How Do Essential Oils Enter the Body?

Essential Oils enter the body through the skin and through the olfactory system ( sense of smell).

Skin

The small essential oil molecules are able to penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream. Massage is the most common way of introducing essential oils to the body.

Smell

The olfactory system has direct access to the brain. It sends the chemical messages to the limbic part of the brain. Here the message is sent to the central nervous system and then to the glands, which control our body functions. Methods of use include bathing, diffusers, saunas, perfumes and steam inhalations.