Random Best Essential Oils for Lip Balm (15 items)

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  (#1) Peppermint

  Peppermint Essential Oil is useful for irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, morning sickness, cramps, gas, colds, coughs, inflammation of the mouth and throat, sinus and respiratory infections, headache, muscle pain, nerve pain, joint problems, and toothache. There are no known side effects to using peppermint oil, but mild skin irritation could be a factor. It can be taken internally, topically, and used in a diffuser.
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  (#2) Vanilla

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  Vanilla Essential Oil (Vanilla planifolia) is a great flavor additive, has cancer and depression fighting abilities, and is a great mood lifter. Vanilla is generally regarded as safe, however, there are a few possible side effects to using it, including skin irritation, inflammation, or swelling. In rare cases, use of vanilla extract has caused insomnia and headaches in some users. It can be taken in food grade quantities, applied topically, inhaled, and diffused.
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  (#3) Rose

  Rose Essential Oil (Rosa damascena) stimulates the mind and helps promote a sense of well-being. If you are going to apply this oil on its own topically, you need only a slight dab. This is likely to be an oil you will use in a blend, rather than on its own.
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  (#4) Grapefruit

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  Grapefruit Essential Oil can be useful for preventing water retention and bloating and can also help dissolve fat as it helps to release fatty acids into the bloodstream where the body breaks them down and uses them for energy. It is also an appetite suppressant. There are no known side effects to using it, but some concerns have been raised about the potential link between using grapefruit and the development of breast cancer. It can be taken internally, inhaled, or used in a diffuser.
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  (#5) Orange

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  Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis) reduces depression, and restores endocrine and immune systems to normal levels. There are no known side effects to using orange essential oil. Can be diffused or taken internally.
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  (#6) Lemon

  Lemon Essential Oil (Bioflavonoid) aids in relaxation and can be used for the common cold, Swine Flu, ringing in the ears, and kidney stones. It can be taken internally or applied externally in small doses. Lemon is safe in food amounts and may be safe in higher medicinal amounts as well. The side effects of higher amounts of lemon are not known. Applying lemon directly to the skin may increase the chance of sunburn, especially if you have lighter skin.
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  (#7) Tangerine

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  Tangerine Essential Oil can be used for anxiety, insomnia, irritability, liver problems, digestive problems, parasites, fluid retention, and obesity. It promotes happiness, is calming, and helps with anxiety, nervousness, and irritability. There are no known side effects to using this essential oil. It can be applied directly to the body, used in a diffuser, or taken internally.
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  (#8) Lavender

  Lavender Essential Oil (Lavendula angustifolia) relaxes you and makes you more alert. It can balance any personality. Possible dangers of not using lavender properly include irritation of the skin, allergic reactions, nausea, headache, chills, or vomiting. It can be applied topically or diffused in a room.
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  (#9) Spearmint

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  Spearmint Essential Oil (Mentha viridis) is useful for headaches, migraines, nervous conditions, asthma, fatigue, stress, bronchitis, sinusitis, and acne. There are no known side effects to using the oil, but skin irritation can be a result for some users. It can be taken internally, applied externally, or used in a diffuser.
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  (#10) Chamomile

  Chamomile Essential Oil (Chamemelum nobile) aids in sleep and has calming and relaxing properties that help to reduce anxiety, dispel anger, and release old emotions. Possible dangerous side effects can include anaphylaxis, contact dermatitis, and other severe hypersensitivity reactions. You can diffuse it or rub two drops on the temples or back of the neck, either prior to going to bed or when facing a difficult situation.
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  (#11) Lime

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  Lime Essential Oil (Citrus aurantifolia) is useful for acne, anxiety, bacterial infection, blood pressure, cellulite, colds, depression, detoxification, fatigue, fever, gallstones, herpes, house cleaning, impaired memory, immunity, and infectious disease. There are no known side effects to using lime. It can be inhaled, diffused, or taken as a supplement.
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  (#12) Geranium

  Geranium Essential Oil (Aceite de Geranio Rosa) is useful for nerve pain, when applied to the skin, athletic performance, diarrhea, and weight loss. Possible side effects of using the oil include developing a rash or burning sensation when it is applied to the skin, and eye irritation when applied directly to the face. It is typically applied externally or taken internally in food dose amounts.
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  (#13) Eucalyptus

  Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus fructicetorum) is useful for asthma, reducing swelling, stuffy nose, burns, ulcers, acne, bleeding gums, diabetes, fever, flu, loss of appetite, arthritis, and liver and gallbladder problems. Eucalyptus oil is unsafe when taken by mouth or applied directly to the skin without being diluted first. It is safe when consumed in the small amounts found in food. It can be used in foods as a dried leaf, applied topically, used in a diffuser, or taken in small doses orally, though only when diluted first.
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  (#14) Jasmine

  Jasmine Essential Oil (Jasminum officinale) alleviates depression, enhances relaxation, and helps relieve headaches and insomnia. There are no known dangerous side effects to using jasmine. It can be applied topically or diffused in a room.
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  (#15) Wintergreen

  Wintergreen Essential Oil (Gaultheria procumbens) can be useful for headaches, minor aches and pains, stomach aches, gas, fever, kidney problems, asthma, nerve pain, gout, arthritis, menstrual pain, and achy joints. The oil is unsafe to take by mouth, and can cause ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain, and confusion. It can be applied topically to the skin or used in a diffuser.

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