Topical Use of Essential Oils
Why use essential oils topically?
• Significant benefits for the skin
• Simultaneously provides
aromatic benefits as the user
inhales essential oils on the skin
• Provides soothing, calming,
warming, cooling, or energizing
feelings for the body
• Allows the user to target specific
areas of the body
Benefits for the skin
• Reduce the appearance of
skin imperfections
• Cleanse the skin
• Help reduce fine lines and
wrinkles
• Promote a glowing complexion
• Soothe irritated skin
Benefits for the body
• Benefit for the body
• Relaxing, calming, soothing
• Warming and cooling
properties
• Relieves tension, soothes
muscles
• Can benefit the body as a
whole, or target specific areas
How does it work?
• Each essential oil contains
chemical components with
unique benefits
• After topical application, the oil is
absorbed into the skin, and the
user experiences these benefits
• The user can simultaneously
enjoy the aromatic benefits of
the oil as they breathe in the
aroma
Safety
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Dilution
Carrier oils
Dosage
Sensitivity
Dilution
Always dilute these oils
before use:
• Cassia
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Cumin
• Oregano
• Thyme
Carrier oils
• Pure vegetable oil
• dōTERRA Fractionated
Coconut Oil
• Recommended dilution ratio:
3 drops of carrier oil to 1
drop of essential oil
Dosage
Topical dose
• Start with 1–2 drops and
increase as necessary
• Repeat dose every 4–6
hours as needed
Sensitivity
• Sensitivity Test
• Sun Sensitivity
Essential oil classification
• Neat
• Sensitive
• Dilute
Areas to avoid
• Eyes and the skin around
the eyes
• The inner ears, inner nose
• Genitals
• Injured, broken, or
damaged skin
Best areas for topical application
• Face
• Temples, forehead, base of
the skull, neck
• Abdomen
• Arms, legs, back
• Chest
• Bottoms of the feet
Examples of topical usage
• Bergamot: Apply to the skin while
showering to experience a calming
aroma and skin-purifying benefits
• Eucalyptus: Apply topically to the
chest and breathe deeply for an
invigorating vapor
• Frankincense: Add to daily
moisturizer to reduce the appearance
of blemishes and rejuvenate the skin
• Lavender: Add Lavender to bath
water to soak away stress, or apply it
to the temples or back of the neck
dōTERRA products infused with essential oils
• Skincare product lines:
Verage®, HD Clear®,
Essential Skin Care,
• Deep Blue® Rub
• dōTERRA® SPA Products
• Natural Deodorant
• Correct-X®
Questions?