Stretching Your Essential Oils
One Drop
Essential oils are very concentrated so a little goes a
long way. If you’re like me, then showering yourself in essential oils all day is
the norm…but not necessary.
I have learned that since these amazing oils are so
concentrated and affect the whole body, I can use them…one drop at a time. Apply your essential oils with purpose to the
desired areas and know you only need a drop or two.
Apply directly to the area or to the vita-flex points
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Whether you are using 2 or 6 drops you are getting the
benefit…so save your oils by using less!
Dilute
I think diluting is the best way to really get the most out of
your essential oils. Here are ways to dilute your essential oils:
Use an empty essential oil bottle or roller bottle fill with a carrier oil that is liquid at room temperature, fill up your essential oil bottle 2/3 of the way and then
add 20 (or more) drops of essential oil.
Another great way to dilute is to add the carrier
to one of your half full bottles of essential oil.
Add a few drops of carrier oil and a drop of essential oil to the palm of your hand and apply.
Remember if you are using a
“hot” oil like Oregano you will want to dilute it even more.
Diluting your oils will help to stretch your essential
oils without losing any of the benefits.
Diffusing…
I love to diffuse my oils as do most of my oily friends, but
it can get those oils running low real fast…if you don’t follow some simple
suggestions:
Choose to diffuse on the intermittent setting, the Home diffuser has the option of diffusing for 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off.
The Bamboo diffuser has the option for 1 hour or 4 hours,
and the Dew Drop will diffuse for up to four hours. I let the diffuser go for 30 minutes on
then 30 min off, just to make it last longer.
The other piece to consider when diffusing is what oils you
are choosing. Here is a great list of
diffuser blends and most of the oils used are the less expensive ones. I also only use 3-4 drops when diffusing and
that seems to do the trick!
Some oils are better diffused then others, so check the
suggested use on the bottle or in your reference guide. PanAway for instance smells great, but will
provide the biggest benefit when applied topically.
The Most Out Of Every
Bottle
Once I get down to the last few drops in the bottle I like
to fill it half way with a carrier oil, like almond or grape seed. The carrier oil is now infused with the last
of the oil, to be used topically only until empty.
Another great tip I saw from a Pinterest post
was to immerse your empty bottles in Epsom salt, to be used for a nice
essential oil infused bath.
You can also create essential oil infused water for your
diffuser. Take your empty oil bottles and submerge in a bowl or jar of water. I let mine sit overnight and the next day I
have oil infused water!
Yes I am crazy about getting the most out of these little bottles
and you should too! Young Living
Essential oils are precious down to the very last drop!
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