Essential Oils for Beginners: What You Should Know

May 14, 2022

What do soothing lavender, rich jasmine, and potent eucalyptus all have in common? They are part of the $8.74 billion essential oil industry.

Essential oils reached an all-time high in popularity and sales amid the 2020 pandemic. This 2020 USD figure is an example of how sought-after these sweet-smelling and natural oils are.

You’ve been seeing more and more essential oil scent diffusers in your family and friends’ houses, but what are essential oils? This article will break down the beginning uses and benefits of essential oils.

Are you looking to get started using essential oils, but aren’t sure how to begin? Click here for a complete guide to essential oils for beginners.

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How to Use Essential Oils

Essential oils are comprised of concentrated compounds that are extracted from plants by pressing or steaming them. Essential oils are extracted from stems, bark, roots, seeds, needles, fruits, and flowers to create sweet and beneficial aromas.

There are many benefits of these relaxing scents including soothing anxiety, boosting your mood, helping with insomnia, and reducing stress.

There are two ways to use essential oils, aromatically and topically. We do not recommend ingesting essential oils.

With aromatic application, you simply inhale the scents to receive the therapeutic benefits. Many people work with aromatic therapy of essential oils to improve memory, emotions, and hormones.

Here are some ways to enjoy aroma essentials:

Inhale the scent from the bottle
Place a few drops of the oil in a diffuser with water
Put a few drops on a piece of jewelry

The other way you can enjoy essential oils is through topical use. This is an easy way to enjoy the scents and benefits of the oils.

Apply these oils directly to the skin to receive soothing results. You can use different oils on different areas of the body for targeted benefits.

For example, you can apply peppermint oil to the temples of your head to soothe a headache or to your chest to help with breathing. You can also apply tea tree oil directly to your aching joints to help soothe the pain and combat arthritis.

Getting Started Using Essential Oils

We recommend first doing your research and finding which oils are best for you. Research is great to avoid any allergies you may have.

If you are prone to anxiety and depression, we suggest starting with lavender essential oil. If you want to uplift the energy in a room, we suggest lemongrass essential oil.

Once you’ve tested which oils work best for you, next you must choose a brand. There are many options available, but your local wellness store will be able to point you in the right direction.

After you found the best scents and brands for you, experiment with both aromatic and topical usage and find which best suits you.

You are now ready to start using your essential oils responsibly!