essential
oil to the final rinse water.
5 drops of Eucalyptus
oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects it in winter,
dilute first in a tablespoon of milk, vegetable oil or mild foam
bath.
Add 1 drop Geranium
oil or Myrrh to your facial moisturiser to bring out a radiant
glow in your skin.
Place 1 or 2 drops
of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote health
hair.
When viral illnesses
are going around add a few drops of Thyme and Lemon to your diffuser
or simmer in a pan on the hob.
A
blend of lavender and grapefruit
oil is good for the workplace. Lavender
is calming and grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears
up stale air. Lemon
oil can also be used for
its refreshing
qualities.
If you have any ideas for uses and you would like us to add them to this page, then please email us and we will add them.
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