How to Use Essential Oils

Feeling a bit lost about how to use essential oils? You’re not alone! With so much buzz around these little bottles of plant-powered goodness, it’s easy to feel unsure. But don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through it all. By the end of this blog post, you’ll know exactly how to bring the benefits of essential oils into your daily life with confidence and joy.

The Benefits of Essential Oils

We’ve touched on this in a previous post, but let’s have a quick refresh! Essential oils are more than just lovely scents. They’re powerful, natural plant extracts that can support your emotional and mental wellbeing.

When inhaled, essential oil molecules travel straight to the limbic system, the part of your brain that handles emotions, memories, and behaviour. Each oil has its own personality. Whether you’re looking to relax, uplift your mood, reduce anxiety, relieve pain, support meditation, clear your mind or cleanse the vibe of your living space, there’s likely an essential oil to help.

How to Use Essential Oils

Essential oils are highly concentrated and packed with nature’s essence, so a little goes a long way! Here are some safe and delightful ways to enjoy them:

1. Diffusers: Add a few drops to an essential oil diffuser and let the scent gently fill your room. This is one of the most effective (and relaxing) ways to use essential oils.

2. Inhale Directly: Feeling tense? Simply open the bottle and take a few slow, deep breaths. It’s an instant mood shift.

3. On Natural Materials: Pop a drop or two onto a piece of fabric, a wooden bead, or even a lava rock. Place it in your wardrobe, hang it in your car, or keep it on your desk for a slow, continuous release of aromas.

4. Freshen Up Your Home: Add a drop or two inside your bin, shoe cupboard, or any not-so-fresh space. It’s a natural way to cleanse the air and lift the atmosphere.

What Not to Do with Essential Oils

Essential oils may be natural, but they’re potent. Here are a few important safety tips to keep in mind:

🚫 Don’t apply them directly to your skin (unless diluted with a carrier oil). Pure essential oils can cause irritation or even allergic reactions.

🚫 Avoid direct contact with clothes or fabrics—they might stain or damage the material.

🚫 Never ingest essential oils. They’re not meant to be taken internally and can be harmful if swallowed.

If any oil comes into contact with your skin, rinse thoroughly with soap and water.

Botanifolia’s Essential Oil Blends

At Botanifolia, we handcraft each essential oil blend with care, using only high-quality, pure essential oils. Every blend is thoughtfully created to support a specific mood or intention, perfect for daily rituals of well-being.

No.04 Deep Sleep Essential Oil Blend – Featuring calming lavender and chamomile to help you unwind and drift off with ease. Perfect for bedtime routines.

No.05 Manifest Essential Oil Blend – With sacred oils like frankincense, myrrh, clove, and orange, this blend is ideal for meditation, setting intentions, or simply feeling grounded and inspired.

No.06 Happiness Ritual Essential Oil Blend – A cheerful blend of bergamot, lemon verbena, and ylang ylang designed to brighten your mood and bring joy to your day.

Whether you’re creating a cosy bedtime ritual or simply need a quick mood boost, our essential oil blends are here to support your wellbeing naturally.

Explore our essential oil collection and bring the power of botanicals into your daily life. It’s time to reconnect with nature and yourself, one drop at a time.