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Essential oils can be a great tool for getting into a beautiful state of being. Essential oils can help us feel relaxed, refreshed, calm or peaceful, joyful or even get a better sleep at night. We all know about the amazing benefits of lavender oil for example or other very commonly used oils such as citrus oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit), mint, cinnamon or even tea tree. Many people know about the calming and soothing properties of lavender, as well as of the antibacterial properties of the tea tree oil. Some essential oils are only for external use, such as for example to be put in a diffusion system that freshens up the air in the room, while others can also be used for home made cosmetics and even for internal use, which can also prove out to be a great way to holistically heal the body and help us feel better.

Most essential oils are probably used for aromatherapy, which can be done by using a diffusion system or something as simple as putting a few drops of essential oil into a little water and leave it into a warm environment and the air will get the amazing smell and health benefits of that specific oil. Many companies manufacture essential oils that can also be used for cosmetic purposes. Essential oils can be a great choice for making all kinds of home made cosmetics, such as tooth paste, body lotion, creams, deodorant and many more. For example coconut oil is a great choice for a natural deodorant and in order to give it a delicious smell some essential oils can be add such as peppermint or lemon. They smell super fresh and are also great as a natural and non-harming product that actually nourishes the body.

There are also more and more companies that are nowadays manufacturing oils that can also be taken internally, for their therapeutic properties or they can also be used for makind things like flavored water or delicious goodies and cakes. For example I love using essential mint oil for home made raw vegan chocolate, it tastes absolutely divine, I am also enjoying the delightful flavor that lemon oil brings to a coconut lemon raw vegan cake or the sweetness that orange oil brings to a delicious chocolate cake. Yum! Essential oils can be used for so many things around the house, as well as internally. While there are specific benefits for each one of the extracts according to its plant of origin, the best thing is that they are super affordable and really make a wonderful difference in our day to day lives, by simply bringing a little bit of joy to the present moment and inviting us to fully enjoy it as it unfolds.