Top 3 Essential Oil Tips
There are so many benefits of essential oils! There are many different applications and scents that can be relaxing, stimulating, consoling or invigorating.
Millions of health-conscious people around the world make use of essential oils for a wide variety of wellness-promoting activities, such as relieving headaches and migraines, combating insomnia, and reducing stress. Essential oils can make a home smell and feel more inviting too!
Studies have demonstrated the advantages of aromatherapy.
For instance, it's estimated that some 43% of people who deal with stress and anxiety use some form of aromatherapy to help them cope. Let us walk through our top 3 tips for integrating essential oils into your life.
1. Find a diffuser for your home.
Not all aromatherapy diffusers are the same! There are many different types of diffusers available for public consumption, but which one is best for you?
There are four basic types of aromatherapy oil diffusers available today.
Heat diffusers. As the name implies, this type of diffuser achieves its purpose through heat. The heat evaporates the essential oil and disperses it into the surrounding air. While higher levels of heat lead to faster evaporation and a more intense scent, lower heat levels are preferred for maximum oil-derived health benefits.
Evaporative diffusers. Instead of a heat source, evaporative diffusers often have a fan that blows across the oil, thereby speeding up the evaporation process. These are very inexpensive diffusers; however, since lighter oil elements will disperse more quickly than heavier components during the evaporation process, some health benefits are lost by using this type of diffuser.
Ultrasonic diffusers (also known as humidifying diffusers). By means of ultrasonic vibrations, these diffusers break up the essential oil's molecules and disperse them throughout the surrounding air. These diffusers require water to be mixed in with the oil. While these are wonderful for situations which call for increased moisture in the air (such as cold or dry weather), the addition of water does dilute the impact of the essential oil.
Atomizers (or nebulizers). Many experts view atomizers, or nebulizers, as the best diffusers for essential oils. Atomizers don't require a heat source, and don't need the addition of water. In principle, an atomizer functions very simply. A stream of air flows across the top of a narrow tube, creating a vacuum that draws the oil up through the tube, until it reaches the top and is diffused into a fine mist. Many atomizers come equipped with timers that allow the user to plan out the best time for a burst of essence.
Many people swear by no-water diffusers as they allow you to get the most out of your oil. There are a number of top notch no-water diffusers on the market today. At Three Drops of Life, we offer a number of no-water diffuser options to our customers, including atomizing units like The Palace, The Chateau, The Penthouse, and The Loft. Each of these products come with their own unique features, designed for your convenience, comfort, and wellness.
2. Find the best personal applicator.
There are many ways to “wear” essential oils. It isn’t recommended to apply essential oils directly to your skin, instead if you want to wear an essential oil the same way as you wear perfume, then you will need to mix it with a carrier oil such as fractured coconut oil. Mix one part essential oil with 5 parts coconut oil in a roller bottle and apply liberally to pulse points such as wrists and the back of the neck.
Another way to wear your essential oil is to put it in a personal diffuser bracelet. These bracelets look a little like a locket with a filagree front on them on a band. Within the locket, there is a piece of fabric which you place the oils onto and as the locket sits against your skin, the warmth of your arm, activates the oils.
3. Pick your Personal Blend of Oils
There is a broad spectrum of essential oils available to the general public, and each person must determine which oil works best for him or her in a given situation. The following are some commonly used oils and the effects that they typically generate:
Peppermint. People often apply peppermint to their skin, or take a few sniffs of it, to assist their digestive process and bolster their energy level.
Sandalwood. This essential oil has been known to help with concentration and calm frayed nerves.
Rose. Rose oil is often used to help reduce anxiety and promote a more positive frame of mind.
Lavender. This very popular essential oil is frequently used to relieve stress.
Bergamot. Apart from stress reduction, bergamot oil has been known to improve rashes, eczema, and other related skin conditions.
Lemon. People often use lemon oil to improve their mood, relieve a headache or migraine, or help with digestion.
Chamomile. This is often used as a mild relaxant.
Jasmine. This essential oil is said to boost libido and help with childbirth.
Of course, there are many, many other essential oils not listed here that have their own uses and benefits.
Explore our catalog today to find the essential oils and diffusers that will provide the greatest health benefits to you.