Self Care

DIY Milk Bath


There’s nothing like relaxing in a warm tub, and what better way to soothe your muscles than with Copaiba essential oil?


This simple milk bath DIY combines the sweet comfort of coconut milk with powerful, yet gentle, Copaiba, so you can lie back, close your eyes, and ditch your tension in the warm water.


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon honey2 cups canned coconut milk
  • 8–10 drops Copaiba


Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil.
  2. Add honey and stir continuously until honey has completely dissolved with the water.
  3. Add the canned coconut milk and turn off the heat, stirring the mixture as it cools.
  4. Add Copaiba and mix well.
  5. Pour into container of choice, and when desired, add to a warm bath.

Grapefruit Essential Oil Shower Melts


There’s nothing quite like a refreshing shower to start the day—except perhaps a warm, relaxing shower at the end of a long one! These Grapefruit essential oil shower melts will transform your shower into a full spa experience.


On top of that, they’re incredibly easy to make and only require three ingredients: cornstarch, distilled water, and Grapefruit essential oil. Once you’ve tried them Grapefruit, you’ll want to make these essential oil shower melts using all your favourite essential oils. Enjoy! 


Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornstarch2+ tablespoons distilled water       
  • 5–7 drops Grapefruit oil


Instructions

  1. Add the Grapefruit essential oil and corn starch to a bowl. Mix well. It will look like a crumbly powder.
  2. Pour in the two tablespoons of distilled water. Continue to mix. Clumps will begin to form. 
  3. Continue adding a few drops of water at a time, mixing well. Once you have a thick paste, transfer the mixture to your mini ice cube tray. Smooth out flat.
  4. Freeze the contents for an hour or until the mixture is set.
  5. When you want to use a shower melt, place one on the floor of the shower and turn on the water. As the water stream hits the cube, it’ll begin to dissolve, and the aroma of Grapefruit essential oil will fill the air.


Note: You don’t need to leave the shower melts frozen. Once they’re set, you can place them in a jar and store them in a cool and dry place. However, if your cubes seem runny, you can store them in the freezer instead and try a little less water the next time you make them.

Fractionated Coconut Oil Lotion


When you buy coconut oil at the grocery store, it is semi-solid at room temperature and, while perfect for cooking, can be hard to use on skin unless melted or whipped first. 


Enter Fractionated Coconut Oil, a form which stays liquid at room temperature. To achieve this, coconut oil goes through a chemical-free process to take out the long-chain fatty acids (triglycerides) that give coconut oil its solidity.


Taking out these fatty acids also extends the oil’s shelf life indefinitely. (Unfractionated coconut oil lasts two years, and other 

carrier oils typically last less than a year.)

Fractionated Coconut Oil can be used on its own as a moisturizer, but it is also useful in this DIY coconut oil lotion for both your body and face.


Ingredients

  • ½ cup distilled water
  • ½ cup pure aloe vera gel
  • ½ cup beeswax
  • ½ cup doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon vitamin E
  • 10–15 drops essential oils


Instructions

  1. Combine water and aloe vera gel in heat-proof bowl that fits over the top of your double boiler pan and traps the steam. Set aside.
  2. Place beeswax and Fractionated Coconut Oil in double boiler over medium heat until beeswax is melted. 
  3. Remove top boiler insert and pour beeswax mixture into blender.
  4. Place the water and aloe mixture on the already-boiling base of double boiler, bringing the mixture to around the same temperature as beeswax mixture. Note: This will need to be done quickly to prevent the beeswax mixture from hardening in the blender. You can also microwave the water and aloe mixture while the beeswax and coconut oil melt to speed up the heating process. The two liquids need to be a similar temperature to help the ingredients emulsify. 
  5. Turn on blender to medium speed. Very slowly pour water and aloe mixture into blender, continuing to slowly pour as mixture starts to emulsify or come together. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of blender.
  6. Continue blending and pouring for up to 15 minutes until you are happy with the consistency of your lotion.
  7. Add vitamin E oil and essential oils and mix well.
  8. Place finished lotion in your container of choice (12 ounces or less) and use within three months.



Tip: If you don’t have a double boiler, use a taller sauce pan and find two heat-proof bowls that will fit snugly over the sauce pan.

