There are many uses for the oil.It can be used to perfume your bath, nourish your hair, and repel mosquitoes.Breathing in the scent of eucalyptus-scented steam can help soothe congestion.You will enjoy the fresh, bright smell of eucalyptus oil.
Step 1: You can add a few drops of oil to your bath or shower.
Once you are ready to take a bath, just run the water and place a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil into the bathtub.Drop a few drops of oil on the floor of the shower.The steam will be fragrant with the eucalyptus oil.It is possible to lightly perfume your skin and hair with the scent of eucalyptus oil.
Step 2: A mixture of carrier oil and eucalyptus oil is good for hair.
If you want to use coconut or olive oil as a carrier oil to hold the essential oil, combine a small amount of both.Allow the mixture to sit on your hair for an hour.Take a shower and wash it out.The combination of carrier oil and eucalyptus oil will help nourish brittle, dry, or dull hair.It is possible to prevent itching and flaky skin with the extra hydration.
Step 3: Lemon eucalyptus oil can be used to repel mosquitoes.
If you want to add some of the oil to a carrier oil, you can put it on your skin.Do not use lemon eucalyptus oil on your skin.Lemon eucalyptus oil is a good alternative to DEET.
Step 4: Don't use undiluted eucalyptus oil on your skin.
The oil can burn your skin.Combine it with a carrier oil before putting it on your skin or hair.You can buy toothpastes that have a bit of eucalyptus oil in them.The eucalyptus oil is not harmful to use.
Step 5: Bring the water to the boil.
The water should come to a rolling boil so that it emits steam.The steam will help clear congestion.The water can be boiled on the stove or electric kettle.If you don't have a kettle, boil the water in a saucepan or pot.
Step 6: Take the water and put it in a bowl.
You can perfume the water with a small amount of eucalyptus oil.It's especially soothing when you add eucalyptus oil because it gives the steam a fresh scent.You can smell the steam and add drops until you get the right strength for you.
Step 7: With a towel draped over your head, lean over the water.
The towel should be draped so that it hits the table.The steam will come from the towel trapping it.Some people recommend inhaling steam over a boiling pot of water on the stove, but that is not as safe as leaning over the burner.
Step 8: Take a deep breath and inhale the steam.
When you can breathe through your nose, keep breathing for a few minutes.You should feel the steam clearing your nose.Similar to eating mint, the eucalyptus oil will give you a bright sensation.It's soothing for head colds.For congestion relief, repeat this process once a day for the duration of your head cold.