How to wear personal oils... or how not to wear them!

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Permalink Reply by Flame on June 9, 2009 at 9:30am

Maybe work a dab into the ends of your hair? Or dilute it with a carrier oil, like grapeseed or jojoba, so it won't be so concentrated.

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Permalink Reply by AlanHeartsong on June 9, 2009 at 9:44am

The ends of the hair trick is perfect.. just make sure it's not hair that might poke you in the eye.

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Permalink Reply by SIN on June 9, 2009 at 4:04pm

Depending what is in it, it could dry the hair out and I know how some people view 'hair' as a source of personal power.

I'm hypersensitive to most things to include scented oils. I do find that the least sensitive areas on my body are the cartlidge of the ears. I love Amber Oil. I'll find a way to wear it, no matter who makes it and the potential for irritation. In a pinch, I'll dab it on clothing so it's not against my skin, or on jewelry. Wood is a great absorber of oils. You know those wooden bracelets (Mala beads)you can buy with unfinished beads? Or hell, make one. Just roll the wood in the oil before you go to bed. By morning, it should be pretty well absorbed. You can wear it against your skin, without getting an irritation.

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Permalink Reply by Brennach on June 9, 2009 at 10:23pm

I recharge my beads with Sandalwood all the time. Works like a charm. The only problem is figuring out how much to use so that when you go to put it on, you don't have alot of oil left over.

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Permalink Reply by SIN on June 10, 2009 at 11:00am

Yeah, it takes some experimenting. That's why I suggest that you do it the night before, to give it time to absorb. Not a bad idea to lay them on a towel to pick up any excess.

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Permalink Reply by Sara on June 9, 2009 at 9:36am

Oils can interact with the oils on your skin in interesting ways. If you wear them for perfume like I do sometimes, you may find that what smells good in the bottle may react funny and make you smell not so good when you wear them (patchouli is a good example, smells good, but makes some folks smell like feet).

So here are some ideas:

*Put the oil on your clothes instead of on you (warning, this can stain fabric).
*Find jewelry that is made for scented oils. I can't remember what they're called, but you can find lockets with little grates in them, you put a cork, cotton cloth, or sponge in them with the oil you want to use. These were popular in Victorian times, they'd put smelling salts in them so when ladies passed out from the restrictive corsets they'd sniff these and revived themselves.

*If you wear pants with pockets, or, maybe as another way to work these, is you can make a satchel or charm that features the oils, maybe add a few herbs and stones too and wear them... you can also put them in your bra if it's not too uncomfortable (this option is easy for the well endowed ladies).

Just a few ideas... good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Tsiyeria on June 9, 2009 at 1:12pm

Rubbing alcohol works really well for this. I use it to dilute eucalyptus oil that I want to use to treat bug bites.

Although rubbing alcohol DOES have a distinct smell...lol

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Permalink Reply by Witchs-Cupboard on June 9, 2009 at 11:49am

I bought a hinged lid pendulum, and put a cotton ball inside with the oil on it. It's a greenman in sterling silver , and not so expensive as the lockets. Plus it double duties as a pendulum!

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Permalink Reply by Dailgneachd on June 9, 2009 at 2:10pm

I dilute with vodka which is known for thwarting rashes on the skin and skin irritations... just my preference. I have ultra sensitive skin and vodka works great as a carrier for the oils I use as perfume. Hope it works out!
D.

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Permalink Reply by SIN on June 9, 2009 at 4:04pm

Great for making tinctures too! This is good advice. I have used Vodka before as well.

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Permalink Reply by Dailgneachd on June 10, 2009 at 11:24am

I use it... a little for the oil... a little for me.... teehee!!!! :) I got poison ivy last year and took a vodka bath... cleared it right up.

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Permalink Reply by Flame on June 9, 2009 at 8:41pm

If I used vodka, I'd be drunk, and still covered in a rash, because all the vodka would be in me instead of on me. *sigh*

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