How to Mix Essential Oils for the Body
Essential oils are the pure, concentrated oils that are found in plants and are extracted using heated water and steam. These oils contain all of the nutrients, scents and and flavor of the plants they were derived from. You are probably already using some products in your home that contain essential oils for cleaning or flavor purposes. Your favorite fragrance or candle probably contains essential plant oils. You can also use essential oils on your body--just make sure you are not allergic to them. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose essential oils that are Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Check to see if the essential oil requires dilution and that it isn't photosensitive,or reacts to UVA rays, by viewing a "Safe Use Chart."
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Mix your essential oils by adding a few drops to a carrier oil such as jojoba or coconut oil. There are very few essential oils that do not require dilution, such as fennel, lavender and myrrh.
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Rub a small patch of skin with your essential oil mixture to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction. Use a cotton swab to apply it and wait for about an hour. If your skin becomes irritated, do not use the oil on your body.
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Tips & Warnings
Store your essential oils in a cool, dry and dark place.
Keep pure essential oils away from heat or flame and out of direct sunlight.
