To use rosemary essential oil you must first dilute it in either water or another oil, like almond, grapeseed oil, or coconut oil. This is an important step, as if left undiluted you can really burn or irritate your skin. I'll explain more about how you can use this oil below.
How to use rosemary essential oil
How you use rosemary oil will depend on what you want to use the oil for. Rosemary essential oil is often used to treat hair, scalp and skin complaints, if this is the case thn you should apply the diluted oil to the affected areas.
Rosemary oil is also known to be an energising oil, and inhaling the smell of it can help with mental concentration and cognition. To use this aroma you can apply to a piece of cloth, or tissue. Alternatively, you can use a tea light diffuser. This is my favourite method as I think there is something comforting and relaxing about them, too.
Rosemary is also said to help physical pain cause by arthritis, and can be diluted and used for massages to help relieve the symptoms. This is most useful when massaged onto the effected areas.
You can also apply a little to your ankles, neck and wrists, a bit like perfume, but be sure to dilute it to avoid irritation. This should leave you feeling mentally clearer all day.
Here's a useful little video which explains how to use rosemary oil:
You should always air on the side of caution when first using an essential oil, as people can react to them quite differently. I would only use a small amount at first to see how your body tolerates it.
You should certainly avoid using rosemary essential oil if you are epileptic, or pregnant, and speak to you doctor if you are in doubt. Some medicines may advise against using rosemary essential oil whilst you are taking them, so be sure to check.
