So you have your hands on your oils and not sure what you can do with them?
Below is a glimpse into the ways you'll use these Top 10 Oils, on a daily basis. These oils alone will will solve 80% of your health and self care needs. You can find these oils and blends in doTERRA’s most popular starter Kit, the Home Essentials and also the Family Essentials.
Before we dive in, be sure to check out my Beginners Guide to Essential Oils.
Lemon
Diffuse with Lavender and Peppermint to feel like you are at the spa. Also great when your body is reacting to the environment.
Diffuse on its own to neutralize odours and refresh your home.
Apply to anything sticky! Removes adhesives, gum, tree sap, etc.
Drink 2 drops in a large glass of water for the cleansing effects of the limonene in lemon. For a soothing drink add Lemon essential oil to warm water or an herbal tea with honey.
Apply with tea tree and fractionated coconut oil on tired, dry, cracked feet.
Cook. Add a drop of Lemon essential oil anytime you are cooking with lemon juice to boost the flavour.
Clean. Mix 5-6 drops Lemon essential oil with water and vinegar in a spray bottle to cleanse and purify surfaces. For stainless steel, mix Lemon essential oil with olive oil for best results.
Preserve cut fruit. Use Lemon essential oil in a spray to keep your cut fruit fresh until serving.
Polish your furniture with Lemon essential oil and a few drops to olive oil.
Add a refreshing scent to your laundry by adding a few drops to a damp wash cloth or dryer balls in the dryer with your laundry.
Lavender
Relax. Add 4 drops of lavender essential oil along with 1cup Epsom salts to your bath water.
Clean. Add 4-5 drops of Lavender to your vinegar cleaning mixture to enjoy a better smell.
Apply to skin to clear up skin irritation. Mix three parts Fractionated Coconut Oil with one part Lavender essential oil in a small spray bottle or roll on. Safe for little ones!
Sleep. For a more restful sleep try one of the following:
Diffuse in the bedroom 30 minutes before bedtime.
Rub on the bottoms of the feet.
Place a few drops on a pillow.
Refresh your 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 one hour then vacuum.
Relief. Touch a hot pan? Apply Lavender oil to the affected area to soothe skin irritation, reduce redness and ease swelling.
Soothe and soften skin. One drop of Lavender will also help relieve the sensitivity of gums, dry or chapped lips, razor burn, occasional scrapes and abrasions, or after too much sun.
Calm. Apply Lavender to the temples and back of neck to ease anxious feelings and promote mental clarity.
Add a relaxing scent to your laundry by adding a few drops to a damp wash cloth or dryer balls in the dryer with your laundry.
Pregnant? Rub Lavender essential oil to soothe your growing belly.
Peppermint
Inhale. Place a drop of Peppermint oil in your hand and cup your hand over your nose and inhale to support open airways, increase alertness and help you breathe easily.
Add Peppermint to a cold compress and cool down your overworked feet.
Cool down. Keep a spray bottle of water with a few drops of Peppermint essential oil nearby, especially when you REALLY need to cool down!
Rinse. Use a drop of Peppermint with Lemon in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse. It freshens breath and builds confidence in your close encounters. I also love to add 1 drop of peppermint to my lip gloss tubes!
Soothe occasional muscle and joint discomfort.
Ease tummy trouble by rubbing on the stomach or take one drop in a large glass of water.
Diffuse Peppermint will help reign in the urge to snack on junk food. It’s a good way to control appetite and to feel full faster.
Revitalize yourself on a long drive, a hard work day or before a workout. Deeply inhale Peppermint to feel refreshed and ready to go.
Bake. Peppermint makes a delicious addition to all things chocolate. Add a drop into your brownies or chocolate chip cookies. Yum!
Oregano
Support. Take 1-2 drops in a Veggie Capsule, with olive oil, for periodic immune support and to clear respiratory issues.
Clean feet. Your feet absorb more than you think. Follow up a bare foot adventure by applying one drop of Oregano and Thyme, diluted with 6-7 drops of fractionated coconut oil.
Cook. Put a drop of Oregano essential oil in your spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, or any other entrée for delicious flavor. Add a drop of Oregano and Basil to veggie dip or with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a savory bread dip that transports you to Italy!
Spray 3 drops of Oregano with water in a spray bottle in corners of the shower, sink and other damp and darkened areas to clear impurities.
Soften cuticles and rough spots on your toes. Apply one drop of Oregano to 6 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil..
Cold weather? Dilute just 1 drop in several drops of fractionated coconut oil and massage quickly into hands and feet to help warm the body.
Ease elimination. When your body’s waste liquid elimination systems are uncomfortable cranberry juice is a great help, but Oregano in your system can work to clear it out and help you be well.
