How to Use doTERRA Essential Oils 

Three simple ways, hundreds of benefits

Essential oils have changed the way we live - and we love it!


You don’t need a degree in chemistry or extensive training to use essential oils effectively. With a basic understanding of safety precautions and application methods, it is easy to start using essential oils in your daily routines.

Aromatic

Aromatic use of essential oils includes any application method that helps you experience the aroma of the oil. Breathe in from the bottle, add a drop to your palms and inhale, add a few drops to a diffuser, or even drop it onto carpet or upholstery.

Topical

Topical application of essential oils allows the oil to absorb into the skin.

Mix with 1-2 drops of carrier oil, like fractionated coconut oil, and apply topically to target specific areas of the body such as muscle or joint discomfort or tummy discomfort.

Internal

Internal use of certain essential oils can be beneficial to the body and add unique flavor profiles to dishes and beverages. 

Take a drop under your tongue, add a drop to 4oz of water or liquid, take in a capsule or add to a recipe when cooking.

Aromatic Use

This is the easiest way to utilize oils in your home. Our sense of smell is a very powerful tool. It's through our smell receptors that there's a direct connection to the limbic system.

The limbic system controls many things including emotions, behavior, and memory. This powerful connection means essential oils can have a profound effect on our bodies when used aromatically to stimulate the limbic system.

Common ways to use aromatically are:

  • An essential oil diffuser

  • Smelling directly from the bottle

  • Dropping oil in palms and cupping palms around the mouth and nose

  • Wearing as a personal fragrance

  • Spraying into the air

  • Dropping onto fabric or carpet

Many oils have uplifting effects on your emotions and others provide calming and grounding effects. In addition, many oils can help promote a restful sleep when used aromatically during the night and others can help get rid of unwanted odors and germs in the air.

Topical Use

Applying oils directly to the skin is a great way to help them absorb into your body. Because essential oils are lipid soluble they easily penetrate the skin and when absorbed can provide localized benefits. You can use them in a massage, apply them to targeted areas, or add to lotions and moisturizers. 

It is advised to always dilute essential oils when applying them on the skin to avoid sensitivity. Dilution is a process in which essential oils are mixed with a carrier oil that helps “carry” the essential oil onto the skin.

Some of my favorite carrier oils are:

  • Fractionated coconut oil

  • Jojoba oil

  • Sweet almond oil

  • Argan oil

  • Rosehip oil

Internal Use

If you’ve never used essential oils internally before, it might seem strange to consume something so powerful and potent. However, pure essential oils are derived from abundant plants in nature, offering a wide spectrum of benefits when used internally.

Because our bodies are designed to metabolize and process compounds found in nature, we are already equipped to metabolize essential oils. Essential oils are merely high concentrations of natural compounds—the parts that give plants their taste and smell.

While some essential oils are never appropriate for internal consumption, plenty of oils can be safely taken internally and processed by the body.

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What are the best essential oils? 

The best essential oils are naturally sourced. To see why dōTERRA is committed to providing only the purest essential oils, click below. Each oil is unique, making it easy to find a naturally sourced solution for your specific wellness needs. Some of the most popular essential oils have multiple benefits and application methods. As you try different essential oils, you will learn which ones work best for you and your needs. For the best essential oil experience, it is important to use oils that are pure, potent, and safe. Learn why dōTERRA essential oils are some of the best on the market:

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