March|April 2023 Southern Woman

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Essential Oils AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE

If you haven't experimented with essential oils yet...it's time! Over the past few years, these oils have become popular natural treatments for stress relief, headaches, insomnia, nausea, and the list goes on! If it is bothering you, there is likely an essential oil that can help. An essential oil is essential in the sense that it contains the essence of the plant's fragrance —the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived. Most commonly the oils are inhaled by using a diffuser or humidifier. You can also dilute essential oils by mixing them with a carrier oil and applying them directly to your skin. You can even get creative and add them to body wash, shampoo, and lotion. However you choose to utilize them, we hope you find this guide to some common oils and their benefits useful!

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