One of the best and easiest methods in which to enjoy pure essential oils, is by inhaling them. Inhalation is accomplished by either using a diffuser , a device which evenly disperses pure essential oils into the atmosphere, or by simply breathing in a drop or two of pure essential oil that has been placed on a tissue or hankie. Absorption through the skin is another way of applying aromatherapy to the body. Essential oil molecules are small enough to penetrate the epidermis. When applying essential oils to the body, one must first dilute them in a carrier oil or lotion.
Essential oils are too powerful and potent to apply to the skin by themselves.
To find out more about carrier oils, follow this link to the page on Blending .