Can essential oils be applied directly onto skin? Essential oils are very potent and could possibly irritate skin if not used carefully. It’s important to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil (such as Nurture Carrier & Massage Oil) to avoid skin sensitivity. Dilution is also beneficial as it prevents the highly volatile essential oils from evaporating too quickly. Ironically, diluting essential oils in a carrier helps it to last longer on your skin than applying neat (or undiluted).
Note: Essential oils should also never be used near the eyes, inner nose, and ears, or on any other particularly sensitive areas of skin.
