Your quest to solve a number of health ailments - anxiety, insomnia, nausea and more - may have brought you to look up essential oils. They're usually sold in small, dark-colored bottles and have ...

Each essential oil has its own unique healing profile, so the first step should be to read up on the individual oils that you’re interested in, says New York-based aromatherapist, Andrea Scalisi.

Says Cruise: “If you’re going to dab or massage the oils into your skin or gargle with them, mix two drops of essential oil into 1⁄2 tsp. of a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil, to prevent injury.

How to use essential oils Essential oils are likely safe to inhale, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy assistant professor Lauren Hynicka, PharmD, BCPS, tells USA TODAY.

Here are some tips: Massage. Put 10-15 drops of an essential oil in 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of a carrier oil. Those are oils like coconut, almond, olive, avocado, or jojoba.