Looking for more applications for your essential oils or glass containers? Here we have compiled some of our favorites for personal care, home cleaning, and pest control.
PERSONAL CARE
Perhaps the simplest way to begin to use essential oils is to add your favorites to an aromatherapy diffuser. There are many options available, but this is our favorite.
Here is an easy, effective way to increase feelings of calm and contentment:
Fill container of diffuser according to manufacturer’s instructions
Add 8-10 drops USDA Certified Organic orange essential oil
Turn on, sit back, and enjoy.
Another easy way to experience these benefits is to add pure, organic essential oil to a rollerball, like this plus your favorite carrier oil in a 1:10 ratio.
This is our favorite way to feel invigorated and increase focus:
5 drops USDA Certified Organic peppermint oil
50 drops USDA Certified Organic jojoba oil
Note: the carrier oil not only dilutes the intense properties of essential oils, but its more fatty structure actually keeps the essential oil from dissipating as quickly and can increase the effectiveness of application.
Relaxation
Stress is linked to an enormous number of health problems, and taking time out to relax should be an important part of every day. Aromatherapy is an excellent tool for relaxation, and one that you’ll eagerly look forward to using.
Citrus-Sandalwood Spray
Makes about 8 ounces
Zesty citrus essential oils combine with the sweet smell of sandalwood to keep you, your car, and your home smelling fantastic while promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. While most relaxing treatments help you unwind, this one promotes clarity. It’s just right for spraying in your car before a stressful commute.
7 ounces distilled water
1 ounce witch hazel
10 drops sandalwood essential oil, certified organic if available
10 drops USDA Certified Organic orange essential oil
5 drops USDA Certified Organic grapefruit essential oil
5 drops USDA Certified Organic lemon essential oil 5 drops lime essential oil
- Combine all ingredients in a glass bottle and seal with a mister spray top. Shake well to blend, and then shake again before each use.
- Apply 3 to 4 spritzes on your body, clothing, car or other upholstery, or to freshen the air anywhere in your home or office. Repeat as often as you like.
Lavender-Chamomile Foot Lotion
Makes about 8 ounces
Lavender and chamomile help take the edge off, letting you unwind at the end of a stressful day. Make sure you’re finished with your day’s to-dos before using this remedy, it’s that relaxing!
8 ounces unscented body lotion or hand cream
28 drops USDA Certified Organic Roman Chamomile essential oil
20 drops USDA Certified Organic lavender essential oil
- In a glass bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk well to blend, and then transfer the lotion to a jar or back to its original container.
- Apply 1 teaspoon of the blend to your feet, ankles, and calves. Use more or less as needed; you may apply the lotion to other body parts as desired. Repeat whenever you need a little extra help relaxing or after a long day on your feet.
Detoxifying Massage Oil
Makes about 4 ounces
Soothing lavender, uplifting citrus, and cooling peppermint combine to enhance and support the detoxification process. Be sure to drink plenty of filtered water to help flush toxins away throughout the day.
4 ounces USDA Certified Organic fractionated coconut oil
20 drops USDA Certified Organic lavender essential oil
20 drops USDA Certified Organic lemon essential oil
20 drops USDA Certified Organic orange essential oil
20 drops USDA Certified Organic peppermint essential oil
- In a glass bottle or jar, combine all the ingredients. Shake well to blend.
- Apply 1-2 teaspoons of the blend to your chest, arms, and shoulders, and massage into these areas while breathing deeply. You can also hold palms of your hands to your face for 10-30 seconds after applying to further enjoy the essential oils. Then massage a bit of the oil into your temples.
Hangover
When you’ve had a few too many drinks the night before, your aching head and churning stomach can make it difficult to face your day. Essential Oils can help on these days by promoting detoxification, restoring balance, easing stomach discomfort, and helping you feel more focused and clear.
Citrus-Mint Clarifying Blend
Makes 1 treatment
Cheerful citrus and fresh peppermint help you clear the debris from your mind after a long day or the day after a late night, plus they provide some relief from nausea.
