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READ MOREWHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
They are called 'essential' because they contain the essence of a plant, including its aromatic and wellness properties.Essential oils are becoming extremely popular worldwide, but what exactly are they? In short, essential oils are concentrated, liquid plant extracts used for aromatic and wellness purposes. They are called “essential” because they contain the essence of a plant. Essential oils come from a variety of plant sources, including flowers, grasses, fruits, roots, trees, and leaves.
HOW CAN I USE ESSENTIAL OILS?
There are three main ways to use essential oils: diffusion, topical application and household. If you want to know how to use essential oils with children, please consult this helpful article here and be sure to check out our Kids Line that is formulated at a two percent dilution and is safe for topical application on children two years and older.
WHAT'S ON MY BOTTLE?
- NAME - This is the name of your essential oil or blend.
- SCIENTIFIC NAME - This section appears on single essential oils, and represents how your essential oil is referred to in nature.
- SOURCE COUNTRY - This is where your essential oil was distilled.
- SIZE - This number represents the size of the bottle. At RMO, we sell our oils in 5 ml or 15 ml bottles.
ICONS
We have three different icons for recommended use on the RMO essential oils: Diffuse, Topical Application and Household. Some essential oils have one icon, while others can have all three. To learn what each icon means, check out the sections below.
DIFFUSE
One of the most effective ways to use essential oils is with diffusion. If your essential oil is right for diffusing, you’ll notice a Diffuse icon on the label. We do not recommend diffusing oils that do not have this icon.
Using a diffuser is easy: Fill the diffuser with water to the recommended line, put 5-10 drops (more or less as needed) into the diffuser and then turn it on. The ultrasonic technology produces vibrations at a high frequency, turning the water into mist. As you breathe in the aromatic mist, the oil's beneficial properties are immediately absorbed into your body.
BUY A DIFFUSERTOPICAL APPLICATION
Another effective way to use essential oils is to apply them topically. Make sure your oil has the Topical Application icon on its label before applying. This method works best when you have a specific area of the body that needs relief. After you've diluted your essential oil with a carrier oil, apply it to the desired area and the oil will be absorbed into the body. Do not apply essential oils to sensitive parts of the body.
CARRIER OILS
When applying essential oils topically, we recommend that you always use a carrier oil to protect your skin. Because our essential oils are authentic and pure, their high levels of concentration can irritate the skin when applied without a carrier oil. Olive, jojoba, avocado, sweet almond, grapeseed and fractionated coconut oil are a few great options. Remember, carrier oils do not limit the effectiveness of the essential oil in any way; they just safely transfer the oil to your skin.
DILUTION RATE CHART
- Percentage
- Drops of EO per ½ tsp carrier oil
- 2%
- 1-3 drops
- 5%
- 3-7drops
- 10%
- 8-15drops
Please consult this chart when applying essential oils topically to adults. For a dilution chart for children, please click here
HOUSEHOLD
The final way we recommend using essential oils is for household purposes. If your essential oil can be used for cleaning and other uses in the home, it will have the Household icon.
We have a variety of cleaning recipes that use our essential oils on The RMO Blog and on individual product pages. You can also mix your favorite household essential oils with water, baking soda, vinegar or borax to create custom, natural cleaning recipes.
S.A.A.F.E. PROMISE
Our S.A.A.F.E. Promise is our guarantee to you that our essential oils are what we say they are: 100% pure and natural. We conduct GC/MS tests on each of our essential oils twice; once before we buy them from a supplier and again before we send them to you. The RMO S.A.A.F.E. Promise ensures you receive an authentic product you can trust.
HOW TO STORE MY ESSENTIAL OILS?
Essential oils are volatile compounds. They are sensitive to heat and oxygen, and they can lose their potency if they are not cared for properly. Always store your oils in a cool, dark place, with the lid tightly capped.
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