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Essential oils-for-beginners
- 2. What are Essential Oils?
- 3. Essential Oil Definition Natural, highly concentrated compounds found in the roots, bark, seeds, flowers, or other areas of a plant.
- 4. Essential Oils • Give a plant its aroma • Protect the plant from harsh environmental conditions and insects • Play a role in plant pollination
- 5. Volatile Aromatic Compounds Tiny, organic molecules that are known to quickly transform from their liquid or solid state into a gas when they reach room temperature.
- 6. Historical Use of Essential Oils • Egypt • Greece • Rome • India • China • France
- 7. Why Use Essential Oils to Manage Mood? • Natural, safe • Generates quick responses • A simple way to manage emotions
- 8. Everyday Use of Essential Oils • Cooking • Digestion • Hair & Skincare • Immune Support • Household Cleaning • Neck & Head Tension • Seasonal & Environmental Discomfort
- 9. Health Benefits of Essential Oils • Soothe occasional skin irritations • Promote healthy digestion • Support healthy immune function • Promote restful sleep • Alleviate occasional stomach upset • And More
- 10. Emotional Benefits of Essential Oils • Calming • Energizing • Soothing • Renewing • Invigorating • Uplifting
- 11. How do I Use Essential Oil Manage My Emotions? A T I
- 12. Aromatic Use of Essential Oils • Mix oil with water in a spray bottle and mist over carpet, furniture, or other linens in the home • Add a drop or two of essential oils to a homemade surface cleanser • Place a drop of oil in your hand, rub the palms together, cup the hands over your nose, and inhale
- 13. Topical Use of Essential Oils Beneficial areas: • Neck • Forehead and temples • Chest and abdomen • Arms, legs, bottom of feet Sensitive areas: • Certain facial areas, like the skin around the eyes • Inner ears and eyes • Broken or injured skin
- 14. Topical Use of Essential Oils Other effective methods of topical application: • Place a few drops of oil in a warm bath • Make a hot or cold compress by soaking a cloth in water, add 2 drops of oil, and apply to desired area • Mix a few drops of essential oil with lotion or a daily moisturizer and apply to the skin
- 15. Internal Use of Essential Oils • Place essential oil drops into a veggie capsule and swallow with water • Add an essential oil to a glass of water, your morning smoothie, milk, tea, or your other beverages • Place a few drops of an essential oil into a small amount of yogurt or applesauce
- 16. What Oils Should I Start With?
- 17. Lemon • Add Lemon oil to a spray bottle of water and use it to clean countertops and other surfaces • Place a few drops of Lemon oil in your diffuser to help create an uplifting environment • Add a few drops of Lemon oil to a glass of water for a more refreshing beverage
- 18. Lavender • Reduce the appearance of skin imperfections or soothe occasional skin irritations by applying Lavender oil • Place a few drops of Lavender oil in your essential oil diffuser to help ease feelings of tension • Promote an environment for restful sleep by adding a few drops of Lavender oil to bedding, pillows, or the bottoms of your feet before bedtime
- 19. Peppermint • Diffuse Peppermint oil to help promote feelings of easy breathing and clear airways • Freshen your breath by placing one drop of Peppermint oil in your mouth • Add Peppermint oil to your shampoo or conditioner to give yourself a stimulating hair massage
- 21. Questions?
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- Whether you’ve had a little experience with essential oils already, or you’re just getting started, you might be wondering, “What exactly are essential oils?” Understanding what essential oils are, where they come from, and how they are made will help you see why they are useful, and why they have been popular for centuries. While there is a lot of science involved in essential oils, you don’t have to be a chemist to understand what they are and how they work—after all, essential oils are basic compounds found in nature. Let’s start at the beginning and learn what exactly an essential oil is.
- Hidden in the roots, bark, seeds, and flowers of plants, essential oils cannot be seen with the naked eye. They are natural compounds found within plants, and are highly concentrated, which makes them very potent.
- Essential oils give the plant its aroma. They also protect the plant from the elements, including “predators” like insects, and even play a part in the pollination process. Now that you have a better idea of what an essential is and where it is found, let’s go over the scientific background of essential oils to see how they work.
- From a scientific perspective, essential oils are referred to as volatile aromatic compounds. When you hear the word “volatile”, you might think that it holds a negative meaning, however, this just refers to an essential oil’s ability to change its state quickly.
