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Introducing dōTERRA® TOUCH KIT
You can now find dōTERRA’s most popular essential oils in a base of dōTERRA Fractionated
Coconut Oil for easy-to-use application. For more information, see page 38.

Understanding proper dilution is an important factor in safe and
effective essential oil use. Foremost, any substance that has a
near-neutral pH, such as dōTERRA® Fractionated Coconut Oil,
is incapable of altering the chemical makeup of an essential oil.
Proper dilution, with an appropriate carrier, will not change the
effectiveness. One of the most common concerns is the use of
essential oils on those with sensitivity considerations, especially
children. Although sensitivities are rare when proper usage
guidelines are followed with neat application, by decreasing
the rate of evaporation and therefore further limiting exposure,
dilution allows for an even greater margin of safety. Dilution
requires you use less oil for the same effect. When trying a new oil
or when applying warmer oils such as Oregano or Thyme, dilution
can decrease the risk for a hypersensitive reaction, reduce waste,
and provide an ideal environment to discover which essential oils
work best for your situation.

Despite the growing body of evidence regarding the benefits
of dilution, both methods of topical application have their
place in the developing model of effective essential oil use.
Many of the dōTERRA essential oils
can be used safely and effectively
neat, but proper dilution can
be used appropriately at any
time and may even offer some
advantages.

Along with improving application efficiency, there are also
secondary benefits to using dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut
Oil as a carrier. It has a light emollient effect and is excellent for
your skin. Unlike other vegetable-based oils, it does not leave
an unpleasant greasy residue or interfere with the valuable
properties of the essential oil it is carrying. dōTERRA Fractionated
Coconut Oil is also very stable, so you don’t have to be concerned
that it will go rancid after a few uses. Learning to use dōTERRA
Fractionated Coconut Oil appropriately as a carrier will improve
the experience for your entire family.

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