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How to Use Essential Oils

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I have so many essential oils, but never knew what to do with them. Love this list for all the ways to use essential oils in my home!

You’ve probably heard of essential oils. They are a hot topic right now, but many people wonder what to do with them. I know the feeling. I bought my first essential oils for DIY cleaning recipes, but when my first bottles arrived, I wasn’t sure what to do with many of them. I decided to start compiling a list of all the ways I’ve used different oils, and it continues to grow as I add more oils to my repertoire. The oils are listed in alphabetical order for your convenience.

Wondering where to buy essential oils?  Check out this post.

How to Use Essential Oils Around the Home

Click on any image below for the full recipe/tutorial.

Christmas Spirit™

Christmas Spirit is a unique blend of Orange, Cinnamon Bark, and Black Spruce Leaf.

DIY Room Spray
Such a great idea to make SCENTED wood slice ornaments. LOVE it! And the fact that you can use them all year long is perfect! #woodornaments #diyornaments #essentialoils #christmas
Scented Wood Slice Ornaments
DIY Scented Clay Ornaments hanging from shelf
Scented Clay Ornaments

*Add a couple drops to a bowl of water, dip in a clean cloth and wring it out. Use that cloth to seal your Christmas card envelopes. Do not ingest.

*Add a couple drops to your Christmas Tree Water (If you have a live tree)

 

Cinnamon Bark

This foot soak smells incredible! Love the addition of tea to the mix. #footsoak #giftidea #essentialoils
“Tea” Foot Soak
Scented Coasters

 

Clove

Scented Coasters

 

Copaiba

Love this DIY Body Butter! Use any essential oil you choose to change the scent and function. #essentialoils #giftidea #bodybutter
Muscle Support Body Butter

*Mix 2-3 drops with 1 teaspoon carrier oil. Rub onto joints for support.

 

Frankincense

This is a great recipe for DIY Lip Scrub. Love the addition of essential oil for a little extra skin support! #lipscrub #essentialoil
DIY Lip Scrub
Love this DIY Body Butter! Use any essential oil you choose to change the scent and function. #essentialoils #giftidea #bodybutter
Skin Support Body Butter
Adding Lavender Essential Oil to Homemade Cuticle Oil
DIY Cuticle Oil

 

Ginger

This foot soak smells incredible! Love the addition of tea to the mix. #footsoak #giftidea #essentialoils
“Tea” Foot Soak

 

Grapefruit

DIY Dish Soap
DIY Dish Soap

 

Lavender

DIY Lavender Linen Spray
Homemade Hand Soap on a soap dish
DIY Lavender & Oat Hand Soap
DIY Rosemary Lavender Wax Melts

 

This lavender sugar scrub looks amazing! Great idea for a homemade gift for the holidays!
Lavender Sugar Scrub
I cannot believe there's actually a dryer sheet alternative that softens and eliminates static!
DIY Dryer Balls
DIY Bath Salts
Homemade Bath Salts

 

Love this DIY Body Butter! Use any essential oil you choose to change the scent and function. #essentialoils #giftidea #bodybutter
Skin Support Body Butter
Adding Lavender Essential Oil as middle note to homemade perfume
DIY Perfume
Adding Lavender Essential Oil to Homemade Cuticle Oil
DIY Cuticle Oil

*Add to dryer balls for scented laundry.

 

Lemon

This all purpose spray is awesome. Use it every day!
DIY All Purpose Spray
Love all these ways you can clean your home with essential oils. So great for eliminating toxic chemicals!
DIY Refrigerator Deodorizaer
Love all these ways you can clean your home with essential oils. So great for eliminating toxic chemicals!
DIY Garbage Disposal Bombs

 

DIY Toilet Bombs
DIY Toilet Bombs
Love all these ways you can clean your home with essential oils. So great for eliminating toxic chemicals!
Natural Degreaser
Adding Lavender Essential Oil to Homemade Cuticle Oil
DIY Cuticle Oil

 

Lemongrass

This foot soak smells incredible! Love the addition of tea to the mix. #footsoak #giftidea #essentialoils
“Tea” Foot Soak

 

Myrrh

Adding Myrrh to Homemade Cuticle Oil
DIY Cuticle Oil

 

Orange

Love all these ways you can clean your home with essential oils. So great for eliminating toxic chemicals!
DIY Garbage Disposal Bombs
This foot soak smells incredible! Love the addition of tea to the mix. #footsoak #giftidea #essentialoils
“Tea” Foot Soak
Scented Coasters

 

Panaway®

Panaway is a unique blend of Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Clove, and Peppermint.

Love this DIY Body Butter! Use any essential oil you choose to change the scent and function. #essentialoils #giftidea #bodybutter
Muscle Support Body Butter

*Mixed 2-3 drops of Panaway with 1 teaspoon carrier oil. Massage into sore muscles.

 

Peace & Calming II ™

Peace & Calming II is a unique blend of Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Matricaria, Vetiver, Cistus, Bergamot, Cassia, and Davana.

DIY Drawer & Closet Freshener

 

Peppermint

Peppermint Lip Balm
DIY Bath Salts
Peppermint Bath Salts
This foot soak smells incredible! Love the addition of tea to the mix. #footsoak #giftidea #essentialoils
“Tea” Foot Soak

 

Peppermint Coffee Scrub Title Image
Peppermint Coffee Scrub

*Diffuse in the air to ease fatigue and boost energy.

