CP Topical Use Essential Oils
CP Topical Use Essential Oils
Essential Oils
Why Use Essential Oils Topically?
• Significant benefits for the skin
• Simultaneously provides aromatic
benefits as the user inhales essential
oils on the skin
• Provides soothing, calming, warming,
cooling, or energizing feelings for the
body
• Allows the user to target specific areas
of the body
Benefits For the Skin
• Reduce the appearance of skin
imperfections
• Cleanse the skin
• Help reduce fine lines and wrinkles
• Promote a glowing complexion
• Soothe irritated skin
Benefits For the Body
• Benefit for the body
• Relaxing, calming, soothing
• Warming and cooling properties
• Relieves tension, soothes muscles
• Can benefit the body as a whole,
or target specific areas
How Does it Work?
• Each essential oil contains chemical
components with unique benefits
• After topical application, the oil is
absorbed into the skin, and the user
experiences these benefits
• The user can simultaneously enjoy
the aromatic benefits of the oil as they
breathe in the aroma
Safety
• Dilution
• Carrier oils
• Dosage
• Sensitivity
Dilution
Always dilute these oils before use:
• Cassia
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Cumin
• Oregano
• Thyme
Carrier Oils
• Pure vegetable oil
• dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
• dōTERRA Spa Hand and Body Lotion
• Recommended dilution ratio: 3 drops
of carrier oil to 1 drop of essential oil
Application Amounts
• Start with 1–2 drops and
increase as necessary
• Repeat dose every 4–6 hours
as needed
Sensitivity
• Sensitivity test
• Sun sensitivity
Essential Oil Classification
• Neat
• Sensitive
• Dilute
Areas to Avoid
• Eyes and the skin around the eyes
• The inner ears, inner nose
• Genitals
• Injured, broken, or damaged skin
Best Areas for Topical Application
• Face
• Temples, forehead, base of the
skull, and neck
• Abdomen
• Arms
• Legs
• Back
• Chest
• Bottoms of the feet
Examples of Topical Usage
Deep Blue: Apply on your wrists,
shoulders, and neck after long hours
on the computer.
Eucalyptus: Apply topically to the
chest and breathe deeply for an
invigorating vapor
Frankincense: Add to daily
moisturizer to reduce the appearance
of blemishes and rejuvenate the skin
Lavender: Add Lavender to bath
water to soak away stress, or apply it
to the temples or back of the neck
Products Infused with Essential Oils
• Skincare product lines: Verage®,
®
HD Clear , Essential Skin Care,
• Deep Blue® Rub
• dōTERRA® SPA Products
• dōTERRA® Breathe
• Correct-X®
Questions?