How to Use essential oil in a Sentence
essential oil
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The essential oil form is made from the bark, leaves or twigs of the plant.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Mar. 2018
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Spray made with essential oils is applied to the tires, the sides and the back.
—Christina Hall, ajc, 8 May 2018
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For a fresher scent, add a few drops of an essential oil to the mix.
—Sara Clark, Country Living, 23 May 2019
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For those who use essential oils in their homes, take care to keep the oils away from your pets.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 14 June 2019
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Place this shower steamer on the floor and wait for the essential oil blend to put you in a zen state.
—Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 14 Feb. 2023
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The machine is $99, and a set of three, half-ounce bottles of essential oils costs $29.
—Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Nov. 2019
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Include white vinegar and essential oils in the mix to kick it up a notch (and enhance the smell).
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2024
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Muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of the julep cup with sugar or syrup, so the essential oils of the mint are released.
—Charlotte Chilton, Town & Country, 28 Mar. 2019
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Next add a bunch of drops of your favorite essential oil.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 17 July 2024
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Bisabolol comes from the essential oils found in chamomile plants.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
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For a fresh scent, add a few drops of your preferred essential oil or fresh lemon juice.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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Tip: Add a few drops of essential oil and the whole house will smell terrific.
—Doreen Christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, 19 Mar. 2018
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Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the aroma tank and let the fragrance fill your room.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 14 Jan. 2022
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Simply apply a few drops of the essential oil of your choice to its surface and take a deep breath.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2021
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And then some like woo woo sh*t, like essential oils and incense.
—Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 July 2018
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Below, a look at the 17 best essential oil diffusers to shop now.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2021
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Check out our guides to the best skincare fridges and the best essential oil diffusers for your money.
—Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2021
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Valles adds that the sulfate-free milk, which is infused with a blend of 16 essential oils, gives the hair a soft and shiny texture.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024
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Give the gift of zen with an essential oil diffuser that can fill a home with any of their favorite scents.
—Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2022
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Make your own candles by melting down the wax and adding essential oils.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Alo’s essential oils also have the same feel—all white and classic.
—Essence, 10 Sep. 2024
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Think a satin eye mask, essential oil sprays, homemade herbal teas and, of course, midnight snacks.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2022
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Combine 10 to 15 drops of lavender essential oil with water and spot clean the area where ants have been.
—Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2021
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Flowers or essential oils are a nice touch, too, Adan says.
—Erica Sweeney, TIME, 12 June 2024
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The essential oils in this bottle of lavender massage oil from The Body Shop get their lovely smell from the south of France.
—Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 23 Apr. 2020
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Be careful with claims that essential oils can help calm dogs down.
—Southern Living, 3 July 2018
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Embrace your free time with a mountain of bubbles and a few drops of essential oil.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 2 Dec. 2020
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One that's more than notebooks and pens but includes essential oils and herbal teas.
—al, 14 Aug. 2019
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The reason for this is to promote flow – from the stems into the leaves – of the essential oils responsible for the herbs’ flavor.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
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Or shop in the boutique, which sells Sunday Citizen throws, Panier des Sens essential oils, jewelry and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
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