10 Things You Should Know About Essential Oils

I am an affiliate for Spark Naturals. That means if you use the code MOUSE, you get 10% off any order your place through Spark Naturals. I have done a LOT of research about their oils and other brands. I am NOT a doctor, and I am NOT an expert in oils. When I first started looking into using oils to help my family get healthier naturally, I had a lot of questions. I’ve found the answer to most of those questions and I thought I’d share some of what I learned with you. 

1. It’s important to use high quality essential oils. Some companies add fillers to the oils without really telling you that they are doing that. This can be a big problem if you choose to use the oils internally. The whole idea is to be healthier and put less processed things into your body, not more. If the oil doesn’t have a nutrition label, it’s not safe for internal use. And if it’s not safe for internal use, it’s probably a good idea not to use it on your body at all. I trust Spark Natural’s oils to be safe all around. 

2. Many oils can be harmful if not use right. Some oils aren’t supposed to be ingested. Some will burn your skin if you put them on straight. Others should be avoided if you have certain condition (epilepsy, pregnancy, etc.) It’s important to do your research and know how to use an oil before you start experimenting. 

3. Everybody reacts differently to oils. One oil or combination that works GREAT for a friend of yours might not work at all for you. You may need more or less oils than your friend, or you may need a different combination. I compare that to the idea that tylenol works great for some people and ibuprofen works better for others. Bodies react differently to different oils. If one regiment doesn’t work for you, try a different one until you figure out what DOES work.

4. It’s usually important to use a carrier oil when you put oils on your skin. A carrier oil is generally a vegetable based oil that helps the oils absorb into your skin better. The essential oil is mixed with carrier oil, then applied to the skin.  I usually use fractionated coconut oil. You can also use sweet almond, grape seed, apricot kernel, avocado, evening primrose, jojoba oils. Just like certain essential oils work better for some people, certain carrier oils will work better for some people than others will. Experiment with different oils and see which ones you like the best. 

5. It’s not ALWAYS important to use a carrier oil. Sometimes you want to use an essential oil straight with no oil. This is called NEAT application. One example of a time I use oils NEAT is if I burn myself and put lavender right on the burn. Just be careful, because like I said before, some oils can burn your skin. And, some people are more sensitive to the oils than others so be sure to test oils out a little bit before using one a lot.

6. Oils are very versatile. One oil can literally have hundreds of different uses. This is one of my favorite things about oils. If you were to go to the store and buy cough medicine, that cough medicine is just that – cough medicine. However, if I buy Marjoram essential oil, it can be used as cough medicine, a muscle relaxant, arthritis, asthma, regulate blood pressure, colic, cramps, constipation, croup, insomnia, migraines, menstrual problems, muscle spasms, bruises, sprains, and the list goes on. Now I’m not saying that it will do every one of those things 100% or that it will cure all of those problems, but it can help each of those ailments. It will work better for some people than others. 

7. Less is more. Using a drop of two of an oil every hour is much better than rubbing in twenty drops all at once. 

8. Essential oils work to promote your bodies natural systems. I like to compare modern medicine to an army. If you’re sick and take antibiotics prescribed to you by your doctor, an army is sent in that destroys the bacteria. It’s not your own body doing the work, it’s the components of the pill. Essential oils work by supporting the soldiers you already have in your body. Those guys are often enough to do the work, they just need a little “push” to get going sometimes. Essential oils help your body do what it’s supposed to do. 

9. Essential oils are safe for children for the most part. There are some oils that should be used with caution around children. Other oils should be diluted more with a carrier oil than you would for an adult. 

10. Essential oils aren’t the answer for everything. They aren’t magic. I am so grateful to live in a world where God has created so many wonderful things for us to take advantage of. I believe that essential oils, which are completely derived from plants that God has placed on the earth, are here for our benefit. However, I also believe that without God, modern medicine wouldn’t be possible. While I believe that oils can help to lessen the need my family has for store bought medicine and doctor visits, I in now way endorse anyone deciding to forgo modern medicine entirely. It is a wonderful thing that can be a great blessing. If you need to see a doctor, SEE A DOCTOR. That being said, essential oils are great and I am always so grateful to have them around. 

Are you ready to get started using essential oils? I strongly recommend using the Spark Natural’s brand oils. The oils are made using only high quality plants. The processes used to extract the oils are top of the line. They are cheaper than many competitors for many reasons. One of them being that it is not a multilevel marketing company, so the prices can be lower than oil companies that are. On top of their already low prices, if you use the coupon code MOUSE, you will receive an extra 10% off. 

Happy oiling!