Recipes to make your own body care products
Recipes to make your own body care products with doTERRA essential oils – no chemicals, no toxins. They are easy and fun to make and make great gifts.
Immune Bomb Roller bottle 10 ml
20 drops On Guard
20 drops Lemon
10 drops Frankincense
10 drops Oregano
5 drops Melaleuca (Tea Tree)
Above recipe is for adults, for older children half the amount for 10 ml roller bottle.
Put essential oils in roller bottle and top with carrier oil
Natural Hand Sanitiser in Spray bottle, 100 ml bottle
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
20 drops On Guard
Water
Combine aloe vera & essential oil in spray bottle and top up with water
To use spray on hands and rub together
Lip Balm
20 g organic beeswax
30 g organic coconut oil
4 drops of one or more essential oils
Melt was in bowl over hot steam. Once melted add base oil.
Add drops of essential oils in fill into lipbalm tins.
Detox Bath salt
1 cup Epsom salt
2 drops Frankincense
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Clary Sage
(maybe 1 tbs dried organic flowers)
Recommendation is to use ¼ cup in bath at the time
Rule of thumb 1 cup Epsom salt to every 6 drops of oils
Romance 10 ml roller bottle
1 drop cinnamon
4 drops Ylang Ylang
4 drops Clary sage
4 drops Geranium
4 drops Patchouli
Drop essential oils in rollerbottle and top with carrier oil
Flavoured Salts
Asian Fusion: 1 tbsp Salt, 2 drops Ginger, 2 drops Lemongrass, 2 drops Basil
Provence Seasoning: 2 tbsp Salt, 2 drops Basil, 1 drop Thyme, 1 drop Majoram, 1 drop Rosemary, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Fennel
Cold Sore Blend in 1 ml sample bottle (just dab on coldsore with cottonbud)
10 drops Lemon
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Tea Tree
3 drops Oregano
Sleep roller bottle for adults 10 ml
10 drops Lavender
5 drops Vetiver
5 drops Frankincense
5 drops Ylang Ylang
3 drops Cedarwood
3 drops Wild Orange
Roller bottle for stress / anxiety, 10 ml
15 drops Bergamot
10 drops Geranium
6 drops Lavender
2 drops Orange
Fizzing bath bomb
1 cup citric acid
1 cup baking soda
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup coconut oil
8–10 drops favorite essential oil
Tip: You could also use almond oil or olive oil in the place of Coconut Oil.
Instructions
In bowl, place citric acid, baking soda, cornstarch, and oil.
Add eight to 10 drops of the essential oil or blend of choice.
Mix well with spoon until soft dough is formed. It should have the consistency of damp sand.
Note: If the mixture is too wet, try adding a little more baking soda and cornstarch until consistency is correct.
At this point, you may add food coloring, dried herbs, or flower petals to mixture.
Place mixture in silicone molds. Let sit 24 hours before removing from mold.
To use, drop in tub or shower and allow to dissolve.
Note: Choose an essential oil to best suit your needs. For relaxation, try Lavender or doTERRA Serenity®. For a mood boost, try Wild Orange, Citrus Bliss®, or Peppermint.
Bath bombs are excellent gifts for both adults and children. When making for kids, try adding some color to the mixture. Not only will they love that the water changes colors, but will also love the fizz from the bath bomb
Soothing Salve
A good salve can be the base to many amazing recipes. Similar to the texture of petroleum jelly, you can customize this salve with essential oils to meet your needs. Add doTERRA Breathe® to help maintain feelings of clear airways, doTERRA Serenity® or Lavender to help you rest better, or Citrus Bliss® for an invigorating moisturizer. The options are endless!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup almond oil
2 tablespoons beeswax
1/2 tablespoon vitamin E oil
5 drops Lavender, Cypress, Melaleuca, Frankincense, and Eucalyptus essential oils
Directions:
Melt beeswax in double boiler.
Once melted, add grapeseed, almond, and vitamin E oil until melted.
Once combined, set aside for 2-3 minutes.
Add essential oils and stir.
Pour in container and allow to set for 2 hours.
To use, apply to skin or on chest.
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Silke Whittaker is a yoga teacher & doTERRA Wellness Advocate in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. If you are interested to start your essential oil journey with Silke check out THIS link and follow the instructions.
You will have Silke’s ongoing support and receive copious amounts of education as well as being part of a beautiful worldwide team of essential oils users and Wellness Advocates.
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