How to add essential oils to your face mask covering

Whether we like it or not, wearing protective face coverings has become a part of our daily lives.

While they may be recommended for disease control and prevention and slowing the spread of COVID-19, we can probably all agree that wearing a mask isn't great.

Essential oils can help.

They're an easy and natural way to help instantly refresh cloth face masks. Just a few drops can make going to the grocery store, the bank... anywhere a little more pleasant, and hopefully a little less stressful too.

Follow our easy steps below for how to safely and effectively use essential oils on your face mask.

How to add essential oils to your face mask

Essential oils work best on cloth masks, whether it's a homemade mask or your latest find on Etsy or Amazon. But first things first, always remember to wash your hands before touching your mask.

Step 1. Dilute your essential oil

This is necessary before applying pure essential oils anywhere that may have direct contact with your skin, like your face mask.

Here’s why:

Our essential oils are made from premium, highly-concentrated botanical extracts to deliver rich and lasting scents. As a result, they, like any highly-quality extracts, can cause irritation if applied directly to your skin.

Before applying to your mask or topically, we recommend diluting 2 drops of your favorite essential oil in 1 tsp (5 mL) carrier oil like olive oil or argan oil.

TIP: Dilute in a clean spray bottle for easy application. If you don’t have a spray bottle any small clean glass or plastic bottle or container will do. 

Step 2. Apply the diluted essential oil mix to your face mask covering

If you used a spray bottle, we recommend giving your mask one or two light sprays. For a less intense aroma, try spraying the outside of your mask (the side not touching your skin).

If you used a bottle or container without a dropper or other applicator, use a cotton swab to dip in the diluted essential oil mix and add a few drops to your mask. We recommend adding it to the outside of your mask and starting with 1 - 2 drops for a less intense aroma. Scent to your smell preference. 

Step 3. Just breathe (a sigh of relief)

You just made wearing your face mask a little more pleasant by utilizing the natural qualities of plants!

Whether we like it or not, wearing protective face coverings has become a part of our daily lives.

While they may be recommended for disease control and prevention and slowing the spread of COVID-19, we can probably all agree that wearing a mask isn't great.

Essential oils can help.

They're an easy and natural way to help instantly refresh cloth face masks. Just a few drops can make going to the grocery store, the bank... anywhere a little more pleasant, and hopefully a little less stressful too.

Follow our easy steps below for how to safely and effectively use essential oils on your face mask.

How to add essential oils to your face mask

Essential oils work best on cloth masks, whether it's a homemade mask or your latest find on Etsy or Amazon. But first things first, always remember to wash your hands before touching your mask.

Step 1. Dilute your essential oil

This is necessary before applying pure essential oils anywhere that may have direct contact with your skin, like your face mask.

Here’s why:

Our essential oils are made from premium, highly-concentrated botanical extracts to deliver rich and lasting scents. As a result, they, like any highly-quality extracts, can cause irritation if applied directly to your skin.

Before applying to your mask or topically, we recommend diluting 2 drops of your favorite essential oil in 1 tsp (5 mL) carrier oil like olive oil or argan oil.

TIP: Dilute in a clean spray bottle for easy application. If you don’t have a spray bottle any small clean glass or plastic bottle or container will do. 

Step 2. Apply the diluted essential oil mix to your face mask covering

If you used a spray bottle, we recommend giving your mask one or two light sprays. For a less intense aroma, try spraying the outside of your mask (the side not touching your skin).

If you used a bottle or container without a dropper or other applicator, use a cotton swab to dip in the diluted essential oil mix and add a few drops to your mask. We recommend adding it to the outside of your mask and starting with 1 - 2 drops for a less intense aroma. Scent to your smell preference. 

Step 3. Just breathe (a sigh of relief)

You just made wearing your face mask a little more pleasant by utilizing the natural qualities of plants!