From cleaning to cooking, sleeping to sports, essential oils have the power to improve whole-life wellness. The best way to access the benefits in those little amber bottles? Use essential oils correctly.<\/p>\n
Even the most experienced oil aficionado can use the occasional EO refresher. And while this list of 10 essential oil mistakes isn\u2019t carved in stone, consider it solid advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Mistake 1: Assuming all essential oils are created equal<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nNot all essential oils are created the same\u2014quality and purity varies greatly among companies. If you want to ensure you\u2019re getting the highest quality oils, go with the trusted industry leader. Yep, that\u2019s us! Young Living\u2019s Seed to Seal\u00ae<\/a> quality commitment means we\u2019re super strict on what ingredients we allow in our products<\/a> and how we source the botanicals for our essential oils<\/a>. We test the water, the soil, and the air on our farms to safeguard the process and protect our products. If it doesn\u2019t meet our superior standard, we walk away.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re as into knowing just what\u2019s inside your bottle of Bergamot oil<\/a> as we are, here are a few things you can do:<\/p>\n\n- Carefully read the ingredients on your essential oil bottle.<\/li>\n
- Research how the company sources and produces their oils:\n
\n- Do they put synthetics, contaminants, or cheap fillers in their products?<\/li>\n
- Does the company care about the communities, ecosystems, and agricultural practices related to their farms?<\/li>\n
- Do they test their essential oils an average of 95 times before they hit the market? We do, thanks to our Seed to Seal quality commitment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Mistake 2: Leaving essential oils out of your personal care routine<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you\u2019re not using essential oils in your personal care routine, you\u2019re missing out on some major perks. Plus, pampering yourself is easier than you think! Here are some ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n
\n- Add some essential oils to your bath. Only a few drops of Lavender<\/a>, Geranium<\/a>, and Copaiba<\/a> and bathtime quickly becomes a mini R&R retreat.<\/li>\n
- Ramp up your relaxation with an oil-infused massage<\/a> and enjoy a much-needed at-home spa night.<\/li>\n
- Say yes to renewed, radiant skin when you include essential oils in your skin care routine. Tea Tree<\/a> battles blemishes, Helichrysum<\/a> hydrates parched skin, and Frankincense<\/a> gives you that radiant glow. And that\u2019s just a handful of the beauty-boosting oils on the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mistake 3: Ingesting all essential oils<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nSure, some berries are edible, but unless you picked them from the garden or grocery store, it\u2019s best to proceed with caution before popping random berries in your mouth. The same holds true for essential oils.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
If you\u2019re as into knowing just what\u2019s inside your bottle of Bergamot oil<\/a> as we are, here are a few things you can do:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not using essential oils in your personal care routine, you\u2019re missing out on some major perks. Plus, pampering yourself is easier than you think! Here are some ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n Sure, some berries are edible, but unless you picked them from the garden or grocery store, it\u2019s best to proceed with caution before popping random berries in your mouth. The same holds true for essential oils.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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Mistake 2: Leaving essential oils out of your personal care routine<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Mistake 3: Ingesting all essential oils<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n