Essential oils offer incredible benefits, but it's crucial to dilute them properly. Depending on they type of oil used, dilution mediums can be anything from edible oils like olive and coconut to alcohol. Keep in mind that alcohol when applied to the skin will absorb (transdermally) faster into the body than natural oils; which take a bit longer due to their molecular structure and nature. A cautionary tale from a seasoned aromatherapist emphasizes the importance of dilution, as direct contact led to health issues due to over-stressing the liver with concentrated oils. Always dilute for safer usage.
Types of Essential Oils and Their Benefits:
- Bergamot: Cheery and uplifting, but be mindful of photo sensitivity (keep in a light-proof container).
- Cardamom: Spicy and stimulating, enhances circulation.
- Chamomile: Calming and soothing, suitable for sensitive skin.
- Cinnamon: Spicy and stimulating, boosts circulation—avoid direct skin application.
- Cypress: Tones veins, reduces inflammation, antibacterial properties.
- Geranium: Balances oil production, ideal for oily and combination skin.
- Frankincense: Regenerative, reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and scarring.
- Ginger: Spicy, stimulating, and clearing.
- Ho Wood: Safe rosewood alternative, increases circulation, acts as a natural disinfectant.
- Jasmine: Promotes skin healing, restores youthful skin.
- Kapur Kachri: Anti-microbial, reduces inflammation, aids in hair growth.
- Lavender: Calming and soothing, a versatile essential oil.
- Lemon: Uplifting, oil-balancing, acne-reducing.
- Lemongrass: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, uplifting, and anti-anxiety.
- Myrrh: Heals wounds, stimulates circulation, reduces fine lines.
- Rosemary: Stimulating, antiseptic, anti-fungal with youth-enhancing properties.
- Sandalwood: Excellent for mature, dry, damaged skin, calming.
- Tea Tree: Microbial, anti-inflammatory, clears up acne and inflamed skin.
- Turmeric: Reduces acne, inflammation, antiseptic, great for all skin types.
- Vetiver: Anti-aging, cicatrisant (promotes wound healing), repels bugs, regenerates tissues.
- Virginia Cedar: Stimulating, anti-inflammatory, repels bugs, increases hair growth.
- Ylang Ylang: Seriously calming, reverses aging signs, tames acne, oily skin.

Play It Safe
Harness the power of essential oils but handle them with care. Dilute for safe and effective use, unlocking the full potential of these natural wonders for your skin and well-being. For more information on using essential oils, take a look at this link from WebMD with helpful reminders and hints on how to play it safe with our bodies: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-essential-oils.