Easy Essential Oil Recipes For Beginners - Tips on How to Use Essential Oils Safely!
Here are some super easy but very effective uses of our high-quality essential oils.
1. Essential Oil Recipe for Stress Relief
- 3 drops of Bergamot essential oil
- 2 drops of Frankincense essential oil
- 2 drops of Lavender essential oil
2. Massage Oil for Stress Using Pure Essential Oils
Here is another great recipe to give yourself or your partner a little stress relief rub :)
- 8 drops of Bergamot essential oil
- 8 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
- Jojoba oil (or carrier oil of your choice)
- 30ml glass bottle
- Add the essential oils to the bottle.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with Jojoba oil.
- Shake well.
- Use a few drops in the palm of your hand and massage into the desired area.
3. Roman Chamomile Essential Oil for a Restful Sleep
Roman Chamomile essential oil is said to have properties that help with restful sleep and fight insomnia.
Here are a few ways to use Roman Chamomile before sleeping:
- Diffuse a few drops next to your bed.
- Rub 1-2 drops on the temples.
- Inhale directly from the bottle.
4. Exfoliating Foot Scrub using Essential Oils!
This is a very simple DIY recipe to get rid of dry and rough skin from your feet and heels. All you need are some basic ingredients and a jar, you'll have a professional-looking scrub like a store bought one :)
What you need:
- 3/4 cup of Epsom salt
- 1/4 cup of Sweet Almond Oil
- 10 drops of Lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of Frankincense essential oil
- Glass container, you can even use on of our Large Metro or Yankee Jars.
Mix all ingredients together and put it in a jar. All you need is a cute little label and this could turn out to be a little business venture :)
Here are a couple of variations that you can try by simply replacing the essential oils with the quantity below:
Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub:
- 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
- 10 drops of Lavender essential oil
Citrus Exfoliating Scrub:
- 5 drops of Lemon essential oil
- 5 drops of Sweet Orange essential oil
- 8 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
5. Foot Soak for Aching Feet
There are plenty of recipes for foot soaks out there, but this happens to be one of my favourite ones. It's way too easy and my feet always feel refreshed after I've done one of these. This is what you need:
- 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil
- 1 tablespoon of Jojoba oil
- A foot tub with cold water
Add the Peppermint essential oil to the tablespoon of Jojoba oil, mix it with the tub of cool water. Soak feet and relax for about 10-15 minutes!
6. Feeling Low? Try this Blend!
Melissa is a powerful essential oil that may treat symptoms of depression, colds & viruses, nervous isorders or PMS and menopause. This blend may help when you are feeling low:
- 3 drops of Melissa essential oil
- 3 drops of Peppermint essential oil
- 8 drops of Bergamot essential oil
How to use:
- Diffuser: Add a few drops to the recommended amount of water.
- Massage Oil: Add to a tablespoon of carrier oil.
- Bath: Add a few drops to your bath.
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* This information is not a substitute for medication / medical advice and is not intended to cure, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Keep away from children at all times.
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