Using Essential Oils Safely in your Home -

Ever wondered how to transform your everyday household routines with the power of essential oils in your home? Prepare to dip your toes into the enchanting world of aromatherapy, as we have the pleasure of chatting with Nikki, a certified clinical aromatherapist and co-founder of Essentria Aromatherapy School. During her pregnancy, Nikki discovered the profound impact of essential oils, a journey that led her to become certified and establish her own holistic practice.

Nikki enlightens us on the top essential oils for home use and their magical benefits. Imagine calming your senses with lavender, uplifting your mood with sweet orange, or grounding yourself with cedarwood Virginia. The conversation flows towards the art of using diffusers and the importance of breaks when diffusing. Nikki provides valuable tips on how to safely dilute essential oils for different age groups, ensuring the wellbeing of your whole family.

The exploration doesn’t stop here! We dive deeper into the applications of essential oils in households – from making cleaning a fragrant experience, to showing pesky pests the door, to indulging in aromatherapy baths. Nikki generously shares her knowledge on creating your own essential oil blends and the importance of safety when doing so. We also discuss the potential risks and rewards of different ways of using essential oils. As a bonus, Nikki introduces her Aromatherapy 101 mini-course that’s brimming with safety tips, usage guidelines and formulas for crafting your own blends. Tune in to this episode for an enlightening chat about the power and potential of essential oils.

What we discussed:

How did you get into aromatherapy? (1:48)
How to choose the right essential oils? (6:39)
How to use diffusers to use. (12:47)
How long should you use a diffuser? (15:23)
Importance of carrier oils. (19:51)
Topicals vs. internal use of herbs. (24:55)
How to dilute your essential oils. (27:34)
Aromatherapy courses for beginners. (32:36)
Making sure pets can leave the room. (38:08)

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