Where Essential Oils Should Be Applied On Your Body

Nov 12, 2018

The receptors located on your skin interact with oils that you use. There are receptors on numerous areas of your body, allowing for some interesting feelings to occur if you know what kind of oils to use and the exact places to rub them when you're experiencing certain feelings.

Head

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Since this is the area at the top of your body, it makes sense to start by putting essential oils on your forehead and on your temples. Peppermint is a good oil to use as well as Tranquil essential oil, especially if you need to relax or if you have a headache.

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Neck

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Relax some of the muscles in your neck using Deep Relief. This provides a cooling feeling that begins to soothe tight and sore muscles.

Shoulders

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You want to apply cooling oils to your shoulders to relax these muscles as well. Wintergreen and peppermint are options to consider.

Heart

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When you're praying or entering a time of meditation, apply either Frankincense or Release as a way to calm the soul.

Abdomen 

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Dragon Time Essential Oil can be added to the abdomen for a delightful & soothing massage. 

Legs

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Geranium Oil can make your skin glow and look healthy when applied to your legs. 

Knees 

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Copaiba Oil is especially beneficial when massaged into knees after a long, hard work out. 

Feet 

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I great night time routine is to Rub Cedarwood oil to the bottom of your feet to relax them after a long exhausting day. 

Wrists 

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You can best take advantage of Lavender Oils amazing calming properties by applying it to your wrists

Do you use essential oils too? Let us know in the comments - and don't forget to share with your friends on social media! 

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!