How to Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that hold powerful energy and healing properties. At Mystic Showers, we believe in using oils with intention and care to support your body, mind, and spirit. Below is a beginner-friendly guide to get you started:
Application Methods
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Aromatic (Inhalation or Diffuser)
- Add 5–10 drops to a diffuser for room energy shifts
- Inhale directly from the bottle or hand for quick emotional relief
- Add a few drops to shower steam or bath salts for full-body immersion
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Topical (On Skin)
- Always dilute with a carrier oil (like jojoba, almond, or coconut).
- Apply to pulse points: wrists, temples, neck, or soles of feet
- Use in massage for physical or energetic tension release
- Always dilute with a carrier oil (like jojoba, almond, or coconut).
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Bath Rituals
- Mix 5–8 drops with 1 tbsp carrier oil and 1 cup of Epsom salts before adding to bathwater
- Soak to connect deeply with the oil’s healing properties (great for moon or love rituals)
Bonus Tip: You can also add a few dried botanicals (such as lavender) or a charged crystal (like rose quartz or amethyst) for a full ritual bath experience. - Mix 5–8 drops with 1 tbsp carrier oil and 1 cup of Epsom salts before adding to bathwater
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DIY Spray or Mist
Ingredients:
- 10–15 drops of essential oil
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 tbsp witch hazel (or vodka, for better oil dispersion)
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a 4 oz spray bottle.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use as room refreshers, aura cleansers, or pillow mists
Bonus Tip: Infuse your spray with energy by adding a small cleansed crystal chip (like amethyst for calm or rose quartz for love) and a few dried botanicals (like lavender buds or rose petals) for visual beauty and extra spiritual potency.
Click here for ideas on intentions and to learn what each essential oil does! -
Crystal-Infused Oils
- Add a few drops of essential oil directly onto your crystals to amplify their energy and create a more immersive ritual experience.
- Combine essential oils with intentional crystals in rollers or blends
- Perfect for meditation, altar work, or daily intention setting.
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⚠️ Essential Oil Safety Tips
- Always dilute: Pure oils can irritate skin — blend with carrier oils (typically 2–5% dilution for adults)
- Patch test new blends before full use
- Avoid direct contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and open wounds
- Not all oils are safe for pets, children, or during pregnancy
- Store oils away from heat and light to preserve potency
Click here for detailed info on essential oils for pregnancy, children, and pets.
🧪 How to Blend Your Own Oils
Blending is a sacred art — it allows you to create custom oils that support your current intention or energetic need.
Basic Recipe Structure:
Top note (uplifting/sparkly) — evaporates quickly
Examples: Lemon, Peppermint, Eucalyptus
Middle note (heart of the blend) — provides body
Examples: Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary
Base note (deep/grounding) — lingers the longest
Here are some intention blend recipes you can use in roller bottles, baths, or diffuser blends:
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🌞 Morning Clarity (Focus + Fresh Start)
Ingredients:
- 3 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Peppermint
- 2 drops Rosemary
- 1 tbsp carrier oil or diffuse directly
Great For:
- Starting your day with focus and energy
- Morning rituals or journaling
- Clearing mental fog
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🌘 Shadow Soak (Deep Inner Work Blend)
Supportive during full moons, shadow work, or emotional processing.
Ingredients:
- 3 drops Patchouli
- 2 drops Clove
- 2 drops Cypress
- Add to 1 tbsp carrier oil + 1 cup Epsom salts for bath use
Great For:
- Emotional release
- Journaling or spiritual integration
- Full moon baths
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🌹 Sacred Heart (Emotional Healing + Softening)
Designed to help open the heart gently — great after conflict, during grief, or just to hold space for love.
Ingredients:
- 3 drops Rose
- 2 drops Lavender
- 1 drop Sandalwood
- Mix with 10ml carrier oil for anointing or use in diffuser
Great For:
- Meditation or breathwork
- Processing heavy emotions
- Loving self-care moments