Among their many uses, essential oils have vast applications for personal care, including beautifying the skin and hair and cleansing the mouth, gums, and teeth, among other general hygiene uses. After all, essential oils were some of the first beauty products in ancient history. Not only do their natural cleansing, soothing, and purifying properties make essential oils an ideal choice for personal care, but they also have lovely and inviting smells. Essential oils with gentle soothing properties—like Rose, Sandalwood, and Helichrysum—can be helpful to soothe skin irritations and promote a healthy-looking complexion. Others such as Tea Tree and Rosemary help to cleanse the scalp and promote an abundant-looking head of hair. You can even use oils with cleansing properties like Clove and Cinnamon to clean your teeth, gums, and mouth, as well as to promote fresh breath. Because Cinnamon and Clove are considered strong oils, it’s a good idea to dilute them in toothpaste before brushing or in a cup of water before gargling.