Essential Oils 101

I was introduced to essential oils by a fellow mom. At first, I was incredibly skeptical about their efficiency, but since becoming a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA, we have taken control of our family’s health and wellness. Best of all, doTERRA’s vast line of products has allowed us to address, treat, and even prevent a wide variety of common ailments ranging from coughs, colds, and upset stomachs to headaches, allergies, and even sleepless nights. Want to learn more?

What are essential oils?    Essential oils are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds that are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers and other parts of plants. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatments, and for medicinal uses in healthcare practices. Essential oils do not disturb the body's natural balance — or homeostasis – but rather, help to restore that balance for optimum cellular function.

How do they work? Essential oils are comprised of a variety of microscopic molecules that easily penetrate the skin and have a wide range of biological uses. The molecular complexity of essential oils is what allows a single essential oil to serve so many different purposes. Blends of multiple oils can do even more! doTERRA stands by their promise that they offer the most pure, potent, and efficient essential oils on the market today.  

How do you use essential oils? Essential oils can be used one of three ways: topically, aromatically, or internally.

Topical Application: When applying essential oils to the skin, less is more, and it is almost always recommended to dilute your essential oil in a carrier like fractionated coconut or almond oil. doTERRA offers fractionated coconut oil within their line of products, but you can also shop for carrier oils at grocery/health food stores, your local pharmacy, or Amazon.com.

Oils can be rubbed directly over an affected area or massaged into the feet. The feet have the most pores of anywhere on the body, and it only takes about 26 seconds for the oils to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Proper dilution is imperative for avoiding skin sensitivity. Also, be sure to check out this helpful article regarding photosensitivity of certain essential oils.

When mixing and storing essential oils, always use glass containers. Essential oils are incredibly powerful, and their properties will break down the synthetic components of plastic over time. Amazon offers a great assortment of glassroller balls and glass spraybottles for essential oil use.

Aromatic use of essential oils: Oils can be diffused with an ultrasonic, aromatic diffuser that is specifically designed for use with essential oils. doTERRA offers several different diffusers within their product line, but you can also find them at your local GNC store (that’s the one I use, personally) or shop for them online at Amazon.com.

An aromatic oil diffuser creates a cool, vapor-fine mist that dissipates into the air and makes your home/car/office smell amazing while simultaneously dispersing the healing benefits of essential oils. Most importantly, an essential oil diffuser does NOT use heat. Heating essential oils can cause them to break down and lose their effectiveness.

Internal use of essential oils: Some (many) essential oils can be taken internally, and it is believed to be one of the most powerful ways to experience the healing benefits of oils. Always be sure to check the side of doTERRA bottles to ensure they are safe for consumption. It will read “Essential Oil Supplement” if the oil is safe to take by mouth.

You can also check with the FDA’s list of safe for consumption compounds. I highly recommend doTERRA’s veggie capsules for ingestion of essential oils. They are safe, mess free, and eliminate the potent flavor that can be somewhat intense, depending on the oil(s) you are taking. 

Essential oils are highly potent and incredibly efficient for treating a wide variety of common issues. As with any supplement or medication, be sure to explore the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy’s safety recommendations, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have been diagnosed with a major illness.

What’s the best way to get started with essential oils? Personally, I opted for doTERRA’s Family Physician Kit because it offered a range of oils that would adequately meet our family’s healthcare needs. doTERRA kits are also designed to help you save money as compared to buying individually. In addition to a free 15 mL bottle of the Slim and Sassy metabolic blend, this purchase also qualified me to become a Wellness Advocate.

Another great starter kit is the Home Essentials kit that comes with larger (15 mL) bottles and a diffuser.

If you are just getting your feet wet with essential oils, they offer an introductory kit that includes 5 mL bottles of their three most popular oils: peppermint, lavender, and lemon. The intro kit also comes with an audio CD that provides helpful information for those who are new to oils.

Researching and reading more about the health benefits of essential oils will help you and your family decide which specific products are best suited for your needs. This book is a great piece of literature that teaches and guides the use of essential oils. The internet is also a very valuable tool for learning about which oils should be used to treat certain ailments. doTERRA also offers a variety of specially formulated oil blends that are strategically designed for a user-friendly, straightforward approach to health and wellness.

Why become a Wellness Advocate? Becoming a wellness advocate not only gives you the chance to earn cash income (20% of all sales + team incentives), but it also allows you access to exclusive discounts and product promotions like wholesale pricing and Loyalty Kits, which are only offered to participating advocates. Wellness Advocates also generate product credits (based on sales volume) which they can redeem for free oils. 

There are no monthly order requirements to maintain Wellness Advocate status, but if you participate in a minimum monthly order, you’ll receive the product of the month for free, and generate even more product credits. You’ll also have the chance to earn additional cash bonuses and sales incentives.

**Participation in the LRP program is completely free and can be cancelled at any time.

The more people you can sign up as Wellness Advocates and build into your team, the more income and product credit you will earn.

Why my team? I am confident that you are going to love doTERRA products, and as a team leader I promise to help you succeed. Not only will I share all of my sales tools (pictures and printouts for social media and marketing – including a document similar to this to customize for your own sales), but I will help you conduct house and/or virtual-online parties as well as coach you through everything that I have learned about essential oils.

If you’re interested in direct sales, why not choose a product that promotes overall health and wellness?

Come join my team and not only will you have the chance to experience doTERRA’s revolutionary products, but you can earn more income and experience the success and personal satisfaction of sharing wellness with your friends and family. You can email me with questions and/or product recommendations at mlbohannon1120@gmail.com or visit my website for more information about doTERRA essential oils.




**I am not a licensed medical provider of any kind. The views expressed in this blog are opinion only and should not be used to diagnose or treat major illness. I am a doTERRA Wellness Advocate, but I am not compensated for any affiliate links in this post**