Essential Oils 101

What oils do you use?
I only use (CPTG) Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils.  CPTG represent the safest, purest, and most beneficial essential oils available today.  Essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits.  They do not contain fillers or artificial ingredients that would dilute their active qualities. CPTG oils are guaranteed to be 100% pure.  They are subjected to rigorous mass spectrometry and gas chromatography testing to ensure extract composition and activity.  Oils are only taken from plants grown in the right conditions and environments and harvested at the right time to ensure the correct composition of the active natural compounds found in each oil.  Email me at allisonbrimblecom@gmail.com to find out the brand I use and receive a link to my website.

Can't I just get Essential Oils at Whole Foods?
There are a growing number of products claiming to be or to contain essential oils.  They range in price and quality and can be found in skin care cosmetics, aromatherapy, and other products.  However, even if labeled 100% pure essential oils…many of these products use fragrant synthetic chemical substitutes to dilute or replace more expensive essential oil extracts.  These products can't be guaranteed safe or effective.  They may be diluted with carrier oils, contain synthetics, pesticides, plant particles, or other ingredients that can cause side effects.

How are essential oils used?

• Aromatically - Use a low heat or now heat diffuser or breathe from hands to receive aromatic benefits.  Essential oils can be used to energize, soothe or calm.  They can rid the air of unwanted odors and some airborne germs and pathogens.  They can also be used as cleaning products around the home.

• Topically - Essential oils are easily absorbed and safe to apply directly to the skin for an internal benefit throughout the body.  They have restorative, balancing, and calming properties.  Many oils are best used when applied to the bottoms of the feet.  The feet have large pores and can get the oil straight into the bloodstream.  Not to mention all the benefits of the reflex points on the feet.

• Internally - Essential oils can also be used as dietary supplements.  Some have powerful antioxidant properties while others help support healthy inflammatory response in cells.  Many are regarded as safe for dietary use, but some oils should not be taken internally.  Do not use any essential oil product internally that does not have the appropriate dietary supplement facts on its label.  Only take Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Oils with Supplement Facts on the bottle internally.

Common Uses

• Head Tension: Peppermint, Rosemary, Tension Blend T: Apply on temples, back of neck, forehead. A: Diffuse or inhale directly.
• Seasonal Discomfort: Melaleuca, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint T: Apply on sinuses and bottom of feet I: Take 2 drops lavender, lemon and peppermint in empty gel capsule
• Congestion: Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Breathe Blend T: Apply to chest, neck, back and feet. Apply Breathe to nostrils. A: Diffuse. Inhale directly or from water vapor.
• Seasonal Threats: Protective Blend, Thyme, Lemon, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano T: 2 to 4 drops applied topically to the feet, chest, or throat A: Diffuse. Inhale directly or from water vapor.
• Respiratory Support: Respiratory Blend, Melaleuca, Eucalyptus, Protective Blend T: Apply on throat and chest A: Diffuse
• Digestive Support : Digestive Blend, Peppermint, Ginger  I: 1-2 drops of Digestive Blend, Peppermint and Ginger in empty capsule. T: Apply to abdomen. Use a warm compress.
• Women's Monthly Support: Clary Sage, Women's Blend  T: Apply on abdomen, lower back, shoulders, or feet. Massage. Warm compress.

How do I purchase?

• Retail: Email me at allisonbrimblecom@gmail.com to get the link to my retail site.

• Wholesale  (RECOMMENDED!):  With this option you save the most and can earn back free points with a monthly order to redeem on products.  Wholesale Members are also called Wellness Advocates. Wholesale members get 25% off retail prices.  Membership lasts 1 year and then you can renew for $25 and receive a free Peppermint Oil.  Members do not have to order monthly but have the option to participate in the Loyalty Rewards Program (LRP) earning up to 30% back in product credits each month as well as free shipping.  Members also have the option to earn commissions by sharing doTERRA with friends and family and/or building a team.
• To become a wholesale member you can pay for the $35 Introductory Packet and choose the oils and products you would like to order at 25% off retail prices OR 
• You can purchase an enrollment kit that waives the $35 fee.  Email me at allisonbrimblecom@gmail.com to receive a link to view all enrollment kits.
• Email me at allisonbrimblecom@gmail.com to receive a link and instructions for how to sign up as a wholesale member.

Email me at allisonbrimblecom@gmail.com for more information or to enroll to receive the Wholesale Membership.  Or contact me to schedule a free essential oils class or private class.  I would love to do a free wellness consult with you to help you use your oils.