If you've been hearing about essential oils but not sure how to actually get the best use out of them, you're in the right place!
I hear from many people who are really excited to start using oils and make a positive impact on their health but just don't know where to start...once you start using essential oils and incorporating them into your daily life, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them!
For now, these 50 easy tips are intended as an introduction and inspiration on using the six single essential oils and four essential oil blends that NOONE should ever be without!
These 10 essential oils and blends come in the most popular starter kit, the Home Essentials Kit (includes a diffuser too!). This is the kit that I started with when first using essential oils and I've not looked back since!
If you want to just jump straight in and get these oils into your home, click the link below, or if you need some support just contact me and you'll get a 25% discount too!!!
These oils will naturally support 80% of your health needs when used proactively and preventatively meaning the western medical system is there to support you the remaining time when you REALLY need it - just as it's supposed to do.
LEMON
Natural Fabreeze that's not full of toxins. Neturalise odours by simply diffusing Lemon
Flavor Boost. Add a drop of Lemon essential oil anytime you're cooking with lemon juice (Salmon on the BBQ, Lemon meringue pie,Lemon zest etc.) to give a deeper, richer, flavour. It also soothing in teas, simply add Lemon essential oil to warm water or a herbal tea and honey.
An Original All Purpose Cleaner. Mix 5-6 drops of Lemon essential oil with water and vinegar in a spray bottle to cleanse and purify surfaces. Use to clean kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances. For stainless steel, mix Lemon essential oil with olive oil for great results.
Get Rid Of Sticky Stuff. Lemon essential oil is excellent for removing the adhesive from sticker residues and permanent marker!
Preserve What You’ve Got. Use Lemon essential oil in a spray to keep your cut fruit fresh until serving
‘Lemonise’ Your Laundry. Instead of dryer sheets, try adding a few drops of Lemon Essential oil to a damp wash cloth in the dryer with the rest of your laundry. Set the dryer to a low temperature cycle as too high heat will lessen the effects of the oil.
LAVENDER
Take A Lavender Bath. Mix a few drops of Lavender essential oil in some Epsom salts and then add to your bath for a relaxing experience
Enjoy A Fresh And Clean Mattress. Sprinkle a mixture of 1 cup baking soda and 10 drops of Lavender essential oil over your mattress. Allow the mixture to sit for at least an hour then vacuum the mixture up. You can combine with drops of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove, or Rosemary as well to tailor to your needs.
Ouch! That’s Hot!! The next time someone doesn’t realise the iron or pan is still hot; apply Lavender essential oil to the affected area to soothe and calm the skin irritation, relieve redness and ease swelling
The Oatmeal Secret. Fill a small jar (e.g baby food jar) with oats and add 5-8 drops of Lavender essential oil. When its time to wash your face, scoop some out and add water and it instantly becomes a natural oatmeal face scrub!!
Get some ZZZZZs. Add a few drops of Lavender essential oil to your pillow or massaged into the soles of the feet with fractionated coconut oil to calm a restless adult or child help to fall and stay asleep
PEPPERMINT
Natural Breath Freshener. Use a drop of Peppermint in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse and breath freshener.
A Cooling Fix. Add Peppermint to a cold compress and apply to the back of the neck and/or feet to cool down
Natural Peppermint Flavours. Peppermint makes a delicious addition to all things chocolate. Add a drop to hot chocolate or milkshake, brownies, cakes and cookies
Stressed? Apply to the neck and forehead with Lavender to relieve pressure and tension
Awaken Your Senses. Before your next workout, apply a bit of Peppermint to your chest or just take a deep breathe straight from the bottle. After your workout add a drop to your shampoo to stimulate your senses and invigorate your scalp
TEA TREE aka MELALEUCA
Chemical Free Cleaning. Dilute 8-10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil with water in a spray bottle to clean around the house. Great to use in damp places and in the bathroom.
An Athlete’s Best Friend. Apply directly to the feet and toenails after the gym especially if you are also showering, swimming or exercising in public, high traffic areas
Refresh Your Wash. Add a couple drops of Tea Tree essential oil to laundry detergent to get rid of any musty smells.
Add “Oomph” To Your Lotion. Help soothe your skin by placing 1 drop of Tea Tree essential oil in your moisturiser during your morning and night skin routine. Also apply to skin blemishes and rashes as part of a daily cleansing program
Boost Your Immune Function. Diffuse Tea Tree essential oil or rub it on the bottom of your feet. Combine with On Guard for added support.
Oregano
Flavor Your Food. Put a drop of Oregano essential oil in your spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, on a roast, or any other dish for a delicious flavour. As Oregano is so strong, you may want to put the drop on a spoon first, then use a toothpick to slowly add the oil to your dish.
Digestive Dilemmas. Oregano is a key ingredient in dōTERRA’s GX Assist, for good reason! It helps create a healthy environment that is unfriendly to bad bacteria which can lead to digestive issues.
