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
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
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
5 drops of Lavender
5 drops of Grapefruit
1 tsp of witch hazel
fill with distilled water
Linen Spray
5 drops of Purification
5 drops of Lavender
5 drops of Lemon
top with 1:1 water & witch hazel
Detangler Spray
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
7 oz. coconut oil
6 drops of Lavender
6 drops of Frankincense
Hand Purifier Spray
5 drops of Thieves® essential oil
1 tsp. of witch hazel
fill with distilled water
Detox Salts
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
7 oz of coconut oil
6 drops of Panaway
6 drops of Peppermint
3 drops of Copaiba
Dry Shampoo
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.
