Deep Blue® Oil
Description
doTERRA Deep Blue is perfect for a soothing massage after a long day of work. Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus work together to soothe and cool. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue proprietary blend on your fingers, wrists, shoulders, and neck. A few drops of Deep Blue Soothing Blend diluted in doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil can be part of a cooling and comforting massage.
Uses
- Apply on feet and knees before and after exercise.
- Massage Deep Blue with a few drops of carrier oil onto growing kids’ legs before bedtime.
- Rub Deep Blue on lower back muscles after a day of heavy lifting at work or during a move.
Directions for Use
Topical use: Apply to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Primary Benefits
- Soothing and cooling oil blend
- Comforting part of a massage
Ingredients
Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus
Aromatic Description
Minty, camphoraceous
Deep Blue is a soothing blend of eight essential oils that comfort and cool muscles. Deep Blue is helpful after a long day of work in the yard or a strenuous workout. Massage into your back, legs, and feet.
Usage Tips:
- Apply on feet and knees before and after exercise.
- Perfect for a soothing massage after a long day of house work or a workout.
- Apply to hands and feet after gardening.
- Connect with Grandma by giving her a hand massage with Deep Blue.
- Rub Deep Blue on lower back after a day of heavy lifting at work or during a move.
- Massage Deep Blue with a few drops of FCO (or Deep Blue Touch) onto growing kids’ legs before bedtime.
- After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on your fingers, wrists, shoulders, and neck.
Learn More
doTERRA Deep Blue is a powerful essential oil blend that offers immediate soothing effects for skin. Comforting and cooling, Deep Blue is popularly used after activity as part of an after-sports massage. Eight essential oils combine synergistically to create a powerful blend: Blue (German) Chamomile, Wintergreen, Camphor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, and Osmanthus. These essential oils provide rejuvenating benefits and provide soothing comfort to the back, legs, and feet.
Wintergreen is a key component of Deep Blue. The primary chemical constituent of Wintergreen essential oil is monoterpene ester methyl salicylate, which is often combined with lotion and used to soothe muscles.
Helichrysum is a rare but powerful essential oil. There are over 600 species of helichrysum throughout the world, but it is primarily Helichrysum italicum that is sourced for its essential oil.
Blue Tansy essential oil is used in massage to provide a soothing sensation on affected areas. It is also and beneficial to the skin.
The sweet, floral aroma of Ylang Ylang is prized in the perfume industry. Topical application of this tropical oil provides a calming, positive atmosphere.
Osmanthus essential oil is used for irritated skin. The pleasing fragrance of Osmanthus also makes it popular in the perfume industry, although it is rare and pricey. It takes approximately 200 pounds of osmanthus flowers to extract a single ounce of Osmanthus essential oil.
The intense cooling sensation of Deep Blue is due in part to the concentration of menthol in Peppermint essential oil. Peppermint is distilled from the flowering tops of the Peppermint plant. Cooling to the skin, Peppermint is helpful for soothing.
Camphor Bark essential oil, distilled from the Cinnamomum camphora tree, is widely used in massage therapy for its ability to soothe affected areas.
Blue Chamomile (or German Chamomile) has a warm, herbal aroma that is calming and soothing.
Apply Deep Blue on your feet and knees before and after exercise. Massage into your back for relief of exhausted and overworked muscles, such as after planting a garden or moving boxes. Use on your feet before and after big events, such as weddings, to ease foot discomfort from standing. Apply to growing children’s legs for a cooling and soothing effect.