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Essential oils are very concentrated, volatile natural substances extracted from flowers, leaves, herbs, twigs, bark and resins, often referred to as the "life force" of plants, as they contain within them the unique complex properties of that plant in concentrated form. They should be used with care and apart from a few exceptions, they should not be used neat directly on the skin but first diluted and dissolved in a base carrier oil or water, and never taken internally except under the guidance of a qualified Aromatherapist.Essential oils are very easily absorbed through the skin, moreover, when used in massage, baths, skin preparations or compresses some of the volatile essence is inhaled. The aroma alone can have subtle but real effect on the mind, and through the mind on the body, as some part of the essence will be absorbed through the lungs, and will enter the bloodstream. An important quality of essential oils is the wide variety of ways in which they can be used. Key Benefits
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