1, massage

Massage is one of the most effective ways to use it, and it is also the most commonly used way to use essential oil. Because of the high concentration of pure essential oils, it cannot be directly used for massage, so it must be mixed with base oil before massage.

Generally, the proportion of body massage is 2.5%, that is, the proportion of adding 25 drops of pure essential oils to 50ml base oil; Generally, the proportion of facial massage oil is 1%, 50 ml of base oil and 12 drops of pure essential oils. Caution: You need to do an essential oil skin test before using sensitive skin.

2, bubble bath

Bubble bath is a method with quick curative effect. Simple bubble bath has many benefits to the body, and it is more helpful to promote blood circulation, enhance blood vessel elasticity, regulate body function and so on with essential oil. We can choose 1 or several kinds of favorite essential oils, and the total amount should not exceed 8 drops. It is best to dilute it with pure milk and soak it in the bathtub 10- 15 minutes.

3. Aromatherapy

Generally, you can buy aromatherapy stoves, lamps, stones and instruments. For aromatherapy, you need to buy an odorless smokeless candle to use the aromatherapy stove. You can also drop the essential oil 1 and 2 on the facial tissue, and the essential oil will slowly give off a pleasant taste. It is best not to drop essential oil into the humidifier, which is not good for the humidifier and essential oil.

Extended data

Method for identify that advantages and disadvantage of essential oil:

1, fragrance

Natural essential oil should smell rich in natural flowers and fruits, not artificial fragrance. Because the aromatic components of essential oils are very easy to dissolve in alcohol, the essential oils with low purity are generally made by mixing alcohol and chemicals.

2. Skin reaction

The higher the purity of essential oil, the stronger the permeability. When buying, just drop a little essential oil on the inside of your wrist, and then massage with your fingers for two or three times to test. High-purity essential oil will be absorbed instantly and will not leave a shiny impression.

3. Drip method

When the essential oil drops into cold water, it either sinks at the bottom of the cup or floats on the water surface, but it will not disperse and the fragrance will overflow. Dropping into hot water, pure essential oil will quickly spread into particles, and impure essential oil will only become floating oil.

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