Essential Oils & Their Benefits

I use essential oils for just about everything including homeopathic healing, beauty products, cleaning, so much more. There hundreds of oils to chose from, and each one can help to improve your health and happiness.  Each oil is unique and has it's own uses and benefits. I am going to share a few of my personal favorites and the uses for each one.

 Lavender Oil

1) Dab a little on cuts to help them heal faster and prevent infection.
2) Add a few drops to your laundry cycle to fresh your sheets
3) Use to treat skin dry or itchy skin
4) Diffuse to help with respiratory disorders
5) Add a few drops to your hair to keep it shiny and healthy
 Peppermint Oil

1) Add a few drops to your skin or use in difusser to combat nausea
2) Massage few drops on your temple to relieve headaches
3) Blend with lavender in your tub for a stress-relieving bath
4) Scare away ants by leaving a few cotton balls soaked in peppermint
5) Add a few drops to water and swish for fresher breath 

Tea Tree

1) Just a dab relives itching
2) Gargle with a few drops to sooth a sore throat
3) Use on skin to help treat or prevent acne
4) Diffuse to ease congestion
5) A drop or two on a warm towel can ease earaches


Lemongrass

1) Helps to aid the digestion process
2) Can be used to treat toenail fungus
3) Great for massage and to ease sore muscles
4) Tones and firms the skin
5) Helps to relieve arthritis pain

Citronella

1) Can be used as insect repellent 
2) Heals insect bites
3) Prevents colds
4) Works as a natural detoxifier
5) Helps with fluid retention

Orange Oil

1) Helps ease effects of depression
2) Can be used as antiseptic
3) Removes stains on tile
4) Anti-inflammatory aid
5) Great to add to skincare products

Frankincense

1) Helps heal wounds
2) Offers anti-aging benefits
3) Reduces stress
4) Helps fade scars
5) Improves immune system


These are only a few of the oils I have in my collection, and I've barely touched on how they can be used.  When choosing the right oil, don't be stingy. One bottle of oil will last for months, so go for quality oils that aren't diluted.  And remember, some oils aren't safe to use on skin directly without a base oil, so always do your research.  Essential oils are the perfect way to start the New Year off on the right foot, so start your collection today and see how much of a difference oils can make in your life.