What aromatherapy oil can be applied directly to the skin?

Lavender is the kindest of all the oils and is good for burns, spots, allergies, insect bites, tickly coughs, IBS, actually almost everything!!! Tea Tree is antiseptic, antiviral and great for spots and coughs/colds.





I have just qualified so I know what I'm talking about..!What aromatherapy oil can be applied directly to the skin?
all if you dilute with appropriate medium such as grapeseed oil. use correct amount of drops to correct amount of oil. there are contra indications with alot of oils like certain ailments or pregnancy. so always check the one you choose is suitableWhat aromatherapy oil can be applied directly to the skin?
Lavendar or tea tree. Lavendar is great for all sorts - burns, cuts, spots. And if you put a bit behind your ears at night it will really help you sleep.





Tea tree is antibacterial - i've also used this one on spots, but it smells a bit!





All others I would put in a mixer oil as they are not safe to use neat on the skin. I've just made up an antiperspirant with citronella, bergamot and lemongrass.
I would say lavender as well, but watch out for the tea tree oil. I had a MASSIVE allergic reaction to it to just putting a couple of drops on my wrist.
I suppose it depends how sensative your skin is.





lavender should be OK to start you off.
as long as you mix them with a base oil all can be applied to the skin,almond oil is a good base oil.
Essential oils that are mild are: chamomile, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, orange blossom (also called neroli), rose, sandalwood, spearmint, and ylang ylang, to name a few. If you have any doubts, use a lead oil, such as grapeseed oil, like someone else already mentioned, or sweet almond oil.
Lavender and Tea Tree are usually Ok to apply directly to the skin in small amounts, for use as a disinfectant or anti-bacterial agent, or in the case of lavender, for quick relief and healing without scarring of superficial burns.





All others are best used diluted in a carrier oil; or in water, for bathing. Read ';The Fragrant Pharmacy'; by Patricia Worwood, which is all about the use of the oils .
Any oil can be applied directly to the skin as long as it is diluted properly; Check out the link below for more info on essential oils, their uses and what dilution is needed for each.
I'm currently doing a diploma course in aromatherapy and have been taught that no essential oil should be used liberally on the skin undiluted. This is because they are concentrated and can irritate the skin. Not only that but the smell would be overbearing. Always use a carrier oil if massaging an essential oil onto the skin. For every tablespoon of carrier oil, use one drop of essential oil, depending upon which one it is and its strength. However, for spots, a dab of tea tree oil directly onto it will be okay. Other than this, I would advise not to use oils directly onto the skin without utilising a base/carrier oil first. The carrier oil also acts to help the essential oil absorb into your skin. Good carrier oils to use are sweet almond and grapeseed...available from local health shops. Holland and Barrett are doing some great deals at the moment.

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