Essential Oil Usage 1

Everyone sees all the volumes of information on essential oils and aromatherapy and wants to try and see if it will help. Most do not realize that they are already using aromatherapy in their everyday lives. Lavender scented candles and fabric softener, citrus scented house cleansers, mint candies. They are all part of aromatherapy. Here at Coast to Coast Soapworks, we do use many essential oils in our products. Much thought and research goes into every scent created with essential oils. It is our responsibility to make sure these blends are beneficial and not harmful to our customers.
A good beginning place is to start with cleansing or detoxifying. Detoxifying is shedding the body and mind from all the toxins that are accumulated in our day to day lives. A blend of Juniper, Rose Geranium, Lavender, Cypress and citrus among others are blended with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil to create an overall detoxifying blend. This blend may be used in a warmer or as a perfume you can even put a few drops in the tub for a relaxing soak. Pure essential oils should always be mixed with carrier oils for use on the skin due to the strengths and possible toxic skin reactions. There are few essential oils that are an exception to this rule. It is always better to err on the side of safety.