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Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

sassenach1 — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 17:32:15 GMT

I've not had bad allergies most of my life, but for the past year, I have. I was given some samples of Essential Oils and liked them. Does anyone have experience with them? I am willing to try.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

Toppers — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 05:21:57 GMT

@sassenach1 wrote:
I've not had bad allergies most of my life, but for the past year, I have. I was given some samples of Essential Oils and liked them. Does anyone have experience with them? I am willing to try.

Hi @sassenach1,

There were some past discussions about using essential oils over in the Beauty forum awhile ago.

You might be able to find them by doing a search for them up at the top of the page in the search bar, by trying to look for some of the posts in the community section of the forums. That's what I would try doing.

I use oils myself. I like using Lavendar before I go to sleep.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

Dusty1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:50:54 GMT

I have used some essential oils. There are a lot of claims made that they "may" do this or "might" do that & there are people that swear by them. That they do miraculous things. I wish it were true & it's easy to get pulled in by all of the claims, but I really haven't found anything that wondrous. I like some of the smells & I mostly use them for that. Start slow & do some research on claims & prices. You can pick up small bottles of the basics at health food stores. I hope you find the thing that works for you. Be sure that you are looking at essential oils. There are a lot of fragrance oils out there, too. For candles & soaps & things that aren't skin safe.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

mpobs — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:02:14 GMT

Hi @sassenach1

my entire family uses essential oils. We love them. We all have seasonal allergies and diffusing the oils, lemon, peppermint and lavender really helps along with applying to the wrists and back of neck.

I use my oils for just about everything: making my house smell good, aide in sleep, making my own chemical free cleaning products, skin care, dental care, - I could go on & on.

I do recommend that you do your research about oils - not all oils are created equally. Many have additives and are not pure. I chose Young Living's essential oils. They gave a seed to seal promise. If you have questions let me know and I can email you. I am a distributor for YL and can help you if you need it!

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

sassenach1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:47:48 GMT

@Toppers wrote:
@sassenach1 wrote:
I've not had bad allergies most of my life, but for the past year, I have. I was given some samples of Essential Oils and liked them. Does anyone have experience with them? I am willing to try.
Hi @sassenach1,

There were some past discussions about using essential oils over in the Beauty forum awhile ago.

You might be able to find them by doing a search for them up at the top of the page in the search bar, by trying to look for some of the posts in the community section of the forums. That's what I would try doing.

I use oils myself. I like using Lavendar before I go to sleep.

@Thanks, @Toppers ! I'll look for some old threads. We've used a lavender and vanilla pillow spray from Bath & body Works for years. It is so nice to smell just before going to sleep.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

sassenach1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:57:53 GMT

@Dusty1 wrote:
I have used some essential oils. There are a lot of claims made that they "may" do this or "might" do that & there are people that swear by them. That they do miraculous things. I wish it were true & it's easy to get pulled in by all of the claims, but I really haven't found anything that wondrous. I like some of the smells & I mostly use them for that. Start slow & do some research on claims & prices. You can pick up small bottles of the basics at health food stores. I hope you find the thing that works for you. Be sure that you are looking at essential oils. There are a lot of fragrance oils out there, too. For candles & soaps & things that aren't skin safe.

@Dusty1 Thank you. I prefer not taking meds so I am looking for natural remedies and hoping they will be effective. I am sensitive to scents, but some of the oils don't bother me and are actually nice. Will look for essential oils.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

sassenach1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:00:37 GMT

@mpobs wrote:
Hi @sassenach1
my entire family uses essential oils. We love them. We all have seasonal allergies and diffusing the oils, lemon, peppermint and lavender really helps along with applying to the wrists and back of neck.
I use my oils for just about everything: making my house smell good, aide in sleep, making my own chemical free cleaning products, skin care, dental care, - I could go on & on.
I do recommend that you do your research about oils - not all oils are created equally. Many have additives and are not pure. I chose Young Living's essential oils. They gave a seed to seal promise. If you have questions let me know and I can email you. I am a distributor for YL and can help you if you need it!

@mpobs Nice! Thank you for the info. Am considering options. Gotta get rid of these allergies!!

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

Snowpuppy — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:24:01 GMT

Do your homework before investing your $ so you know what to purchase as a remedy for specific conditions.

Eucalyptus oil is very effective for upper respiratory ailments and it's reasonably priced. Not all oils are pleasant smelling like a Glade air freshener. Many are quite potent and some can burn the skin on contact so learn as you go.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

Dusty1 — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 01:11:41 GMT

Let us know what you decide on & how it works for you.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

kutira — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 04:42:38 GMT

Go to Young Living and look at all the info on essential oils. I used to buy from them a lot; just got cheap and my former massage therapist disappeared so I'm just not being challenged to get them.

Hope you feel better!

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

esmeraldagooch — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:34:55 GMT

I am following a therapeutic oil company on facebook and may decide to buy a cold diffuser soon.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

QVCmissy — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 21:40:55 GMT

Yes I do. I make a kick mosquito butt repellent in the summer...(I am a Cub Scout leader and even the men come to me for a spritz) I dab for energy, mood, relaxation, and just because I like them. I use tea tree and eucalyptus and peppermint medicinally.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

MaggieMack — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:21:50 GMT

My sister uses an essential oil for her exzema, blended especially for it. The brand is Veriditas. She says it works.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

I like celery — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 15:48:41 GMT

I haven't had luck with essential oils, but I do have super, super, sensitive skin. I've always been reluctant to mention how essential oils can possibly be irritating for some skin types. Someone posted the following link in the Beauty forum not too long ago, regarding.how it's possible to be allergic to some essential oils. I think I might be in that category. Here's the link, if you're interested:

https://www.liveoakacupuncture.com/possible-allergic-essential-oils/

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

Sunshine Kate — Mon, 02 May 2016 22:44:55 GMT

I use Young Living Essential Oils daily. I use for sleep, energy, bug bites, headaches, skin, etc.

Love them!!

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marky — Wed, 04 May 2016 03:19:06 GMT

I use a mixture of lavender, orange (or lemon), peppermint with the carrier oil Jojoba for the arthritis in my hands and wrists. It works wonders. I have taken very few Aleve since I started using the oils. It works quickly too.

I also use oils in a diffuser at night to help me sleep. I use a combo of lavender, cedarwood, and marjoram. It does help with my sleep issues and the aroma is so calming.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

barb40 — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 02:27:13 GMT

I'm just starting to learn more about how to use essential oils...what is the best type of diffuser to use? Thanks!

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

Rachb — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:40:23 GMT

@barb40 I love Young Living EOs, and I'm a distributors, but I'm not crazy about their diffusers. I recommend NOW brand diffusers. You can get them on Amazon.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

SilleeMee — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 12:25:17 GMT

I've beem using EOs for many years. I clean my house with them. I treat health issues with them. I diffuse them into the air for enjoyment and for therapeutic reasons.

A friend bought me the best diffuser...ADVANCED AROMATHERAPY oil diffuser. It's a small electric, white in color with four black knobs on it. It's a nebulizer and you don't have to add anything or buy anything extra to use it. Amazon has it for around 129.

I buy many of my oils from pipingrock. Their in-house oils rival the best but are more reasonably priced. if you visit their site be sure to check the essential oils tab and there you will find a book...The Complete Book of... . It's a wonderful, informative book to get you started.

Re: Anyone Tried Essential Oils?

barb40 — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 01:00:23 GMT

Thank you Rachb and SilleeMee for your informative replies!