One of my favorite uses for my essential oils are my homemade hand soaps, sprays, moisturizers, and balms. Essential oils are a part of our daily routines, so it’s important to me for them to be easy to access. I’ve shared some of our DIY recipes before, but I thought it would be helpful to include our favorites + some of the containers I use too.

Handsoap

amber soap dispenser, 16 oz.

1 cap full of Thieves® household cleaner

2-3 drops of my favorite essential oil (Lemon, Lavender, or Eucalyptus)

fill with distilled water (I usually do this first, leaving a little space for the cleaner & oil, to keep it from bubbling over)

Night Serum / Pretty Face Moisturizer

amber dropper bottles, 2 oz

10 drops of Frankincense

10 drops of Lavender

5 drops of Tea Tree

fill with jojoba oil

(I usually add 1 drop of Gentle Baby to the mix in my hand before bed.)

Hair Refresher Spray

amber spray bottles, 2 oz

5 drops of Lavender

5 drops of Grapefruit

1 tsp of witch hazel

fill with distilled water

Linen Spray

amber spray bottles, 2 oz

5 drops of Purification

5 drops of Lavender

5 drops of Lemon

top with 1:1 water & witch hazel

Detangler Spray

amber spray bottles, 2 oz

1 tsp of YL (or your favorite) conditioner

2 drops of Lavender

2 drops of Rosemary

top with hot (not boiling!) water

shake well

Bum Rub

mason jars, 8 oz.

7 oz. coconut oil

6 drops of Lavender

6 drops of Frankincense

Hand Purifier Spray

amber spray bottles, 2 oz

5 drops of Thieves® essential oil

1 tsp. of witch hazel

fill with distilled water

Detox Salts

mason jars, 8 oz.

1/2 cup of Epsom salt

2 tsp. of baking soda

2 drop of Thieves® + 2 drop of Lemon (or empty essential oil bottles, caps, & filter)

Pour into a warm bath

Achy Muscle Rub

mason jars, 8 oz.

7 oz of coconut oil

6 drops of Panaway

6 drops of Peppermint

3 drops of Copaiba

 

Dry Shampoo

glass spice shaker, 5 oz.

2 tbsp. of arrowroot powder

2 tbsp. of cocao powder

1 tsp. of baking soda

2-3 drops of Rosemary essential oil

2-3 drops of Lavender essential oil

2-3 drops of Tea Tree essential oil

What are some of your favorite, DIY recipes with your essential oils?

Sources: amber spray bottles, 2 oz.; amber spray bottles, 16 oz.; amber dropper bottles, 2 oz.; amber soap dispenser, 16 oz.; glass spice shaker, 5 oz.; mason jars, 8 oz.

As a general rule of thumb, I use a 1 drop: 1 tablespoon ratio with the kids recipes and a 1 drop: 1 teaspoon ratio for me and Justin.