Apply to skin imperfections and bumps. Dilute 1 drop to 4 drops of fractionated coconut oil.
Warming drink. On a cold winter day, Oregano added to an earthy, hot tea is like a cozy blanket for the body and soul!
Less Is More. Oregano is one of the most potent essential oils - one drop is all you need. When used improperly, be sure to have Fractionated Coconut Oil or another carrier oil on hand to dilute.
Frankincense
Calm. Inhale alone or with Lavender and Peppermint and apply to neck to help calm stress and relieve tension.
Beautify your skin with a drop of Frankincense with 3 drops of carrier oil or in unscented lotion.
Uplift your mood. Wear it as a perfume to lift your mood and feelings of alertness.
Relieve hands and feet after a long day by rubbing on Frankincense to promote a normal inflammatory response.
Meditate. Apply 1-2 drops to your temples and the back of your neck to help improve your focus and concentration during meditation.
Strengthen weak nails by applying a drop of Frankincense as part of your self care routine.
Enjoy. Dilute a drop of Frankincense in 1 teaspoon of honey or in a small herbal tea to maintain good health.
Ground. Frankincense can be applied to the bottoms of feet to relax and calm mood swings minor to major.
Diffuse Frankincense with Lavender in the room for a calm, relaxing environment.
Support healthy cells. Frankincense is a component of the Cellular Complex blend because it promotes healthy cellular proliferation. You could also take a drop or two of Frankincense in a Veggie Capsule.
Relieve anxious feelings and create a positive mood. Combine a drop of Frankincense, a drop of Peppermint and a drop of Wild Orange essential oil in your hand, rub hands together, and inhale deeply.
Relax. Add 4 drops of Frankincense essential oil along with 1 cup Epsom salts to your bath.
Soothe occasional cramps or muscle discomfort by using Frankincense with a hot compress.
Tea Tree
Apply after shaving to prevent any skin irritation diluted with fractionated coconut oil for a great facial moisturizer. Consider also mixing with Lavender or Frankincense for added benefit.
Soothe your skin by placing 1 drop of Tea Tree essential oil in your moisturizer during your morning and night skin routine. You can also apply to skin blemishes or after a long day in the sun.
Clean. Dilute 8-10 drops with water in a spray bottle for an all-purpose cleaner. You can also combine 10 drops of Tea Tree with ½ cup baking soda and ¼ cup vinegar to clean the toilet.
Refresh. Add a couple drops of Tea Tree to laundry detergent to get rid of any musty smells caused by poor ventilation.
Homemade Baby Wipes. Cut up an old baby blanket or t-shirt. Place in a storage container with 2 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil and 3 drops each of Tea Tree and Lavender.
Artistic toddler? Tea Tree is great for removing permanent marker from skin.
Baby Bottom Remedy. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil, Lavender, and Frankincense to make a diaper paste for baby’s irritated skin.
Refresh your bedding. Spray Tea Tree on your mattress pad when you change the sheets.
Add to your backpack. Take Tea Tree essential oil on your next hike and use as a cleansing agent for occasional scrapes and other skin irritations.
Support Immune Function. Diffuse Tea Tree or rub it on the bottom of your feet.
Fresh feet. Apply directly to the feet and toenails after practice each night and especially if you are also showering, swimming or exercising in public, high traffic areas.
On Guard
Seasonal Relief. Diffuse On Guard (Protective blend) anytime you are concerned about ‘what’s going around’ schools, sports arenas, churches and other crowded venues.
Soothe your throat. Mix a few drops of On Guard with 2 drops Lemon essential oil and honey or agave nectar in a teaspoon. Take as is or add to hot water or herbal tea.
Carpet refresh. Add 15 drops of On Guard to a cup of corn starch or baking soda. Mix, sprinkle and rake on carpet then allow it to sit for up to an hour. Then, vacuum it clean!
Clean sinks and bath tubs. Mix 5-6 drops with a half cup of baking soda and skip all of the harsh chemicals.
Immune support and maintenance. One of the most popular ways to use Protective Blend is to add a few drops to a Veggie Capsule and swallow. You can also add a couple drops to your morning oatmeal or orange juice.
Dental hygiene. Swish On Guard with a bit of water after dental work. You can also apply On Guard directly to your teeth and gums (or add a drop to your toothpaste) to soothe irritated gums. For a clean toothbrush, store it overnight in a small glass of water with 3-5 drops of the On Guard.
Under the sink maintenance. Garbage inside a dark cabinet is an ideal breeding ground for odour. When you take out the garbage, spray down your cabinet and garbage bin with On Guard and water. On Guard Cleaner Concentrate (my favourite!) is also excellent for this purpose.
