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Making Money Selling Essential Oils

Looking for a way to generate income? Get excited because we are starting to see more and more consumers are flocking to the internet to purchase their health and beauty products and what’s more is that consumers are becoming increasingly educated about the products they choose to use. There is more of an awareness and increasing desire to use all natural, organic products as consumers become more health conscious.

That’s great news but are you still wondering how this can benefit you? Essential oils are commonly used in aromatherapy practices. The oils, when used under the guidance and care of a medical professional or aromatherapy practitioner, offer an all natural way to treat minor ailments. In addition, they are also known to stimulate emotional balance within oneself. There is a lot of information on how and what to use these oils already prepared for you on the internet. The opportunity to financially benefit from this lies in the ability to relay this information and offer products for purchase and use.

Did you know that affiliate programs selling essential oils are reported to pay 5 – 20% of the total sales? The commission can vary in each company, but that’s still not a bad sum of money considering an average sale in the health and beauty arena can easily top $50. And remember that is all being done online!

Even if you have no experience selling on the internet or working with essential oils, you can easily get set up with online business website or incorporate the oil suppliers to an existing website (easily through links). These are called affiliate programs. While it’s not recommended to be an uninformed seller, you can educate yourself through the various resources supplied via the internet. In fact, as a affiliate, the company already provides much of the information on their own website that you link to or they will provide you will a website that already has the company provided information on it. They don’t want to be at risk any more than you do!

There are several affiliate programs for companies selling essential oils. A quick search on Google will identify them. Then take some time to visit the web pages to determine if the program is right for you. Of course, you’ll also need to gain some internet marketing skills, but at least gaining clients won’t involve knocking on doors (unless you want it too)! Also, check to see if the affiliate company offers any support in developing you in online sales. If not, there are other companies that do!

Still wondering if this is right for you? The fact is that the internet is here to stay and on top of that, online sales are continuously growing! You may not be an over night success, but with education and diligent work, you can still reach your financial dreams and goals! Get your piece of the internet revenue pie. Start your online business today! Make money selling essential oils!

Health Risks of Essential Oils

Like anything, too much of a good thing becomes bad. There are risks associated with the overexposure of essential oils, but the proper use of them proves to be medically enhancing to our lives. It is always best to use the oils under the guidance of an aromatherapy practitioner. It is also prudent to seek medical attention should you experience any signs or symptoms of overexposure.

Most essential oils were not meant to be ingested. While the oils do have medicinal benefits, they are also concentrated. Keep in mind that there are exceptions to this rule of thumb and knowing what you are putting into your body is critical. For example, chamomile can be used in a tea to ease an upset stomach. It’s also important to note that what ever flows into your body gets processed in the liver and kidneys. Too much exposure to chemicals (even the natural ones) can be harmful to their functioning.

Many essential oils travel into the body by inhalation. The oil vaporizes into the air in the form of an aroma. We inhale those aromas and they then enter into our blood stream to affect our brain and nervous system. Prolonged effects may change the chemical make up of our tissues. Chemicals are still chemicals no matter if we can see them or not. What are the side effects of this inhalation? We may feel dizzy or light headed. We may even experience headaches or nausea. If we have experienced any symptoms like these, step out side to get some fresh air and let our body readjust. Remove the essential oil element and discard. Everyone’s body reacts differently to different things. If you’re also taking medication, using essential oils could impact that treatment.

Essential oils that are topically applied (meaning applied directly to your skin) may also create rash like symptoms or redness. These symptoms are temporary effects, but exposure to a large enough area could be darn irritating to deal with. Safely test to see if your skin can handle the oil application by applying a drop of oil mixed with a tablespoon of vegetable oil to your skin. If the skin turns red or if there is burning or itching, cease the use of the oil immediately and flush the area with water. Consult with your doctor and aromatherapy practitioner. Essential oils that are applied topically can heal many skin conditions like acne, eczema and athlete’s foot.

It is especially important that if you have a medical condition or are pregnant or nursing, that you consult with a medical professional before using essential oils. In addition, it is recommended that you read all the safety information before using the product.

While there are risks involved, the use of essential oils to promote health and wellness has been a growing market as people seek to find natural methods for cures. We find that risks vary from person to person and that moderation is best practice. Remember to be under the guidance of a doctor and / or aromatherapy practitioner while using the oils. Make the most of what nature provides and minimize risk by understand what is involved and how to correctly use the product.