Tip Talk Thursdays: Practical Use for Essential Oils

When I was initially introduced into the essential oil world all I used them for was diffusing in pretty diffusers. I thought they made the air smell nice and that was that. It wasn't until I started doing some more research and digging into the history and science of essential oils that I realized - MAN I could use these little powerful plant concentrates for a lot of things!! They're not only to smell nice!!

I feel there are a couple things to understand before you start utilizing essential oils regularly:

1. Essential Oils are concentrated compounds distilled from the leaves, flowers, stem, roots, wood or fruit from certain plants
2. There are THREE ways you can use essential oils:
1. Topical - applying the oils on your skin for transdermal absorption directly into the bloodstream to take effect
2. Aromatically - diffusing, inhalation, anything that refers to breathing in the oils. Inhaling the oils allows for two ways of absorption: via the capillary network in the nose and lungs and the olfactory tract in the nose
3. Ingestion - taking the essential oil via water, a veggie capsule or under the tongue to be broken down by the digestive tract and be absorbed into the bloodstream





Okay, now we've touched a bit on the science and let's dig into a WHOLE LIST of practical Essential Oil Tips & Tricks!

Practical Uses for Essential Oils

• Substitute dryer sheets with wool balls with some drops of essential oils for scent!
• Deodorize your fridge with some essential oils and baking soda! 15 drops into a small box of baking soda will keep your fridge smelling fresh for a month!
• Deodorize your stinky garbage with some cotton balls and essential oils!
• Soothe nausea with the help of some Peppermint, or my favourite Young Living's Digize
• No diffuser but last nights supper smell is still lingering? Boil some water and throw in some oils!
• Dragging your feet? Need a pick me up? Peppermint is a natural energizer and is very invigorating!
• Smelly shoes?! Take a spare sock, fill it with baking soda and tea tree essential oil - smell no more!
• Clothes pin and a cotton ball - the cheapest and easiest car diffuser! Drop some oil on the cotton ball and diffuse on your commute!
• Geranium oil on your pet can help prevent ticks!
• Peppermint, citronella, lemongrass and eucalyptus are all known to repel bugs and insects
• Use lemon oil to dissolve chewing gum, glue, wax and other stubborn substances.
• Burnt pot? Fill with hot water and a couple drops of lemon oil
• Lavender & Frankincense are incredible and powerful oils to help with calming and grounding
• Feeling congested? Peppermint, Tea Tree & Eucalyptus with some coconut oil across your chest
• Help with losing weight:
• Peppermint Oil which helps you stay fuller longer.
• Fennel Oil which helps you to digest your food better and sleep better.
• Grapefruit Oil which helps reduce fatty cells, such as cellulite.
• Cinnamon which breaks down sugar.
• Add a few drops of lavender oil, rosemary or basil to your shampoo to help with itchy scalps
• Neutralize Paint Odor with 10 ml of Peppermint oil added to a can of fresh paint.
• Boost your immune system with rubbing oregano oil or Young Living's Thieves blend on the bottoms of your feet
• Have a sunburn? Lavender on that scald baby!

This is just a FEW of the possibilities essential oils offer around your home! It's amazing these powerful little oils are natural and derived from plants once purchased from legitimate essential oil/aromatherapy companies and distributors! It's important to note that currently the essential oil distribution market is not monitored or regulated. Ensure you do your research on where your essential oils are coming from and what is truly in that bottle! If you are using an oil with a desired outcome in mind, it's important to ensure your oils are 100% pure and not filled with filler oil, fragrances and much more.