When using an essential oil for the first time, it is best to use a drop for the first time, and try to see if you have an allergic reaction to that essential oil.
. Drop 10 drop of essential oil into boiling water, but do not inhale directly through your nose. Do you want to use essential oil in your daily life? Don't be afraid of trouble, because using essential oil is very simple and interesting, and it is also good for your health.
Below I accept some basic ways to get started. What I'm talking about here is just some basic suggestions. Everyone should pay attention to safety when using it.
Essential oil is flammable ~~ 1. Pure inhalation method: drop 3-4 drops of essential oil on the paper towel. Put a tissue under your nose and inhale.
When using an essential oil for the first time, it is best to use a drop for the first time, and try to see if you have an allergic reaction to that essential oil. 2. Steam inhalation method: boil 2 cups of water.
Pour water into a bowl, and then drop 3-7 drops of essential oil. If the essential oil you use may reach your nasal mucosa (such as cinnamon, eucalyptus, thyme, pine, thyme, etc.). ), put a few drops less.
Put your nose about 25-30 minutes away from the bowl and inhale. If you feel uncomfortable with your nose, stop and don't push.
In this way, it is very effective to use essential oils that increase energy or decompress and relax. 3. Indoor freshness: You can use the above steam method to drop 10 drops of essential oil into boiling water, but don't inhale directly through your nose.
Of course, you can also use the commercially available incense burner and electron ion perfumer (this is quite useful, but more expensive). 4. Insect repellent: Many essential oils have natural insect repellent effects.
Such as lavender, citronella and mint. Drop them on paper towels or cotton balls and put them on porches or windows to prevent bugs from entering the house.
5.***: Add an appropriate amount of essential oil to the base oil, with a proportion of about 3%, for your own or your lover's use.
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(I didn't have a chance), avoid eyes, too * * *. Pay attention to the regulations and refer to what I said earlier.
6. Bathing: Add about 20 drops of essential oil to 100ml base oil and mix them into compound essential oil. Then mix them in running water and put them in the bathtub.
How to use essential oil correctly?
There are two kinds of essential oils: single essential oil and compound essential oil.
Unilateral essential oil is not compatible, mainly used in bathing or lighting a cigarette, and cannot be directly used on the face. Tea tree essential oil, in particular, has a very strong sterilization and purification function, and direct use will harm your skin.
There are more than 40 kinds of essential oils: rose, eucalyptus, tea tree and so on, each of which has different functions.
According to the required efficacy, such as acne, whitening, etc., compound essential oil is prepared. When mixed with various essential oils, it must be mixed with base oils such as jojoba oil and wheat germ oil. Can be used directly on the face.
Essential oils can only be used at night.
There are nine main ways to use specific essential oils:
1, steaming method: mainly used for unilateral essential oil. You can use aromatherapy lamps, or you can use them in saunas or light baths, mainly to adjust your mood.
2. According to the application method: cold compress and hot compress.
3. * * * Method: A large amount of compound essential oil can be directly applied to the face or body.
4. Bathing method: Drop the essential oil into the bathtub.
5, inhalation method.
6, aromatherapy gargle method.
7. Scraping method.
8. Spray method.
9. Daily care method: added to shower gel, facial cleanser, etc.
What is the correct use of essential oil?
Correct use of essential oil: olfactory absorption method 1, fragrance type: this method is the best way to keep the sense of smell smooth, breathe natural air and be free from pollutants; It can also improve environmental sanitation, purify the air and avoid bacterial infection; Aroma can relieve mood, improve mental state such as insomnia, and promote lust.
Usage: (1) The incense table and smokeless candle made of ceramics are used as heating energy, as well as plug-in incense lamps and incense burners without adding water, with similar effects. (2) Pour boiling water or clear water into the basin above the incense table and put it in for about eight minutes.
(3) Select 1~3 kinds of essential oils to drop into the basin in turn, and the total number of drops in a basin is about 6~8 drops. (4) The ideal incense space for an incense table is about 26.4 square meters. The room can't be completely closed, so it should be ventilated, and the inside and outside air should be able to circulate.
(5) Adding the essential oil directly into the dried flower or adding it into the mixed base oil with anti-essential oil can also make the fragrance last for several days. 2, steam inhalation method: steam inhalation, of course, is to absorb essential oil through the respiratory tract, usually accompanied by respiratory diseases, such as: cough, phlegm and so on. However, it should be noted that patients with asthma should avoid inhaling strong steam to avoid breathing difficulties; In addition, this method can also open the pores of the face and make the skin cleaner. Essential oil plays an outstanding role in beauty.
Usage: Pour boiling hot water into a glass, ceramic or stainless steel container (washbasin, bowl or cup), drop 4~6 drops of essential oil, cover the back neck with a big towel or clothes, bend over the container, and breathe alternately through the mouth and nose until comfortable. This is the most effective way to treat colds and respiratory infections, and it is also the best way to refresh your mind and change your mood. 3. Handkerchiefs: Drop 3-4 drops of essential oil on paper towels or handkerchiefs, which can be used in meetings, driving, flying, cars, boats or classes.