Stay fresh at the gym. Before climbing on to that sweaty vinyl at the gym, spray it with On Guard and water and wipe down.
Natural hand cleaner. Mix 5 Tablespoons aloe vera gel, 4 Tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E oil and 8-10 drops of On Guard in a small squeeze bottle.
Protect your home. A few drops of On Guard in spray bottle with water works wonders on grimy doorknobs, hand railings and countertops.
Easy Air
Sleep. For a more restful sleep during seasonal respiratory discomfort, diffuse Easy Air blend at bedtime.
Steam. Put a drop of the Easy Air blend and a drop of Wintergreen essential oil in a bowl of hot water. Then, place a damp towel over your head and inhale deeply.
Refresh the work place. Forced heating and cooling, dust and your lungs - that's a bad combo. Diffuse in the office to invigorate and enhance breathing. Supporting healthy airways will improve your concentration. It may help everyone around you relax too!
Feel rejuvenated. Apply Easy Air blend to your temples and the back of your neck for afternoon pick-me-up.
Travel buddy. Confined spaces, such as airplanes, can sometimes have stagnant air.. While in these spaces, free yourself mentally and emotionally by placing a drop of Easy Air in your palm, rub the palms together and take a deep breath from your cupped hands.
University dorm room essential. Dorm rooms aren’t known for their vast size or light airy appeal. Easy Air is the great equalizer and your best friend.
Basement refreshment. Staying at someone else’s home sometimes means you are sleeping in the basement - maybe with someone else’s pets with their aroma, dander or musty smell. This doesn’t need to be a problem. Rub Easy Air on your chest and under your nose. Great for diffusing in musty campers and RVs as well.
Energize your brain power. Easy Air contains Eucalyptus essential oil which is known to help stimulate mental activity and wake up your mind.
Restless child? Place a couple drops on the pillow of any child who needs Easy Air. The oil helps to distract them from whatever reason she can’t sleep, and helps maintain breathing.
Breathing support. Put a drop of Easy Air on the filter of the CPAP machine for even more support during the night. Even without a CPAP machine it’s good to keep a roller bottle of Easy Air nearby to swipe on the chest and under the nose of whoever is keeping you awake by snoring.
Invigorate the Senior Citizen’s Centre. Let’s face it senior care centres and rest homes don't have the most refreshing energy. By simply diffusing Easy Air, you can change the whole vibe of the place and make it a more pleasant experience for residents, as well as visitors.
Zen Gest
Tummy support. Dilute a drop with fractionated coconut oil and rub on your child’s tummy when they have an occasional tummy ache. Apply before bedtime and it will help them sleep soundly too! Another way to get things moving is by putting a drop of the Digestive blend in your child’s bath water.
Travel companion. New foods, plane turbulence, long car rides? Be sure to bring along the Digestive blend. The Digestive blend will help bring some balance to your tummy!
Soothe an angry belly. After a big meal, massage the Digestive blend on your stomach after big meals to help digest all holiday fare with ease. Alternatively, you may fill a Veggie Capsule with 3-4 drops Digestive blend.
Relieve tension. The Digestive blend certainly helps calm an upset stomach, but can also be applied to the temples to help relieve tension and sinus pressure.
Neutralize. Use 1-2 drops in 4-6 ounces of water as a mouth rinse with water at night if you’ve eaten a meal with strong smells, like garlic, onion, or curry. If you like the taste of black licorice, you will love the taste of the Digestive blend because it contains Fennel essential oil.
Deep Blue
Reduce discomfort. Rub on muscles before and after exercise or heavy lifting.
Ease muscle tension. After long hours on the computer, try rubbing Deep Blue essential oil blend on the shoulders and neck to recover. You can also massage into the hands, fingers and wrists when needed.
Help with aches and 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.
Amazing massage. Use several drops of Deep Blue with carrier oil for a therapeutic deep-tissue massage.
Athlete's BFF. When you and the kids come home with a few bumps from sports activities, apply Deep Blue to effected areas to help support localized blood flow. Deep Blue promotes and maintains normal inflammatory response in cells.
Feel good. Deep Blue provides a cooling and warming sensation that cools joints yet warms muscles and soothes occasional joint or bone pain. Apply after a long run or bike ride to help soothe the joints and promote strong, healthy muscles.
Amazing isn't it?
This post really only scratched the surface on ways you will end up using the top 10 essential oils and blends that come in the most popular starter kit, the Home Essentials. This is the kit that started my journey.
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A word of caution: Sensitivities can occur with essential oils. A little goes a long way and make sure you are using 100% therapeutic grade essential oil. This information is not meant to be received as medical advice. Contact a doctor if your condition worsens. Make sure to do your own research before using essential oils, especially around babies and young children.