- As natural compounds found in the earth, essential oils have been used for centuries for things like food preparation, aromatherapy, religious ceremonies, beauty treatments, healthcare practices, and more. Essential oils are not a modern-day fad, but have been used since ancient times in a variety of ways. This slide shows just a few ways that essential oils were used all over the world in ancient civilizations. Here are just a few examples of how essential oils have been used historically: Egypt - Egyptians used plant-based products in beauty treatments, food preparations, burial rituals, and religious ceremonies. Greece - In ancient Greece, men like Homer and Hippocrates explored the aromatic uses of plants, building on discoveries made by early Egyptians. Rome - Ancient Romans often used plant extracts for massage, perfume, and scented baths. Iran - In medieval times, people in the region of Iran often used and traded spices or resins for perfumery and maintaining health. India - Ayurvedic medicine, a holistic healing system native to India, has developed over the span of 5,000 years and includes the use of aromatic and plant compounds. China - For centuries, traditional Chinese practices have included the use of plant materials to promote wellness. France - Rene Gattefosse, a French chemist, is credited as the first to coin the phrase “aromatherapy” as he studied and researched essential oils thoroughly in the 19th century.
- If you are new to essential oils, you might be thinking, “Do I really have use for essential oils in my normal, everyday life?” Many beginners think that you have to be an essential oil pro to know how to use oils, but the truth is, essential oils are natural and safe—making them easy to use, even if you are just getting started. Everyone has a slightly different lifestyle, different needs and preferences, and a different daily routine, but essential oils are so versatile that the uses are virtually limitless. Let’s talk a little more about how essential oils might be useful in your everyday life.
- While essential oils were often used for religious ceremonies and cultural traditions in the past, they have also been used for hundreds of thousands of years as beauty treatments, cleansing agents, in healthcare practices and more. Those kinds of applications are still valid today, and we’re going to see essential oils might be useful in your day-to-day life by answering a few questions. (Read through the questions below. Have the audience answer by raising their hands, or they can think of the answer in their mind.) Q: Do you worry about using household cleaners that may expose your children to harsh chemicals or toxins? Q: Do you ever look for ways to strengthen damaged hair or a distressed scalp? Q: Are you ever in need of products to keep your skin feeling and looking healthy and young? Q: Do you ever experience occasional digestive discomfort? Q: Do you ever experience discomfort associated with occasional tension in the neck or head? Q: Do you suffer from discomfort associated with seasonal and environmental threats? Q: Are you ever in need of products to help support a healthy immune system? Q: Do you enjoy adding powerful and natural flavors to your entrees, beverages, or desserts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might have more use for essential oils in your daily life than you thought. Essential oils can be used in all of the scenarios we discussed, and more. Once you learn a little more about each individual oil and its benefits, you will see how the use of essential oils can truly transform your life.
- As mentioned, there are many benefits to using essential oils, but I would like to talk about the health benefits and emotional benefits of essential oils more specifically. Remember when we talked about the chemical structure of essential oils? Well, the chemical makeup of each essential oil allows it to provide specific benefits to the body. Because essential oils are so diverse, they can easily be used to maintain health, even for people with specific health concerns, those who are seeking specific health benefits, or even people who experience sensitivity. This is why essential oils have become so popular for maintaining good health—it is easy to tailor your essential oil experience to your own specific healthcare needs, instead of settling for a generic solution. Among many health benefits, essential oils can be used to soothe occasional skin irritations, promote healthy digestion, support good oral health, create feelings of clear airways, and more.
- Once again, the chemical makeup of an essential oil is what gives it specific benefits for the user. Some essential oils have uplifting, invigorating, and energizing properties, while others are soothing, warming, or calming. As we go through a wide variety of emotions throughout a single day, essential oils can help us manage our mood. With a unique chemical structure and aroma, each essential oil creates a different chemical reaction in the brain, which causes different emotions and internal responses. Our sense of smell can produce powerful mental, physiologic, and emotional responses. This is why it is so easy to use essential oils to influence our emotions.
- Now that we’ve discussed what essential oils are, and why you would want to use them, you might still be wondering, “How do I use essential oils?” As I mentioned before, you don’t have to be a seasoned professional to reap the benefits of essential oils—they are safe and easy to use. Let’s talk about the three main application methods: aromatic, topical, and internal use.
