There really is no limit to the creative opportunity that resides in the proper use and understanding of an essential oil. Whether you are an aspiring beauty products creator, have a passion for aromatherapy, or even just someone who enjoys mixing and matching scents to create the perfect vibrantly pleasant atmosphere for your interior space – the use of the right essential oil in the right place can make all the difference.
The use of these natural extracts has been noted since the Ancient Egyptians (more on that later) for a wide variety of utilities and industries. Their industrious nature, pleasant scents, and diverse benefits have been some of the principal reasons for their longevity and consistent appreciation in such a wide array of industries and purposes.
With much of the world still in a state of shock and recovery from the pandemic blues, there have been a few burgeoning avenues of revenue creation that have moved to the forefront. People are experimenting more than ever before, especially with what can be achieved with a little creative thinking and the right essential oil.
This article will go over some of our favourite ways to use an essential oil, and a quick guide on choosing the right one for your dream concoction.
A Quick Overview
Before we go too deep into the strange and wonderful world of extracts and experimentation it will help to understand what an essential oil actually is and how they’re derived from the world around us.
Boiling it down to a singular notion, an essential oil is the extracted essence of naturally occurring matter, typically condensed to a liquid form (or wax in some instances) where it can then be utilised in a variety of ways. The origin for each essential oil is dependent on the plant matter it is derived from and could be from the bark, leaves, flowers etc.
Through a variety of techniques such as steam distillation, solvent solution, or even dehydration, these extracts are able to be garnered whilst keeping the unique palate and delicate notes of its host. Multiple techniques exist as each unique source has its own set of careful attributes that react to different methods of extraction and what works for one will not necessarily work for another.
The overall goal is to have the essence of the original matter encapsulated in the resulting essential oil, allowing for a more diverse and intrinsic use of the extract.
The Various Uses for An Essential Oil
Now that we have a slight grasp on the concept of an essential oil, it’s now time to explore the many ways you can use these natural extracts to enhance a variety of aspects in your own life. Who knows, with the right extract and an inspired idea – you could find your next venture where you least expect it.
These are a few of the ways to utilise them.
Fashioning Your Own Beauty Line?
One of the most inspired ideas we’ve come across with the use of the right essential oil is in the wide array of creams and lotions that have sprung onto the market. There are countless examples of larger conglomerates taking advantage of the renewed interest and appeal of natural ingredients and scenting solutions. There are very few natural beauty products that don’t have an essential oil or two sprawled across their marketing, and for good reason. There are a number of these natural extracts that contain wonderful and naturally occurring nourishing benefits for the skin and have been celebrated as being a great alternative to chemical solutions that achieve similar outcomes.
Utilising nature’s superpowered extracts has been a time-honoured tradition for generations, Hempseed extract is one of the premier examples of a natural extract containing a bountiful cacophony of goodness and enriching components that naturally moisturise the skin and has been known to assist those with drier skin palates to have a natural source of nourishment.
An essential oil doesn’t necessarily have to be particularly magical in its skin benefits to be utilised in wildly creative ways in a beauty line. Scents and sensations are also noted as being a principal reason for their inclusion in a number of products with prime suspects for inclusion being notably flowery or pleasantly smelling extracts like sandalwood or lavender.
There should always be care and caution when using these extracts, as they are purified forms of naturally occurring substances – it’s wise to remember that they are quite potent and could cause irritation if not diluted in the correct manner. There are a number of guides online that determine the skin-irritation prone extracts, so it’s always advisable to test them out first and to exercise caution when dealing with them directly.
Enhancing Your Meditation Space
It should come as no surprise that the use of an essential oil has been associated with relaxation spaces and meditation practices for generations upon generations. After all, some of the naturally occurring elements have a profound effect on the relaxation centres of the brain and traditional methods of meditation have utilised some extracts in particular to garner a wonderful experience.
Religious traditions have used the scents of frankincense and lavender for generations, utilising the relaxation properties of the extracts as a means of reverence and atmosphere. Ancient Egyptians even used the latter essential oil in their embalming process and for general cosmetic use.
As there is unprecedented availability of different scent profiles in the essential oil world, there is no shortage of ways to enhance your own private meditation space with a lingering scent or palate that speaks to you. Experimentation is the name of the game when it comes to using an essential oil to bolster up your meditation space – with options ranging from the standard Lavenders and Sandalwoods to more opulent and unique palates like Eucalyptus and Rosemary.
Brand Your Own Signature Scent
Of course, the fundamental principle of using an essential oil is in its infinite malleability and flexibility in terms of experimentation. As each unique essential oil carries a sense of identity and palate, there is an incredible range of scents and profiles that can be created with the right mixture of the right extracts.
It doesn’t have to be an exact science, but many homegrown entrepreneurs and enthusiasts have seen tremendous success through experimenting with different profiles and finding a personalised and beautiful scent and aroma as a result. It’s not easy of course, but thanks to many retailers who sell wholesale varieties of common extracts, there is room for playing around and stumbling upon a scent that no one else has crafted.
This newfound essential oil mixture is then able to be used in a variety of projects including candles, diffuser solutions, or even massage ointments. With the right essential oil, and a bit of imagination, there is virtually no limit to what you can create.
