Essential oils fomulations used in common life

The healing power of plants

Aromatherapy is a branch of natural therapy. It is a healing method that uses essential oils and other plant elements extracted from aromatic plants to heal the human body and mind. As one of the main elements of aromatherapy, essential oils formally use their unique aroma to affect the overall health of the body, mind, and soul.

Many friends feel that there are too many knowledge points about essential oils when they are used, and they don't know how to apply them. In fact, it is simple and safe. There are effective ways to diffuse fragrance and smell, apply body massage, bath and so on.

There are generally 30-40 kinds of essential oils in common use. Many novices find it complicated and don't know how to match them. In fact, as long as the basic principles of safety ratio are mastered, specific applications are still very convenient.

Recommended Ratio for Essential oil formulation

Face: 1～3%

Body: 3～5%

Halve the proportion of children and the elderly

Babies and pregnant women should not exceed 1% concentration and choose milder essential oils

Lavender essential oil and others can Relieve headache

Applicable essential oils: real lavender + peppermint + lemon

Essential oil concentration: 3～5%

Dilution: vegetable oil

Usage: apply locally (temple) to roller bottle

Bergamot make people relax

Applicable essential oils: real lavender + bergamot + geranium

Essential oil concentration: 3～5%

Dilution: vegetable oil

Usage: neck and shoulder massage, smear soles of feet

German chamomile can soothing skin allergies

Applicable essential oil: real lavender + German chamomile

Essential oil concentration: 1%

Dilution: aloe vera gel or gel

Usage: facial massage or smear

Petitgrain and other can relieve muscle fatigue

Applicable essential oil: Petitgrain + European Scots Pine + Geranium

Essential oil concentration: 3～5%

Dilution: vegetable oil

Usage: body massage, waist area massage, foot massage

Essential oils good for relaxation and sleep

Applicable essential oils: real lavender + sweet marjoram + sandalwood

Essential oil concentration: 3～5%

Dilution: vegetable oil

Usage: neck and shoulder massage, foot massage of lower limbs (with pure oil to diffuse fragrance)

Tea tree oil can boost the immune system

Applicable essential oils: agarwood thyme + tea tree + Atlantic cedar

Essential oil concentration: 1～3%

Dilution: gel or aloe vera gel

How to use: Massage the lymph node area

Clary sage relieve shoulder and neck pain

Applicable essential oils: real lavender + clary sage + sweet marjoram

Essential oil concentration: 3～5%

Dilution: vegetable oil

Usage: neck and shoulder massage, upper back and headrest massage

Ginger can relieve stiffness

Applicable essential oil: ginger + black pepper + palmarosa

Essential oil concentration: 5～10%

Dilution: vegetable oil

How to use: smear the bones and joints