Why Doterra Essential Oils

With the kids back to school, I thought I would share one of my favourite oil blends and how it has helped my family stay healthy during the rainier and colder months that are coming…..

ON GUARD ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND:

  • Protect yourself from seasonal and environmental threats by using doTERRA On Guard. doTERRA On Guard contains essential oils that are known for their positive effects on the immune system and can help protect against adverse environmental and seasonal issues.
Diffuser Blends & Recipes

In Preparation for Back to School…..

I will be sharing some Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes, as well as Essential Oil Roller ones too. I will also be highlighting some Essential Oils and how they contribute to your overall health and fight germs this week.

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Diffuser Blends & Recipes

Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint Diffuser Blend (combat poor air quality)

So in Vancouver, Canada we have had some not so great air quality due to the many fires around the Province.

I have been diffusing the following blend in our home to help combat the poor air quality. Try the following at home/work and see if it helps you. This blend is also great for seasonal allergies as well.

Diffuser Blend

  • 3 drops of lavender
  • 2 drops of lemon
  • 2 drops of peppermint

 

 

DIY Recipes

Make Your Own Foaming Hand Soap

Making your own foaming hand soap is incredibly easy to make. You probably already have all the ingredients, too! You can use any empty foaming hand soap bottle you have laying around the house. Mix and match your favorite essential oils to create your own custom soap. The options are endless

Ingredients
2 tablespoons unscented liquid castile soap
1 tablespoon Fractionated Coconut Oil
10 drops favorite essential oil
Water
Instructions
  1. Pour castile soap and Fractionated Coconut Oil into bottle.
  2. Add essential oils.
  3. Slowly add water into bottle making sure to leave room for the foaming pump.
  4. Add lid, shake, and you are good to go!
  5. When ready to use, just pump one to two times into hands and wash with warm water.

Note: I used five drops of Peppermint Oil & five drops of Melaluca oil

Other Combination Suggestions:

  • Lavender & Bergamont
  • Wild Orange & Peppermint
  • Bergamont, Lemon & Wild Orange
  • Wild Orange, Patchouli, & Ginger
  • Fir, Cedarwood, & Wild Orange