10 Ultimate Essential Oils: Crash Course For Beginners

New to essential oils?

Do you feel like essential oils is foreign territory to you? Do you want to learn about essential oils? This essential oil is a quick crash to cover the basic info needed to start your learning journey off on the right foot!

Essential oils have been around a very long time. They have so many uses, which stands to reason of why they are so popular today.

Start with the basics! This detailed essential oil starter course will have you on your way to becoming an expert in a very short time! With over 300 types of oils and almost as many ways to use each one, i must admit that starting out using essential oils can feel a bit overwhelming to say the least. Thats why I've compiled 10 to get you started on the right track.

What is an Essential oil?

Essential oils are generally extracted by distillation, often by using steam. An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.

Keep in Mind

keep in mind that if certain oils are blended together with the correct knowledge based on therapeutic properties, the blends can be even more powerful than a single oil. A little bit of oil goes a very long way, a starter set of oils lasts months if not longer. I guess it's a good thing the shelf life of oils is around 18-24 months.

Oils 101: 10 Most Popular Oils

Lavendar: Probably the first oil everyone hears about is lavendar. Everyone enjoys this sweet fresh, bouquet-like scent of Lavender. The aroma is extremely pleasant and pleases the palette of many. Also great for use on skin and hair.

Peppermint: Know for its plethora of uses and potent smell. Peppermint oil is wonderful for hair growth. Relieves aches, pain, headaches and has a cooling effect that soothes respiratory infections and itchy skin. ( Do not use around the face of children or infants )

Rosemary: Add to a bath to soothe, also helps boosting the immune system by bringing down stress. It works as a fantastic detoxifier for our liver. If you want to improve both hair thickness and hair growth, it is a great choice due to its ability to improve cellular regeneration. Its even adept at treating problems of indigestion, constipation, stomach cramps, bloating and relieving flatulence.

Eucalyptus: Relieves cold and congestions. Great for pain. Add some to a warm bath to help relieve arthritis pain and boost your immune system. Also great for hair growth. (Do not use around the face of children or infants)

Cedarwood: It has a rich, and sauna-like scent that men love. Its masculine but not too much so that women can enjoy it too. It has a truly amazing ability to surround you with peace. Treat yourself to incredible hair and skin, and even freshen up your space.

Sweet Orange: Turn any day right back around by adding this cheery scent to your favorite diffuser. Say goodbye to blemishes and use it to spruce up your skin by adding 4 drops coconut oil and 1 drop Orange to a cotton ball and rubbing on your skin. Used in household cleaners as well as a degreaser.

Tea Tree: Extremely beneficial when added to skin and hair products. Used in lotions for acne and skin irritations. Added to shampoos to combat dandruff and lice.

Ylang Ylang: Many often use this oil on the skin to promote relaxation, kill bacteria, lower blood pressure, and increase sexual desire. Also very commonly used in aromatherapy and is used for memory and thinking skills. As well as part of a combination spray used to kill head lice.

Frankincense: When you need some self-reflection, are searching for a moment of peace, or are looking for a calm companion, the grounding, complex aroma of Frankincense will get the job done.

Lemon: A natural cleaner and used in many products. Repels insects naturally and used in aromatherapy.

What is a carrier oil?

A carrier oil is basically a light oil that you use to infuse the essential oil in to dilute the potency to be apply to apply it to the skin!

Along with essential oils, I normally also stock up on carrier oils, as it’s best to dilute essential oils. Some oils can even burn the skin if applied directly. I’ve found that a diffuser is also beneficial. To stay focused and feel relaxed add any of the following, sweet orange, lavendar, peppermint or eucalyptus!

Oils That Blend well together

Cedarwood: Rosemary, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang

Eucalyptus: Rosemary, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Cedarwood

Frankincense: Cedarwood, Lavender, Sweet Orange, Lemon

Lavender: Frankincense, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cedarwood,

Peppermint: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Sweet Orange, Rosemary

Tea Tree: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Sweet Orange

Ylang ylang: Lemon, Sweet Orange,

Throw Away Toxic Secented Plug ins!

Remember those toxic scented plug-ins? Yep, throw them away abnd keep it natural! Your favorite essential oils and a diffuser will be your new best friends.