5 drops USDA Certified Organic lemon essential oil
5 drops USDA Certified Organic peppermint essential oil
5 drops USDA Certified Organic orange essential oil
Add the essential oils to your diffuser according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Run the diffuser nearby. Repeat as needed throughout the day.
Lip Balm
White Chocolate Peppermint Lip Balm
Makes approximately 1.5 oz. of lip balm, enough to fill 10 lip balm tubes, 6 ¼ oz. plastic or glass jars, or 3 ½ oz. tins or jars.
A naturally sweet, smooth, and nourishing lip balm with the essence of white chocolate from its cocoa butter and peppermint for that delicious combination of chocolate and mint.
2 tablespoons USDA Certified Organic sweet almond oil
1 tablespoon USDA Certified Organic avocado or grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon USDA Certified Organic cocoa butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon beeswax
20 drops USDA Certified Organic peppermint essential oil
3-5 drops of Vitamin E oil
- Chop the cocoa butter and beeswax or use beeswax pastilles.
- Place cocoa butter, beeswax, and carrier oils in a small bowl or glass Pyrex measuring cup and gently heat in the top of a double boiler until the mixture has melted.
- Once melted, remove from the stovetop and add peppermint essential oil and Vitamin E oil.
- Immediately pour the mixture into your favorite lip balm tubes, tins, cosmetic pots, or small glass jars.
- Allow balm to cool completely before placing caps or tops onto the containers. Your delicious lip treat is finished and you can add labels, ribbons, twine, sparkle or any other decorative elements you’d like. This is a great gift idea, particularly for the winter holiday season.
Citrus Shea Smoothing Balm
Makes approximately 10 small pots of lip balm
¼ cup USDA Certified Organic shea butter
½ teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon USDA Certified Organic olive oil
¾ teaspoon USDA Certified Organic orange essential oil
(Optional) 10 more drops of USDA Certified Organic orange essential oil
A naturally delicious lip balm that is brimming with the cheery scent of sweet orange. This one is great any time of year, feel free to experiment with other combinations of essential oils, choosing certified organic wherever possible.
- Place the shea butter in a small bowl or glass Pyrex measuring cup and gently heat in the top of a double boiler, stirring occasionally with a spoon or spatula, just until melted.
- Once melted, remove from the stovetop.
- Slowly add the olive oil, stirring well.
- Add the honey, and continue stirring until well incorporated.
- Add in the ¾ teaspoon of orange oil, stirring in to spread evenly throughout the mixture.
- Once all the ingredients are blended together, spoon them into your favorite lip balm pots.
- (OPTIONAL) Before closing the lids, place one drop of orange essential oil on top of the balm for an even sweeter scent when opened next.
Body Scrub
Sweet Orange Smoothing Honey & Sugar Scrub
This body scrub is easy to make and smells amazing. It leaves your skin feeling super soft and moisturized and also makes a great gift. Honey helps moisturize, nourish, and protect the skin. The vanilla is optional but does make for an even sweeter treat!
1 cup USDA Certified Organic sugar, white or brown
½ cup USDA Certified Organic avocado, grapeseed, or sweet almond oil
¼ cup raw, USDA Certified Organic honey
15 drops USDA Certified Organic orange essential oil
1 USDA Certified Organic vanilla bean (optional)
1 teaspoon USDA Certified Organic vanilla extract (optional)
- Mix the sugar, oil, and honey together in a glass mixing bowl.
- (Optional) If using, split and scrape the vanilla bean pulp into the mixture, add the vanilla extract, and stir to blend.
- Add the essential oil and continue to stir. You may add more sugar until you reach the desired paste consistency.
- (Optional) Add the split and scraped vanilla bean to the bottom of a glass jar first to add a decorative homemade touch.
- Once all the ingredients are blended together, spoon mixture into jar.
- Use 1-2 tablespoons of the scrub at a time in your shower by massaging into wet skin.
- Rinse thoroughly after 2-5 minutes. Your skin will feel exfoliated, nourished, and so soft!
Feel free to experiment with different organic essential and carrier oils until you find your favorite blend.
