Essential Oil Application: Options For Every Area Of Your Body

The benefits of essential oils for health and well-being can be profound, and many people have seen great results when incorporating these powerful oils into their lifestyle. Below, we have put together a guide to using essential oils all over your body; read on to find out more…

Apply Essential Oils to… Your Head

The modern world is tough on the muscles at the back of our head. These muscles – known as the suboccipital muscles, are in constant use throughout the day as we cradle phones against our ear, bend to study a computer or even drive a vehicle. As a result, the suboccipital muscles can become sore and overworked, causing headaches and discomfort. Thankfully, essential oils have the solution.

The oils you need

Rosemary essential oil
Argan oil
Pomegranate seed oil

How to use

Use 10 drops of rosemary essential oil in 1 oz. of combined argan and pomegranate seed oil.
Massage into the hair, neck, and scalp.
Leave to sit for up to an hour for effective suboccipital relaxation and pain relief.

Apply Essential Oils to… Your Face

Skincare products are eternally popular, but store-bought brands can be packed with toxins that do more harm than good. To boost your facial skin health without the downsides, opt for this essential oil blend.

The oils you need

Frankincense essential oil
Carrot seed oil
German chamomile oil
Evening primrose oil, as a carrier oil

Choose your strength

Facial skin is more sensitive than the skin on other areas of the body, so choose your solution strength carefully.
Sensitive skin: 1% dilution (4 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil),
Normal skin: 2.5% dilution (10 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil).

How to use

Add five drops of frankincense oil, three carrot seed, and two drops of German chamomile to 1 oz. of evening primrose oil.
Use the solution as you would a toner; i.e., after cleansing.
This blend should reduce the signs of aging, balance sebum production to help reduce acne, and improve the overall skin tone.

Apply Essential Oils to… Your Chest

Even with the best hygiene practices in the world, colds and flu are a common occurrence. The symptoms these viruses produce can be extremely uncomfortable, with a runny nose and painful cough all-too-common. To ease the discomfort, try the homemade, simple balm below.

The oils you need

Rosalina
Green myrtle essential oil
Blue gum eucalyptus essential oil
¼ oz. carrier oil – choose grapeseed for a lighter oil, or sweet almond for a thicker finish

Additional ingredients

¼ oz. beeswax
Vegans can substitute the beeswax for ⅛ oz. Candelilla wax if preferred

How to use

Melt your chosen wax along with your oil in a double boiler.
When melted, remove from the heat.
Add 22 drops Rosalina, 16 drops myrtle, and 12 drops blue gum eucalyptus.
Allow the balm to harden and then apply to the chest the next time a virus strikes.

Apply Essential Oils to… Your Arms and Hands

Our hands and arms are constantly busy throughout the day as we text and type our way through our lives, so a little relief – courtesy of essential oils – can help to reduce health issues in this area.

The oils you need

Cypress essential oil
Helichrysum essential oil
Roman chamomile essential oil
Tamanu oil, as a carrier

How to use

The following mix produces a 5% dilution.
Combine 15 drops cypress, 8 drops Roman chamomile, 6 drops Helichrysum with 1 oz. of Tamanu oil.
Massage into your hands and arms as required.

Apply Essential Oils to Your… Pulse Points

Pulse points are a popular choice for aromatherapy blends, as many users find that the scent diffuses well and improves mood. Pulse points are at the following positions on the body:

Neck
Chest
Inner elbow
Wrist
Bend of the knee
Ankles

The most commonly-used pulse points for aromatherapy are the points located on the inside of the wrist, but you can opt for whichever point works best for you.

The oils you need

Lavender essential oil.
Vetiver essential oil.
Sunflower oil.

The oils above help to ease insomnia and promote good sleep, but you can create your own personal pulse point blend for different scenarios if you prefer. For example, you could substitute the lavender for eucalyptus essential oil to create a blend that provides a boost of energy when you need it most.

How to make

Combine 12 drops of lavender essential oil, two drops of Vetiver, and 1 oz. of Sunflower oil.
Apply to your chosen pulse point as and when required.

Apply Essential Oils to… Your Abdomen

There are a number of maladies that can impact the abdomen, ranging from indigestion to menstrual cramps. The blend below seeks to alleviate discomfort from these issues, as well as helping to promote healthy digestive function.

The oils you need

Clary sage essential oil,
Ginger essential oil,
Jojoba oil, as a carrier oil.

How to use

The blend below produces a 5% dilution.
Combine 20 drops of clary sage, 10 drops of ginger, and 1 oz. of jojoba oil.
Rub the oil onto the abdomen when struggling with menstrual cramps or digestive discomfort.

How to Use Essential Oils… On Your Legs

If you work in a role that requires a lot of standing, or just want to soothe your leg muscles after an intense workout, the blend below is taperfect choice.

It is worth noting that this blend is stronger, in terms of essential oils, than the options so far. This is due to the fact that leg skin is thicker than anywhere else on the body and should be suitable for the vast majority of people. However, it may be wise to do a patch test before applying liberally if your skin is particularly sensitive.

The oils you need

Marjoram essential oil,
Palmarosa essential oil,
Neroli essential oil,
Sweet almond oil, as a carrier oil.

How to make

Blend 13 drops of marjoram, 10 drops of palmarosa, and three drops of neroli with 1 oz. of sweet almond oil,
Apply to legs as and when required,

We hope you enjoy using the essential oil blends and recipes above – enjoy!

If you would like to try our essential oils, please contact us. We can provide more details about our products and help you choose the best ones for you.