Essential oils have been a beauty and wellness secret for centuries, harnessing the power of plants to promote relaxation, soothe common ailments, and even enhance your natural radiance. If you’re curious about exploring these fragrant remedies but feeling overwhelmed by all the options, this guide for essential oils for kids is for you.
THIS IS JUST A GUIDE, NOT A MEDICAL ADVICE.
Please consult your doctor before using any essential oils.
Sandalwood
is derived from the steam distillation of the wood from the sandalwood tree. It’s woody, and earthy aroma is incredibly grounding and rich, but not overwhelming.
Health Benefits:
Promotes healthy, smooth skin Reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes Enhances mood
Uses:
Can be used on skin to heal rush and other skin problems and it has calming effect.
Lavender
This is the gentlest of essential oils, but also one of the most powerful, making it a favorite of households for its health properties and uses of lavender essential oil. In fact, it’s so popular and has so many potential uses, they say “when in doubt, try lavender”.
Health Benefits:
Widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities. Soothes occasional skin irritations, helps skin recover quickly, and eases muscle tension.
Uses:
Add a few drops to warm bath or to your pillow at night. Can help with skin conditions – massage on temples, scalp and forehead. Good for better sleep.
Frankincense
A tree or shrub that produces a gum or resin that can be steam distilled into an essential oil with HUGE health benefits. The aroma of frankincense is uniquely warm, deep, rich, and incense-like.
Health Benefits:
It helps build and maintain a healthy immune system. Relieves muscle pain, promotes emotional balance and soothes stress and anxiety.
Uses:
Rub into palms and inhale or apply on temples for rejuvenation. Help children to balance their stress and anxiety.
Peppermint
An oil that is created by steam distilling the leaves, stems and flower buds, and the aroma of a quality brand can be very sweet, and obviously minty, in nature.
Health Benefits:
Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing and relaxes the body. Also great for fresh room Aroma.
Uses:
Dilute and apply to the abdomen; Dilute and massage on temples, forehead and bridge of the nose; Good use for Fatigue and Exhaustion.
Ylang Ylang
A nice-smelling oil, the physical and emotional support. Ylang Ylang can offer is much more than just a room deodorizer. It’s smells overwhelming floral and sweet..
Health Benefits:
Helps balance hormones Promotes healthy skin and hair Lifts mood while having a calming effect
Uses:
Massage into neck, shoulders and tired feet Rub 1-2 drops in palms and inhale deeply. Good for anger and sadness
Patchouli
Its aroma is very rich and earthy, with an herbal and balsamic scent. It’s also a kind of “love it or hate it” oil, and you’ll likely find people drawn to it or absolutely repulsed.
Health Benefits:
Grounding, balancing effect on emotions Promotes a smooth, glowing complexion. Reduces scars and renew skin
Uses:
Massage balm, 1-2 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil with a Coconut Oil before being applied to the body to relieve dryness or to balance oily and acne-prone skin.. It is beneficial for all skin types.
Rosemary
is a steam-distilled oil taken from the flowering plant. It smells much stronger than the plant, very herbaceous, and woody with “evergreen undertones”.
Health Benefits:
Supports healthy hair, healthy digestion, respiratory function and helps reduce nervous tension and fatigue
Uses:
Diffuse or rub into palms and inhale to help stimulate confidence and clarity Can be used in skin and hair. Massage onto your scalp, legs or feet
Grapefruit
A therapeutic oil, is created by cold-pressing the rind of the fruit to extract the oil. The oils in this fruit are incredibly beneficial to the metabolism. The aroma of the oil is clean, fresh, a little bitter, and of course, citrusy.
Health Benefits:
Cleanses and purifies Beneficial for oily skin issues Supports healthy metabolism Helps reduce mental and physical fatigue
Uses:
Can help freshen laundry, gym bags, kitchen, etc Rub into palms and inhale. Increases attention and releases stress.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus oil is created through the steam distillation of the leaves from the shrubs and trees, leaving an aroma that is sweet, and slightly fruity.
Health Benefits:
Assists with clear breathing Supports overall respiratory health Soothes tired, sore muscles Purifying and cleansing properties
Uses:
Assists with clear breathing, supports overall respiratory health. Soothes tired, sore muscles.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is created by steam distilling the leaves/blades from this grass. Its aroma is lemony and grassy but also a little bitter and pungent.
Health Benefits:
Supports healthy digestion Soothes aching muscles and tendons Purifies and tones skin
Uses:
Massage over the stomach and large muscle groups. Also improve focus and concentration.
Lemon
Lemon helps to protect against immune threats. The aroma of the oil is citrusy, sharp, and slightly sweet
Healthy Benefits:
Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces. Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion. Supports healthy respiratory function. Promotes a positive mood and cognitive ability
Uses:
Apply on chest or massage over the stomach for help with digestion. Diffuse for a fresh, clean scent and help with focus.
Tangerine
Tangerine is cold-pressed from the rind of the fruit. Its aroma is very citrusy (duh) and sweet.
Health Benefits:
Excellent source of antioxidants Soothing and relaxing. Cleansing and purifying. Supports a healthy immune system.
Uses:
Add a drop to a cotton ball and place in gym bags or drawers to fight mustiness Add a drop to your facial cleanser to help boost the cleansing rooms.
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