Essential oils are distilled from plant material.. They are highly concentrated and often used for their pure fragrance. Essential oils may also contain medicinal properties and are used by aromatherapists and other holistic practitioners. Because they are so concentrated, essential oils are typically diluted in a carrier oil or water for use as health and beauty aids, such as underarm deodorant. While many tout the health benefits of essential oils, these benefits have not been proven.
Essential Oils in a Spray Bottle
Step 1
Fill a spray bottle with water so that it contains 8 oz. of fluid. Add 30 drops of lemongrass essential oil. According to Organic Facts, lemongrass essential oils act as a natural alternative to deodorant, with the advantages of lasting longer than commercial deodorants and not harming the environment. It has anti-microbial as well as anti-bacterial properties.
Step 2
Add 15 drops of bergamot essential oil, which has a floral fragrance and antiseptic qualities. Place the spray top back on and gently mix the water and oils for several minutes.
Step 3
Spray the mixture directly onto your armpit area and on other parts of your body, if you like. The spray is gentle enough to use as a body spray.
Essential Oils in Jojoba Oil
Step 1
Add 30 drops of lemongrass essential oil into a bottle of jojoba oil. Add 15 drops of bergamot essential oil.
Step 2
Put the cap back on the bottle and roll it on a flat surface for several minutes to mix. Do not shake the bottle.
Step 3
Take a cotton ball and soak it with a generous amount of the oil blend. Apply it to your underarms. Add a little baby powder to your cotton ball and dab it on top of the oil. This will keep the slippery oil feeling from being uncomfortable.
Tips and Warnings
- Experiment with other sweet-smelling fragrances, such as lavender, rose or geranium essential oils. The oil formula also makes a nourishing treatment that is safe for your hair, especially if you use rosemary or lavender essential oils. Test the blends on a small area of skin to make sure no stinging or irritation occurs.
- Never apply essential oils directly to your skin or ingest them, and be careful not to get them in your eyes. Essential oils are highly concentrated and can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Things You'll Need
- Small spray bottle
- Lemongrass essential oil
- Bergamot essential oil
- 4 oz. jojoba oil
- Cotton balls
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