What Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants. They are made by
steaming or pressing parts of a plant. Some examples of essential oils
include:
- Lavendar
- Peppermint
- Jasmine
- Tea Tree
- Eucalyptus
- Bergamot-Orange
How Do You Apply Essential Oils?
Essential oils can be applied to places such as your neck, forehead,
temple, wrist, chest and stomach or to areas such as your arms, legs and
the bottom of your feet. It is always best to mix essential oils with
carrier oils as some but not all essential oils can create irritation
when applied directly to the skin.
What Are The Health Benefits?
Essential oils offer many health benefits. They possess antimicrobal and
antibiotic properties and can help with stress and depression.
