Top 10 Best Essential Oil DIY Recipes for a Natural Lifestyle

Essential oils have become a staple in natural living, offering a myriad of benefits including aromatherapy, skin care, cleaning, and overall wellness. Harnessing the power of essential oils through do-it-yourself (DIY) recipes allows you to tailor your products to your preferences and needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top 10 best essential oil DIY recipes that will enhance your daily routine and promote a holistic lifestyle.

1. Calming Lavender Pillow Spray

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup distilled water
• 2 tablespoons witch hazel
• 10-15 drops lavender essential oil

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a spray bottle.
2. Shake well before each use.
3. Spritz on your pillow before bedtime for a calming and restful sleep.

2. Mens Cologne

Ingredients:

• 10 ml coconut oil
• 4 drops balsam fir
• 2 drops ylang ylang
• 3 drops bergamot
• 2 drops cypress
• 1 drop cedarwood
• 1 drop lavender
• 1 drop coriander
• 1 drop Northern Lights Black Spruce

Directions:

1. Add all essential oils to 10ml roller
2. top with carrier oil of choice
3. Shake well and roll on pulse points

3. Tummy Roller

Ingredients:

• 10 ml coconut oil
• 3 drops spearmint
• 3 drops peppermint
• 3 drops tangerine
• 1 drop fennel
• 1 drop ginger
• 1 drop anise
• 1 drop cardamom

Directions:

1. Add all essential oils to 10ml roller
2. top with carrier oil of choice
3. Shake well and roll on tummy when any digestion issue arises

4. Rejuvenating Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 10-15 drops blue tansy essential oil

Directions:

1. Mix sugar and coconut oil in a bowl until well combined.
2. Add blue tansy essential oil and blend thoroughly.
3. Gently massage the scrub onto your skin, then rinse for smooth, refreshed skin.

5. Natural All-Purpose Cleaner

Ingredients:

• 1 cup distilled water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 20-25 drops tea tree essential oil
• 15-20 drops lemon essential oil

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.
2. Shake well before use and apply to surfaces for a natural and effective cleaner.

6. Spa Diffuser Blend

Ingredients:

• 3 drops lime essential oil
• 3 drops orange essential oil
• 3 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 2 drops patchouli essential oil
• 2  drop spruce essential oil

Directions:

1. Combine the oils in a diffuser and enjoy the refreshing and energizing aroma.

7. Soothing Aloe Vera Gel

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pure aloe vera gel
• 10-15 drops lavender essential oil
• 5-10 drops chamomile essential oil

Directions:

1. Mix aloe vera gel with essential oils and blend well.
2. Apply to sunburned or irritated skin for a soothing effect.

8. Deep Sleep Roller Blend

Ingredients:

• 10 ml roller bottle
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
• 5 drops bergamot essential oil
• Carrier oil (e.g., fractionated coconut oil)

Directions:

1. Add the essential oils to the roller bottle.
2. Fill the rest of the bottle with the carrier oil.
3. Apply to wrists, temples, or soles of feet before bedtime for a peaceful sleep.

9. Hormone Balance Spray

Ingredients:

• 15ml rose hydrosol
• 5 drops cypress
• 7 drops clary sage
• 4 drops fennel
• 42 drops geranium

Directions:

1. Add essential oils to 15ml spray bottle
2. Add rose hydrosol & mix
3. spray on arms, legs or abdomen daily
4. you can also swap the hydrosol for coconut oil and apply in a roller format

10. Homemade Relaxing Bath Salts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 10-15 drops chamomile essential oil
• 5-10 drops ylang-ylang essential oil

Directions:

1. Combine Epsom salt and baking soda in a bowl.
2. Add the essential oils and mix well.
3. Add a few tablespoons to your bath for a relaxing and aromatic experience.

Essential oil brands we use and love

• EDEN’S GARDEN: the best smelling blends/syneriges
• HOHM: great blends, aesthetic bottles, well made diffusers
• JADE BLOOM: lots of essential oil education
• MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS: rustic organic brand with lots of other good products like teas etc
• PLANT THERAPY:  great prices and blends/kits for families
• REVIVE: amazing prices, dupes for the popular brands
• ROCKY MOUNTAIN OILS:  DIY/usage videos on their socials
• SIMPLY EARTH: the one for DIY lovers & sub box lovers

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Enhance your daily routine with these delightful essential oil DIY recipes. Not only will they add a natural touch to your lifestyle, but they’ll also promote relaxation, wellness, and a healthier environment. Enjoy the wonderful benefits of essential oils and embrace the beauty of a DIY approach to holistic living.