Best Essential Oils for Your Belly Button & How to Use

Putting essential oils in your belly button can be beneficial when used correctly.

There are many different kinds of essential oils, each with different benefits. So, to make the most out of this treatment, you need to choose the right one first.

Then, you need to know how to use it properly for the best results.

This is where I come in to help!

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How To Use Essential Oils For Your Belly Button

Regardless of which essential oil you are using, the first thing to remember is that it must be diluted.

Essential oils are usually diluted with carrier oils. Carrier oils are usually thicker, more gentle oils that have major moisturizing properties. Some of the most common carrier oils are:

Coconut
Sweet Almond
Jojoba

Olive
Avocado
Argan

Rosehip
Blackseed
Sunflower

Grapeseed
Apricot Kernel
Flaxseed

Can you use carrier oils or regular oils alone for your belly button?

Absolutely!

Many people apply coconut oils, castor oil, olive oil and other regular oils to their belly buttons.

Not only can they moisturize your skin in that area but they are also known to be beneficial in the same way that essential oils can be. That is, by aiding the body through absorption.

Click here to read more about the benefits of regular and carrier oils when applied to your belly button.

How To Mix Essential Oils With Carrier Oils

Technically, the exact ratio of essential oil to carrier oil will depend on the specific ones that you’re using. However, a good, general starting point is 15 drops of essential oil to 6 teaspoons of carrier oil. This will give you a 2.5% concentration.

You can go lower or higher depending on how strong you want the mixture to be.

For example:

3% concentration will require 20 drops of essential oil to 6 teaspoons of carrier oil

5% concentration will require 30 drops of essential oil to 6 teaspoons of carrier oil
10% concentration will require 60 drops of essential oil to 6 teaspoons of carrier oil
15% concentration will require 90 drops of essential oil to 6 teaspoons of carrier oil

20% concentration will require 120 drops of essential oil to 6 teaspoons of carrier oil

Remember that it is always better to start with the lowest concentration. Make sure that your skin can handle it and then gradually increase it if you can or need to.

Also, always do a patch test first. Apply the oils to a small area of skin around or close to your belly button and see how you will feel. If you do not experience a negative reaction, then gradually add a small amount inside your belly button.

Click here to read how to apply your essential oil mixture to your belly button (the right way).

Best Essential Oils For Your Belly Button

Now this will depend on what you are trying to treat. However, some of the most commonly used essential oils for your belly button are:

Lavender – known to help promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality. It also has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties

Eucalyptus – also known to help with mental clarity and stress relief. It also helps to provide relief from discomfort or inflammation in the belly
Lemon – known to be antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It also cleanses and detoxifies
Frankincense – known to improve respiratory function, reduce stress levels, induce relaxation and improve skin health

Tea Tree – known widely for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties
Clove – known for its ability to reduce pain and for its antimicrobial properties
Rosemary – known for its antioxidant properties. It also improves circulation and mental clarity and promotes digestion

Ginger – known to support digestion by relieving bloating, gas, and nausea. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate abdominal discomfort and menstrual cramps. And, ginger oil also stimulates circulation and boosts energy levels
Thyme – has antioxidant properties that can help reduce inflammation and support overall gut health. It also has antimicrobial and antifungal properties, which can help combat bacteria and fungi in the digestive system. Thyme oil is even said to support healthy digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes and promoting proper bowel movements
Peppermint – acts as a natural antispasmodic, relaxing the gastrointestinal tract muscles and promoting healthy digestion. It also alleviates digestive issues such as indigestion, bloating, and stomach discomfort. Its antimicrobial properties may help combat harmful bacteria in the digestive system, and it can provide relief from nausea and morning sickness

Related Article – 8 DIY Remedies to Clean Smelly Belly Button

What Essential Oils To Avoid For Your Belly Button

You can technically use any essential oil in your belly button area as long as you are sure that it will not damage or skin or have known serious side effects.

Do your research and see what benefits your essential oils of choice have. Research other ones for alternatives.

However, the essential oils you choose to use should be able to help the symptoms that you are trying to treat.

Disclaimer

Using oil in your belly button is not a scientific or medical technique. It is a herbal remedy that has been practiced in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.

Therefore, there is no clinical evidence to prove that it can or cannot help certain symptoms. Most of the evidence is anecdotal (meaning it is based on the reports of users).

Do keep in mind that you should not practice naval oiling without consulting your doctor. Be especially cautious if you are pregnant or have abdominal cancers, cysts, masses or other underlying abdominal medical conditions.

It is not clinically proven whether we can really absorb oils through our belly buttons. But just in case we can, we have no idea how they would affect your very real medical conditions or pregnancy.

The technique itself can also cause some distress in its application depending on how it is done. So you need to be careful.