How are essential oils used? There are many different ways of applying essential oils depending on the effect you want to achieve. At Theraroma, we have blended specific, therapeutic essential oils together with our all-natural carriers, including our healing massage oil base (Jojoba oil, Safflower oil and Grapeseed oil) and our lotion base (Aloe Vera Whole Leaf Juice(Organic), Almond Oil, Citric Acid, Vegetable Derived Emulsifying wax, Vegetable Derived Glycerin, Palm Stearic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Shea Butter, Silver Citrate, Vitamin E, and Water) to create a ready to use topical blend. For more information abour our lotion, click here. All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural.  Most are organic or wildcrafted.  None are adulterated in any way with extenders or chemicals or anything!  We use these blends on ourselves, our children and our friends and we are sure that, like us, you want only natural ingredients in your health care. These pure essential oil products are blended at a .25-100% dilution, depending on the purpose, oils involved and intended user, so that the correct amount of healing plant oils are applied to the body and absorbed through the skin and olfactory systems. Massage used in combination with the healing qualities of essential oils is a powerful therapy effecting the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels of the being. You can find specific directions on each of our Theraroma blend bottles. In addition to massage, there are several other effective methods to use essential oils. Some of these include inhalation, baths, compresses, sitz baths, and room diffusion. Although ingesting certain essential oils has been used by aromatherapists around the world, Theraroma does not advise ingesting oils without consulting a health care professional.  Essential oils are volatile and fat-soluble, making them ideal for penetration into the respiratory and circulatory systems via inhalation and skin absorption. Topical application and inhalation are usually the most effective ways to deliver the healing powers of essential oils since they go right into the bloodstream and are delivered to all parts of your body without being intially altered by the digestive system, as often happens with internal usage. All of our blends are for external use only. Can essential oils/aromatherapy be used with children? Aromatherapy is a wonderful way to provide children with relief from such conditions as upset stomach, gas pains, colic, diaper rash, dry skin, allergy discomfort, bruises, or cuts and scrapes. Since childrens’ skin and metabolism are rather sensitive, we recommend that you use caution when applying essential oils and to apply them in proper dilutions. All of Theraroma’s Children Blends utilize only the safest and most soothing essential oils and are blended with nourishing carrier oils in appropriate dilutions. Please contact us if you’d like to further discuss the use of aromatherapy with children. Are essential oils safe to use during pregnancy? While many oils are considered unsafe to use during pregnancy, all those included in Theraroma's Happy Mother Blends are safe and at the appropriate, gentle dilutions.  Pregnancy is an incredible time for a woman, but is not without its challenges. Aromatherapy is a terrific way to meet those challenges with safe, all natural and nurturing healing blends.  We've been pregnant too and know what it means to have safe and natural alternatives to support us through some of the bumps along the road of creating a new life!  How often should I use essential oils? When applying essential oil blends over small areas (pulse points) or inhaling them, you can use them as often as you want.  When applying over larger areas of the body (body lotions or for chronic conditions), it is wise to take a week off every 2-3 weeks or use different formulas or oils.  This allows the body to completely cleanse itself of the oil compounds.  Most oils are excreted from the body within hours of application, but this is a way to give your body a rest.  Changing oils or taking a break also relieves your body and mind of redundant smells and effects.  I was in your shop and would like to purchase something that isn't listed on line.... We are happy to take phone orders for anything we carry. If you want something you don't see online, just call us (252-473-OILS) and we will take your order over the phone and ship to you anything you'd like that we have in stock. I don't have a paypal account. Can I still order on-line? How else can I pay? You can use any credit card to purchase our products on-line.  Paypal allows you to set-up an account or use your current pay-pal account and use your bank to transfer funds OR it allows you to just use your credit card just like you would for any other on-line purchase, by entering your credit card info and placing the order. If you would rather not pay on-line, we are happy to take your order over the phone during our store hours at 252-473-OILS. Thanks! I bought these essential oils from your shop and now I forget how to use them! No problem. Just call us and we'll be glad to help you out.