Natural Effectiveness. Essential oils quickly go to work in your system. When there's a change of seasons make your own wellness blend by combining 3 drops Oregano, 5 drops of On Guard, 5 drops Melaleuca and 5 drops Lemon into a Veggie Capsule. Putting the properties of these oils to work, you will feel better naturally.
Bring On The Summer Season! Apply one drop of Oregano to 6 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil to soften cuticles and rough spots that may be encroaching on toenails. Oregano keeps impurities out!
The Best Defence Is A Good Offence. To help keep your home clean, mix 3 drops of Oregano with water in a spray bottle and spray it in corners of the shower, sink and other damp and darkened areas.
Respiratory Blend aka Air
Clear Congestion For Better Sleep. For a more restful sleep during seasonal respiratory discomfort, diffuse Air at bedtime, a few drops on the pillow or keep in a roller bottle by the bedside. Roll it on the chest, bottom of feet or upper lip as needed!
Breathe Clear and Free. Put a drop of Air and a drop of Wintergreen essential oil in a sink of hot water. Then, place a damp towel over your head and inhale deeply. It’s surprising how much this helps clear your sinuses
Exercising Indoors?? Forced heating and cooling, sweaty!bodies, dust and your lungs…are a bad combo. Apply Air before exercising to invigorate and enhance breathing during your workout.
Feeling Claustrophobic? Confined and enclosed spaces can sometimes have stagnant air, which can lead to a claustrophobic feeling. While in these spaces, free yourself mentally and emotionally by applying Air.
Boost Brain Power. Air Respiratory Blend contains Eucalyptus essential oil which is known to help stimulate mental activity and wake up your mind. The powerfully beneficial oils of Peppermint, Lemon, and Melaleuca are all included in Air and are perfect if you are feeling under the weather
Digestive Blend aka ZenGest
Tame a Tummy. Rub on your child’s tummy when they have an occasional tummy ache. Apply before bedtime and it will help them sleep soundly too. Dilute 1 drop of ZenGest with fractionated coconut oil and massage onto your little ones tummy when upset.
Moo Moo…Boo Boo. Try taking a Veggie Capsule filled with DigestZen when you have too much dairy
Journey's friend. For a comfortable and happy travelling experience, be sure to bring along ZenGest.
Kick Tension & Pressure. ZenGest can also be applied to the temples to help relieve tension and sinus pressure
Stressful Eating. When we get too busy, often our diet suffers. We opt for late night eating, fast food, skipped!meals, over indulgences and more. A hectic schedule turns into hectic digestion, try ZenGest.
Soothing Blend aka Deep Blue
Enhance Your Work Out. Rub on muscles before and after exercise to reduce discomfort, soothe joints and promote strong, healthy muscles.
Pains Of A Desk Job. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on the shoulders and neck to recover and ease muscle tension and into hands, fingers and wrists when needed.
Growing Pains. Massage Deep Blue with a few drops of carrier oil onto the growing kids’ legs before bedtime to help with occasional aches associated with growth spurts.
Aches and Pains. If you’ve been doing some heavy lifting Deep Blue will support those strained muscles.
Soothing Massage. Your better half will thank you after you treat them to a massage using Deep Blue Soothing Blend. Use several drops with carrier oil for a therapeutic deep tissue massage.
Protective Blend aka On Guard
Sniffle Season Relief. Diffuse On Guard Protective Blend anytime you are concerned about ‘what’s going around’ nurseries, schools, work, sports arenas, churches and other crowded venues.
Get Turbo Charged. Mix a few drops of On Guard with 2 drops Lemon essential oil and honey or agave nectar in a teaspoon to soothe your throat during the winter.
Natural Carpet Cleaner. Add 15 drops of On Guard to a cup of corn starch or baking soda. Mix and sprinkle onto carpet then allow it to sit for up to an hour. Then, vacuum clean!
Be Naturally On Guard, All Day. Let On Guard blend with Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary assist in the work of immune support and maintenance. One of the most popular ways to use On Guard is to add a few drops to a Veggie Capsule and swallow. It does wonders!
Your Mouth Will Thank You. Use On Guard mouthwash after dental work and On Guard Toothpaste to soothe irritated gums.
Frankincense
Calm Down. Inhale with Lavender and Peppermint and apply to neck to help calm stress and relieve tension.
Nourish Your Skin. Use a drop of Frankincense with 3 drops of carrier oil or dōTERRA Spa Hand and Body Lotion for beautiful, radiant looking skin.
Spread The Love. Frankincense smells wonderful and uplifts the mood. Wear it as a perfume to lift your mood and feelings of alertness.
Goodness In A Cup. Dilute a drop of Frankincense in 1 teaspoon of honey or in a small herbal tea and take daily to maintain good health.
A Calming Mood Lifter. Frankincense can be applied to the bottoms of feet to relax and calm mood swings minor to major. In fact, it has been used to calm expectant mothers during pregnancy and labour. Diffuse in the room or massage a drop onto the chest or back of the neck