Let the oily goodness begin!
Grapefruit Pink
Grapefruit Pink is a staple in any essential oil collection! Its citrusy, fresh, sweet aroma is instantly recognizable and has a variety of therapeutic benefits. It helps boost energy levels, brighten your mood and even help with mental alertness. Grapefruit makes an excellent addition to any diffuser blend, inhaler blend or even an aromatherapy necklace.
Brain Tamer Roller Blend
What you’ll need:
- 2 drops Spearmint
- 2 drops Grapefruit Pink
- 1 drop Chamomile Roman
- 1 drop Bergamot
- 10 mL (2 tsp) carrier oil of your choice
- 10 mL roller bottle
What you’ll do:
First, add essential oils to the empty roller bottle. Then fill with a carrier oil. Finally, apply to temples and back of the neck.
May Chang
If you love bright, lemony scents, this oil is for you! It can help uplift, stimulate, and provide much needed mental clarity. In addition to helping give you that boost of energy, May Chang is also incredibly useful in skincare. Dilute 0.8% in a carrier oil like Meadowfoam to help fight blemishes and oily skin.
DIY Dusting Spray
What you will need:
- 6 drops Jojoba Carrier Oil
- 7 drops Lemon
- 3 drops May Chang
- 4 ounces water
- 4 oz Spray Bottle
What you’ll do:
Simply spray and wipe, I like using a microfiber cloth. Shake well before each use. Store in the fridge and use after a week.
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Sweet Fennel
This oil might be another lesser-known that just got added to your collection. Even though you might not know how to you use it yet, that’s all about to change. As the name suggests, it has a sweet, slightly spicy, earthy scent. One of the things it’s best for is helping with digestive upset. Simply dilute to 2% in your favorite carrier oil and massage onto your abdomen. Sweet Fennel is also helpful in relieving worries while giving you a boost of energy. No more drowsiness!
One note of caution, because this oil is estrogenic, it should not be used on children or women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have endometriosis.
Cottage Kitchen Diffuser Blend
What you’ll need:
- 5 drops Steam Distilled Lemon
- 2 drops Sweet Orange
- 2 drops Sweet Fennel
- 1 drop Australian Sandalwood
What you’ll do:
Combine and diffuse in your aromatherapy diffuser.
Citronella
And now for Citronella. Chances are you smelled this lemony citrus aroma before as it’s a common scent in bug repellent candles. It comes as no surprise then that Citronella essential oil is excellent at helping to keep outdoor annoyances at bay. It also helps create a relaxing environment, support the respiratory system and provide relief for sore, aging joints.
Outdoor Spray DIY:
What you’ll need:
- 3 oz Everclear (Highest Proof Possible)
- 1 oz Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 40 drops Citronella
- 15 drops Geranium Bourbon
- 10 drops Rosalina
- 5 drops Patchouli
What you’ll do:
Mix all ingredients in 4 oz Spray Bottle. Shake well before each use.
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- ½ cup distilled water
- 8 drops Lime
- 16-ounce spray bottle
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Lime
Who doesn’t love the sweet, green citrus aroma of Lime?! This oil is uplifting, invigorating and cleansing. It’s a perfect choice if you need to clear your mind and get a mental boost. Lime is also a great oil to help support the immune system and keep outdoor annoyances away. And like many citrus oils, the fresh aroma makes it a useful addition to cleaning DIYs.
DIY Citrus Window Cleaner
What you’ll need:
What you’ll do:
Put all ingredients in the bottle. Shake well and use. Store in the fridge and try to use within a couple weeks.
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