What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are wonderful tools to have in your natural health arsenal. They can be a powerful part of any wellness routine.
With such an array of oils available on the market today, it can be hard to know where to start. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the basics of essential oil use, from choosing the right oils for your needs to incorporating them into your daily routine!
What Are the Benefits of Essential Oils?
Essential oils offer a range of health benefits, including reducing stress, improving skin health, and boosting your mood.
A Lavender Essential oil is particularly beneficial in this regard. Lavender oil is known for its calming and relaxing properties. It can also be used to improve your mood and create a more positive emotional state.
Lemon Tea Tree Oil is also a powerhouse essential oil. The zesty lemon scent aids in concentration while also adding a refreshing scent to any room!
How to Understand the Different Smells of Our Essential Oils?
You asked and we listened!
We know you love the scent of our 24hr Rosehip Face Serum. We replicated the scent in our Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil - so you can have this wonderful scent all around your home!
Our Lavender Maillette Essential Oil has the same scent as our Precious Facial Oil. Gentle, calming and floral - perfect for winding down after a long day!
How to Use Kinvara’s Essential Oils
You can use our essential oils in a number of ways:
- Add essential oils to your diffuser
Spread the beautiful scents around your room by adding a couple of drops to your diffuser! Please follow directions on your diffuser.
- Add essential oils to your bath
You can also add essential oils to a bath for an extra boost of fragrance. Simply add 3-5 drops to a warm bath. It is incredibly relaxing and beneficial for both your mind and body.
3. Add to your Mop Bucket
Finally, our personal favourite way to use our Essential Oils! Add a couple of drops to your Mop bucket/Mop Head with hot water to refresh the scent while cleaning.
Tips for Safely Using Essential Oils
When it comes to using Kinvara’s essential oils, there are a few tips for making sure you’re doing so safely and effectively.
Keep in mind that regardless of what type of essential oil you’re using, the potency of each essential oil will vary—so be sure to pay attention to the specific instructions provided in the product package. And if ever in doubt about proper usage or dosing with essential oils, don’t hesitate to consult with a doctor or contact us directly with any queries.
Are Essential Oils Overrated?
Are essential oils just a fad, or do they really have health benefits? The fact is that there is an extensive body of research done by Hopkin’s Medicine to back up the medicinal and calming benefits of essential oils. And while they can be powerful and helpful in treating a variety of issues like stress, insomnia,it's important to remember that essential oils should never be applied directly to skin without being properly diluted.
FAQs on Kinvara’s Essential Oil Use
We know that using Kinvara’s essential oils can give you a range of benefits, but it's easy to get a little overwhelmed. So here are some common questions and answers on how to use them effectively:
- What’s the best way to store my oils?
Store your essential oils in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight or heat sources. This will keep them potent and last longer.
- How many drops of oil should I use?
Start with 1-3 drops of essential oil. You can always adjust up or down based on the desired scent level.
- Do I need to dilute my essential oils?
Yes, you should always dilute your essential oils for safe usage. You can try using 1 drop of essential oil to every 10 drops of carrier oil, like coconut oil or jojoba oil when using during massages.
We hope you enjoy our essential oils!
The Kinvara Team x
