{"id":13604,"date":"2019-10-03T01:50:46","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T01:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shoptmg.com\/?p=13604"},"modified":"2019-10-03T23:23:05","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T23:23:05","slug":"how-to-use-essential-oils-topically","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoptmg.com\/?p=13604","title":{"rendered":"How to use essential oils topically"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By using essential oils on the skin, localized benefits are obtained, which makes topical application an excellent way to experience the benefits of essential oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essential oils have properties that can help improve skin tone and complexion. You can also have benefits when performing relaxing massages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before applying to the skin, be sure to follow all label recommendations and dilution instructions, avoid placing &#8220;hot&#8221; or &#8220;strong&#8221; oils directly on your face, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cassia oil <\/li><li>cinnamon oil <\/li><li>clove oil <\/li><li>geranium oil <\/li><li>lemongrass oil <\/li><li>Oregano oil <\/li><li>thyme oil <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use these essential oils diluted with another oil such as fractionated coconut oil, water is not recommended to dilute the oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas of the body where essential oils can be applied<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>behind the ears <\/li><li>head and back of the neck <\/li><li>chest and abdomen <\/li><li>shoulders arms, legs,  feet<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other forms of topical uses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Add a few drops of oil to a warm bath <\/li><li>Make a cold or hot compress by soaking a cloth in water, adding essential oils and then applying to the desired area <\/li><li>Add oil to a lotion or moisturizer and then apply to the skin <\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sensitive areas to avoid <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some facial areas, such as the skin around the eyes and inside the nose <\/li><li>Eyes and inner part of the ears<\/li><li> Skin that is damaged or injured <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shoptmg.com\/?page_id=1104\">Contact Us<\/a>&nbsp;to help you get your Doterra Essential Oils.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By using essential oils on the skin, localized benefits are obtained, which makes topical application an excellent way to experience [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13612,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3563],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-essential-oils"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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