Beginner’s guide to essential oils

The first time you take in the aroma of essential oils can set you on a new life path. The comfort of Cinnamon Bark, the cooling sensation of Eucalyptus, the calming aroma of Lavender—they elevate your experience and connection to nature. As you begin your journey of becoming an essential oil connoisseur, many questions will pop up. We’re here to answer your questions and help you integrate essential oils into your daily life—from incorporating essential oils in cooking to using essential oils with children.

What do I need to know before I start using essential oils?

Learning how to use essential oils can feel a little overwhelming, but once you nail down the basics, integrating oils into your daily life becomes intuitive! The first step is to learn the lingo of essential oils. Once you fully understand terminology such as “cold pressed” and “hot oils,” you’ll be able to make quick decisions without doing a ton of research.

Looking for more essential oil shortcuts? Read our guide for quick application ideas for our most popular oils.

Understanding essential oil reactions

Remember the first time you experienced an essential oil? Maybe someone placed a drop of Peppermint oil into your palms, and after breathing in that cooling sensation, you had to resist the urge to drench yourself in its icy scent. We’ve all gotten a little “essential oil happy” at some point, but properly using these oils can make or break your experience. While many essential oils are safe to use without much precaution, some essential oils—like Peppermint—can cause skin sensitivities if you overdo it. Follow these simple tips and tricks to learn how to keep your skin happy and get the most out of your essential oils

What causes essential oil reactions, and how can you prevent them? 

Many people assume that if they have a reaction to an essential oil, they must be allergic to it. However, that’s not often the case. True essential oil allergies are rare, and reactions are more often the result of improper usage or skin sensitivity.

Here’s how to use essential oils safely, so you can make the most of these powerful little allies.

Pay attention to labels

All of our essential oil bottles are labeled with safety usage information that can help you prevent any mishaps. If an oil label says that it needs dilution when used topically, be sure to follow the necessary dilution requirements.

Disclaimer: When using essential oils around your little ones, you’ll want to dilute even more. Read this blog post for more information on diluting essential oils for children.

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