- One of the easiest ways to enjoy essential oils is aromatically, or by breathing them in. Aromatic use of essential oils allows you to enjoy the aroma of the oil while experiencing benefits like purified air, emotional balance, and feelings of clear breathing. One of the best ways to enjoy essential oils aromatically is by using an essential oil diffuser. Like I mentioned before, there are so many ways to use essential oils, and that is true for aromatic use too. (Discuss the uses on this slide, and add any of your favorite ways to use essential oils aromatically. You can even demonstrate uses with props, or by having the audience place a drop of oil in their hand, rub the palms together, cup the hands over the nose, and inhale.) More ideas for aromatic use to share with the audience: Spritz essential oils on clothing for a long-lasting, pleasant scent Apply oil to a cotton ball and place in the air vents of your vehicle Add a drop of oil to a dryer sheet to give a batch of laundry a clean, fresh scent Drip two to three drops of oil on the floor during a hot shower and breathe in
- Another way to enjoy essential oils is through topical use. This is a great way to yield the benefits that essential oils hold for the skin, as well as other areas of the body. Essential oils will easily absorb into the skin, but it is also a good idea to use a carrier oil like dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to help prolong the benefits for the skin. Diluting essential oils with a carrier oil like dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil before applying will also help you to avoid skin sensitivity. Your level of sensitivity will depend on the nature of your skin, your personal health status, what oil you are using, and so-on. Some essential oils need to be diluted with a carrier oil when applied topically. A few of these oils are Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove, Cumin, Oregano, and Thyme. When you are first starting out with topical use, you can always apply a small amount of the oil, diluting it with a carrier oil like dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil, to see how your skin reacts. Let’s talk about the best areas to apply essential oils topically, and which areas we want to avoid. (Discuss the “beneficial areas” and the “sensitive areas” on the slide.)
- There are countless ways to use essential oils topically—just a few are listed here on this slide. (Discuss the uses on this slide, and add any of your favorite ways to use essential oils topically. You can even demonstrate uses with props, or by having the audience place a drop of oil in their hand, and combine it with fragrance-free lotion, massaging the mixture into their hands.)
- When it comes to using essential oils internally, you’ll want to consider application on an oil-by-oil basis. You’ll need to consider the specific chemistry of the oil, its possible effects, appropriate doses, and application methods for each individual oil. It is important to note that some essential oils simply cannot be used internally—in any amount. Each dōTERRA product has recommendations for use that include symbols, A, T, and I. “A” stands for Aromatic, “T” stands for Topical, and “I” stands for Internal. If you are using a product that has an “A” and a “T”, but not an “I”, you know that the oil is safe to use aromatically and topically, but not internally. As long as you follow recommended dosages and application guidelines, you’ll be able to easily and safely use essential oils internally. There are many internal uses for essential oils that will benefit the body and improve overall wellness. Using essential oils in your favorite recipes is also a way to reap the internal benefits, while adding pure, potent flavor to your meals. (Discuss the uses on this slide, and add any of your favorite ways to use essential oils topically.)
- Now that we’ve discussed what essential oils are, why you would want to use them, and how to use them, it is time to experience the real thing! If you are wondering where to start, Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint are just a few of the essential oils that can help kick start your essential oil journey. Lemon essential oil is one of the top selling oils at dōTERRA, and with good reason. If you are looking for an uplifting, versatile oil to start off your essential oil collection, Lemon is an excellent choice. (Discuss the uses for Lemon essential oil on the slide, and any of your favorite uses too.)
- If you are looking for an introduction to the world of essential oils, Lavender oil is a wonderful oil to start with. Not only does Lavender provide a calming, pleasant aroma, but it is very useful in everyday life as well. (Discuss the uses for Lavender essential oil on the slide, and any of your favorite uses too.)
- When you want to experience the potent power of essential oils, Peppermint oil can be used topically, aromatically, or internally for impressive results. (Discuss the uses for Peppermint essential oil on the slide, and any of your favorite uses too.)
- To review the information we went over tonight, check out the dōTERRA eBook—Essential Oils for Beginners on doTERRA.com Additional Resources: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/healthy-living-what-you-should-know-before-using-oils https://www.doterra.com/US/en/brochures-magazines-doterra-living-fall-2016-essential-oils-for-beginners https://www.doterra.com/US/en/videos-products-essential-oil-singles https://www.doterra.com/US/en/videos-products-essential-oil-blends
- Now is a good time to ask the audience if they have any questions. You will also want to give them your contact information, and any important information about ordering dōTERRA products from you, or getting started with the business.