We had a class today and I was asked about how to apply oils topically.  The book, “Modern Essentials,” provides an answer:

Direct application is applying the oils directly on the area of concern.  Because essential oils are so potent, more is not necessarily better.  To achieve the desired results, 1-3 drops of oil are usually adequate.  A few guidelines for direct application of the oils are as follows:

• The feet are the second fastest area of the body to absorb oils because of the large pores.  Other quick-absorbing areas include behind the ears and on the wrists.
• To produce a feeling of peace, relaxation, or energy, 3-6 drops per foot are adequate.
• When massaging a large area of the body, always dilute the oils by 15% to 30% with fractionated coconut oil.
• When applying oils to infants and small children, dilute with fractionated coconut oil.  Use 1-3 drops of an essential oil to 1 tablespoon of fractionated coconut oil for infants and 1-3 drops of an essential oil to 1 teaspoon fractionated coconut oil for children ages 2-5.
• Use caution when creating blends for topical therapeutic use.  Commercially-available blends have been specifically formulated by someone who understands the chemical constituents of each oil and which oils blend well.  The chemical properties of the oils can be altered when mixed improperly, resulting in some undesirable reactions.
• Layering individual oils is preferred over mixing your own blends for topical use.  Layering refers to the process of applying one oil, rubbing it in, and then applying another oil.  There is no need to wait more than a couple of seconds between each oil, as absorption occurs quite rapidly.  If dilution is necessary, fractionated coconut oil may be applied on top.  The layering technique is not only useful in physical healing but also in emotional clearing.

–Modern Essentials A Contemporary Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils, Fourth Edition, p. 23

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