How To Use Essential Oils
By Georgiana Duncan

Great benefits from essential oils can be realized when they are diffused into the air or applied in diluted form to the skin.

Shahnaz Nensey is cooking using Nature's Sunshine Essential Oils! (video below).

Certain precautions for these concentrates are advised:

Do not get essential oils in your eyes.

Keep essential oils away from children
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Essential oils should be diluted before using topically (with exception for lavender and tea tree). (Editors Note: This is a matter of opinion)

Keep essential oils away from heat, light, dampness and electromagnetic frequencies (near TV or microwave).

Do a "patch test" if you are sensitive.

Avoid strong sunlight or tanning beds after applying essential oils.

Do not apply immediately after perspiring, i.e. sauna

Take the necessary precautions during pregnancy, terminal illness and with children as shown.

By following these simple precautions and carefully reading the label directions for each individual product, you are free to experiment without worry. Single oils can be used alone or combined with other single oils. Nature's Sunshine's synergistic pre-blend essential oils provide targeted benefits.

Here is a list of other ways to benefit from essential oils:

Mix 7 drops of essential oil with 1T. of Massage Oil, Carrier Oil and apply topically via massage.

Place a minimum of 25 drops of undiluted single or pre-blended essential oil in a diffuser.

Add 10 drops to your bath water. Agitate water in a figure 8 motion. Soak in it for 15 minutes minimum.

Try a sitz bath with just enough water to cover lower body and add 5 drops of essential oil.

Put 1 or 2 drops of essential oil on wash cloth and rub your body with it while showering.

Place 6-8 drops of selected essential oil in a bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your head and inhale for 5 minutes. Be careful - essential oils may irritate the eyes - keep them closed.

Inhale the oils directly from the bottle.

For vaporizer or humidifier, place 10 drops of essential oil or a blend undiluted in the unit.

Add the number of recommended drops of oil to distilled water. Shake well before applying to affected area.

Add 3 drops of essential oil to 1 t. of water, mix and gargle.

Use 10 drops of essential oil or preferred blend in hot tubs.

Essential oils are great for disinfectants for natural, non-chemical household cleaners. You can eliminate many chemical cleaning supplies.