 

Purification®

Purification is a unique blend of Citronella, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Lavandin, and Myrtle.

DIY Carpet & Upholstery Deodorizer
Love all these ways you can clean your home with essential oils. So great for eliminating toxic chemicals!
DIY Air Freshener
Love all these ways you can clean your home with essential oils. So great for eliminating toxic chemicals!
Freshen Trash Cans

*Diffuse to reduce cooking odors.

 

R.C.™

R.C. is a unique blend of Eucalyptus, Myrtle, Marjoram, Pine, Lavender, Cypress, Black Spruce, and Peppermint.

DIY Bath Salts
“Clear Your Sinuses” Bath Salts
DIY Shower Bombs for Cold and Flu Season
DIY Shower Bombs

 

Rosemary

DIY Rosemary Lavender Wax Melts
Adding Lavender Essential Oil to Homemade Cuticle Oil
DIY Cuticle Oil

 

Stress Away™

Stress Away is a unique blend of Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea, and Lavender Oils and Extracts.

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DIY Car Freshener

 

Tea Tree

Great idea to incorporate Tea Tree Essential Oil into this DIY Shower Cleaner! #teatree #essentialoils #showercleaner
Tub & Shower Cleaner

 

Thieves®

Thieves is a unique blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Eucalyptus, and Rosemary.

This all purpose spray is awesome. Use it every day!
DIY All Purpose Spray
DIY Toilet Bombs
DIY Toilet Bombs
What a great recipe for DIY Cleaning Wipes. Way better than store bought!
DIY Cleaning Wipes

 

Love this recipe for DIY Foaming Hand Soap. It's easy to make. #foaminghandsoap #handsoap #diyfoaminghandsoap #diyhandsoap #thieves #thievesessentialoil #essentialoil #essentialoils
DIY Foaming Hand Soap
This DIY Laundry Detergent is free of harsh chemicals and costs less than $4/gallon. So easy to make and smells amazing! #laundrysoap #laundrydetergent #thieves #essentialoils
DIY Thieves Laundry Detergent
Scented Coasters

*Combine 2-3 drops Thieves with 1 teaspoon carrier oil and rub on the bottoms of your feet, or diffuse, for immune support.

 

Diffuser Blends

Cedarwood

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Nature Walk Diffuser Blend

 

Christmas Spirit

Holiday Diffuser Blends Christmas Potpourri
Christmas Potpourri Diffuser Blend

 

Cinnamon Bark

Holiday Diffuser Blends Spiced Cider
Spiced Cider Diffuser Blend
Holiday Diffuser Blends Gingerbread
Gingerbread Diffuser Blend
Holiday Diffuser Blends Rosemary Orange Scones
Rosemary Orange Scones Diffuser Blend

 

Holiday Diffuser Blends Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies Diffuser Blend
Holiday Diffuser Blends Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie Diffuser Blend

 

Citrus Fresh™

Citrus Fresh is a blend of Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin, & Spearmint oils.

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Eye Opener Diffuser Blend

 

Clove

Holiday Diffuser Blends Spiced Cider
Spiced Cider Diffuser Blend
Holiday Diffuser Blends Gingerbread
Gingerbread Diffuser Blend
Holiday Diffuser Blends Rosemary Orange Scones
Rosemary Orange Scones Diffuser Blend

 

Holiday Diffuser Blends Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies Diffuser Blend
Holiday Diffuser Blends Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie Diffuser Blend

 

Ginger

Holiday Diffuser Blends Gingerbread
Gingerbread Diffuser Blend
Holiday Diffuser Blends Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies Diffuser Blend
Holiday Diffuser Blends Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie Diffuser Blend

 

Joy™

Joy is a blend of Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Lemon, Coriander, Tangerine, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, Palmarosa, & Rose oils.

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Bright Joy Diffuser Blend

 

Lavender

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Nature Walk Diffuser Blend
These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Seasonal Support Diffuser Blend

 

Lemon

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Bright Joy Diffuser Blend
These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Seasonal Support Diffuser Blend

 

Lemongrass

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Spring Rain Diffuser Blend

 

Lime

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Spring Rain Diffuser Blend

 

Peppermint

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Zen Diffuser Blend
These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Eye Opener Diffuser Blend
These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Seasonal Support Diffuser Blend

 

Holiday Diffuser Blends Spiced Cider
Spiced Cider Diffuser Blend

 

Rosemary

Holiday Diffuser Blends Rosemary Orange Scones
Rosemary Orange Scones Diffuser Blend

 

Stress Away

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Zen Diffuser Blend

 

Tea Tree

These diffuser blends are perfect for spring.
Nature Walk Diffuser Blend

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


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Comments

  1. Ellen T says

    December 18, 2017 at 11:08 AM

    Where can I purchase thes essential oils?
    Am I missing something on this site?
    Thanks
    Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 18, 2017 at 11:24 AM

      Hi Ellen- Here is a page on my site that discusses this particular brand of essential oil and how to purchase them: https://www.lemonslavenderandlaundry.com/essential-oils-brand/

      Please let me know if you have any questions at all and I would be more than happy to help. You can also email me directly at [email protected]

      Have a Merry Christmas!

      Reply

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