4, palm friction type: use 1~3 drops to blend essential oil, and use hand friction to generate heat, which can immediately improve fatigue and boost spirit. 5. Spray type: add 100ml pure water to the spray container, add 5~30 drops of essential oil, and shake well before use.
When spraying directly on people, spray downward at a 45-degree angle from the top. The order is: (1) Let them sit down first, relax and close their eyes. (2) Spray it on the head and let the fog slowly rise to the head.
(3) When it smells, spray other targets, such as hair, face and neck, not eyes. * * * absorption method 1. Body * * *: 10 ml base oil, 5 drops of essential oil.
2. Face * * *: 10 ml base oil plus 2~3 drops of essential oil. 3. Analgesia * * *: 10ml of essential oil, 50 drops, only for 3 days.
Pressing method 1, cold compress: Cold compress with essential oil can relieve and alleviate the pain of injured muscles and bones, and is usually used in emergency situations, such as sprain and collision, where cold compress is needed to relieve inflammation and pain of the affected area. The method of cold compress of essential oil is to prepare a basin of cold water or ice water, drop the essential oil into the towel, then gently pick up the towel, suck up the essential oil floating on the surface, twist the towel half-dry, and apply it to the injured part to relieve discomfort.
Hot compress: Hot compress with essential oil, which accelerates the absorption of essential oil into skin and blood through heat, thus relieving pain, muscle stiffness and joint pain. It is effective for deep cleaning, cutin softening, menstrual pain, neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, hangover, etc.
Apply it to the abdomen during menstrual pain and to the chest, liver, back and kidney after hangover. For muscle soreness, arthritis, rheumatic pain and gout, besides hot compress, it can also be combined with hand and foot bath or essential oil foot bath. The method of hot compress is the same as that of cold compress, except that the water is replaced by hot water.
3, daubing: daubing is mainly absorbed through the skin, so that the skin can directly absorb essential oil; There are two kinds of smearing: pure oil smearing and diluted oil smearing. If there is an emergency, sometimes pure essential oils, 1~2 drops can be applied directly to the needed place. For example, you can apply 1~2 drops of lavender to a small part of the burn, or you can apply 1 drop of mint essential oil to the back of your neck to refresh your mind.
In addition, the more common way is to dilute the essential oil with vegetable oil and essence-free emulsion and apply it to the needed places, such as face, stomach and soles. Bath method 1, bath: this method can be used for body conditioning, gynecological infection, urinary system infection, fatigue, rheumatic joint pain, fever, blood pressure problems, metabolism improvement, weight loss, etc.
Bathing with essential oil is based on the principle that the temperature is below 37~39 degrees Celsius, and each soaking time is 15 minutes. Avoid splashing eyes when soaking. The bath of essential oil is mainly at moderate water temperature, with a total of 6~8 drops.
2. Foot bath: For feet edema caused by work fatigue and cold hands and feet in winter, you can use 4~6 drops of essential oil to soak your feet to relieve symptoms. Because the essential oil is concentrated, it is best to use stainless steel foot bath, but it is not ideal if it is plastic. Foot bath is the best time for foot pathological reflex, as long as you lightly step on it or add marbles.
3, sitz bath: it is the best method of physiological health care, and the prepared formula is irrigated with warm water, which can prevent many gynecological problems and diseases. 4, shower: three warm or other shower methods can use pure plant essential oil.
When taking a bath, use 3-4 drops of essential oil mixed with shower gel to wipe the whole body, breathe the sweetest steam while taking a bath, and enjoy the refreshing fragrance to achieve the best effect of moisturizing the body. After taking a shower, apply a little oil and dry it gently with a towel. 5, lavage: especially for many gynecological problems, add 2 drops of lemon essential oil to the warm water lavage device, washing the private parts can relieve itching, eliminate burning sensation, leaving a fragrant and attractive taste.
Adding 2 drops of tea tree essential oil to a warm water washer to wash private parts can treat inflammation and gynecological diseases. Taboos for expansion materials: 1. Don't use too high a dose frequently. Normal use, the concentration is still 3-5%, the more dangerous essential oil, do not exceed 3%.
2. Photosensitive essential oil should not be used in places where it will be exposed to sunlight. Some essential oils contain components that can cause photosensitivity. If exposed to the sun after use, the skin will turn black and even cause skin cancer. 3. Don't touch your eyes. The concentration of essential oil is extremely high. Please do not touch eyes.
4. Oral administration must be explained by experts or manufacturers. Good quality essential oils can be taken orally, but not all essential oils can be taken orally. The essential oils in the workshops are all mixed. If you can't judge the quality of essential oil, you'd better not take it orally.
5. When the skin has a wound, you should avoid using essential oil.