Gingerbread Bath Bombs & Scrub


These two DIYs make a great and easy gift. Enjoy the warming and spicy aroma of Cinnamon and Ginger together in this gingerbread scrub and bath bomb combo.


Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
Ingredients

  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 5 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
  • 5 drops Ginger oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon allspice

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined. 
  2. Store in an airtight container. 
  3. To use, massage over skin for 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves, then rinse with warm water and pat skin dry.


Gingerbread Bath Bombs
Ingredients

  • ½ cup baking soda
  • ¼ cup epsom salt
  • ¼ cup citric acid
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 2 teaspoons Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon molasses
  • 5 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
  • 5 drops Ginger oil


Instructions

  1. Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and mix.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Mixture should be relatively dry but still mouldable. 
  4. If the mixture is too moist the bath bombs will lose their fizziness, so spritz with water carefully if the mixture is too dry to hold shape.
  5. Pack mixture into moulds and allow to dry for at least 24 hours before removing.
  6. Store in a dry place until use.


Tips: Want to go a step further? Replace the Grapefruit and Wild Orange oil in this Whipped Body Butter DIY with five drops of Cinnamon Bark oil, five drops of Ginger oil, and a splash of vanilla extract for a gingerbread body butter!

Simple Mouthwash


While nothing can replace daily brushing and flossing, mouthwash can be a great addition to your oral hygiene routine. However, not all mouthwashes are created equal, and some use more questionable ingredients than others.


One way to freshen your mouth without the worry is to create your own mouthwash using essential oils instead. 

Try out our most simple mouthwash recipe below:


Ingredients

  • 10 drops Peppermint oil (also recommended: Myrrh, Cinnamon, or doTERRA On Guard®)       
  • 2 cups water


Instructions

  1. Add water and essential oil to a 500ml dark glass bottle.
  2. Shake well before each use. Take small sips and swish. Do not swallow.
  3. Because this is simply water and essential oil, this mixture should last for a while. But, you can cut the recipe in half if you would prefer to use it more quickly.


Want to try the same sort of idea with a different take on it? Check out our Patchouli Mouth Rinse.

Natural Moisturizer


Finding a moisturizer that is perfect for your skin can be tricky. Some moisturizers are too tacky, thin, streaky, or simply don't work for your skin type.


Combat these problems by making your own customizable moisturizer in just a few steps. This DIY contains Lavender oil, which is a great oil to use with any skin type, and leaves skin nourished while soothing away minor skin irritations.


Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup aloe vera gel (do not use juice or aloe from a plant as the cream won't whip properly)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
  • 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
  • ½ tablespoon beeswax
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil


Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, gently heat the almond and jojoba oils with the beeswax. 
  2. Once melted, transfer your mixture to a deep mixing bowl. Leave to cool for an hour or until the mixture reaches room temperature.
  3. Slowly add the aloe vera gel and Lavender oil as you blend the mixture with a hand blender.
  4. Continue adding aloe until you have reached your desired consistency.
  5. Store in an airtight container and apply to skin liberally.

Coconut Lime Lip Scrub


Add some fun to your next event with essential oil make-n-takes. Each make-n-take recipe is filled with enriching ingredients and nourishing essential oils and is easy to make 

and convenient to take home.


These simple gifts will keep your attendees remembering the powerful benefits of essential oils long after the event is over.


For a holiday version, substitute Wild Orange for Lime


Coconut Lime Lip Scrub 

Servings:

Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:

Difficulty:Easy


Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ tablespoon lukewarm water
  • 3–4 drops Lime essential oil


Instructions:

  1. Combine coconut oil, honey, sugar, lukewarm water, and Lime essential oil.*
  2. Store in container of choice.
  3. When ready to use, mix well and apply to lips


Tips:

*Any of the essential oils in this recipe can be switched out for essential oils of your choosing.

Peppermint Foot Lotion


This Peppermint Foot Lotion is just what your dry feet need. It is light and moisturizing and can be used anywhere on your body.


Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon beeswax
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa butter
  • 4 tablespoons shea butter
  • 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree oil


Instructions

  1. In small glass container, combine all ingredients, except essential oils.
  2. Place in saucepan with 1–1 ½ inches of boiling water.
  3. Stir ingredients until combined (around 5–10 minutes).  
  4. Once melted, remove from heat and let rest 3 minutes.
  5. Add essential oils and stir.
  6. Let mixture come to a solid. To quicken process, place in refrigerator.
  7. Once solid, use an electric mixer to whip lotion.
  8. Gradually come to high speed and whip for 3–4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  9. Place in container. To use, rub on heels to help soften and soothe them.


Tip: For best results, add a generous amount to feet with socks before bed.

Epsom Salt Bath


A warm, luxurious bath is sometimes just what you need at the end of a long or stressful day. You can take your relaxation to the next level by combining essential oils and bath salts.


As the salt and oils interact with the warm water, you will get to enjoy the lovely aroma of essential oils as they soothe the body and enliven the senses—making your soak in the tub even more rejuvenating. 


Ingredients

  • 1 cup Epsom salt
  • 10 drops Lavender essential oil


Instructions

  1. Add Lavender oil to Epsom salt and stir together.
  2. Draw a warm bath and add ¼–½ cup of Epsom salt to the tub.

dōTERRA On Guard® Hand Cleansing Spray


This doTERRA On Guard hand cleansing spray is an easy and convenient way to clean your hands. Keep a bottle in your purse, car, or office for any time you need it.


Ingredients


Instructions

  1. In an 8oz glass spray bottle, combine aloe vera and doTERRA On Guard.
  2. Fill the rest of bottle with water. Shake until combined.
  3. To use, spray on hands and rub together.

Essential Neck Wrap


Using a warming neck wrap can help soothe sore muscles and enhance relaxation.


When used in combination with essential oils, a neck wrap can provide additional relief and aromatherapy benefits.


Here are three tutorials (divided by skill level) that will teach you how to make your own neck wrap.


Even if you don’t consider yourself a crafty person, you will be surprised at how easy it is to make your own. Have fun!

ADVANCED LEVEL


Items Needed

  • ½ yard flannel or cotton cut into two 8x20 inch pieces.
  • 6 cups flaxseed or rice
  • Sewing machine
  • doTERRA essential oil(s)


Instructions

  1. Cut fabric into two 8x20 inch pieces.
  2. Place pattern sides (pretty sides) together and pin along edges.
  3. With pattern sides together, sew a ¼ inch seam all the way around the fabric, leaving a three-inch opening on the short end, and turn right-side out.
  4. Divide the length of the fabric into four equal sections and mark with a fabric marker.
  5. Loosely fill the first quarter with two cups of rice or flax seeds.
  6. Sew on marked line. Repeat until all four sections are filled.
  7. Sew opening closed.


To use, microwave for two to three minutes and add two drops of essential oil on the outer fabric.


INTERMEDIATE LEVEL


Items Needed

  • Kitchen towel
  • 6 cups flaxseed or rice
  • Sewing machine
  • doTERRA essential oil(s)


Instructions

  1. Fold towel in half longways (hotdog style).
  2. Sew around the edges, leaving a three-inch opening. Turn right side out.
  3. Divide the length into four equal sections and mark with a fabric marker.
  4. Loosely fill the first quarter with two cups of flax seeds or rice. Sew on marked line. Repeat until all four sections are filled.
  5. Sew opening closed.
  6. To use, microwave for two to three minutes and add two drops of essential oil on the outer fabric.


BEGINNER LEVEL


Items Needed

  • Tube sock or dress sock
  • 3 cups flaxseed or rice
  • doTERRA essential oil(s)


Instructions

  1. Pour flaxseed or rice into sock.
  2. Tie a knot in the top of the sock. 
  3. To use, place in microwave for two to three minutes and add two drops essential oil.


Tip: If you smell burning while microwaving your heating pad, you are microwaving it too long. Try cutting down the heating time or lowering the power setting to 50 percent.


Tip: Use the leftover fabric to make hand warmers.

Note: If you don’t have a microwave, heat your heating pad by putting it in an oven-safe dish and heating it in the oven at 150°F for 15 minutes. Remember to set a timer and to frequently check your heating pad to make sure it doesn’t get too hot and become a fire hazard.

CAUTION: The heating pad will be very warm and can burn you if you heat it for too long. Start by putting your heating pad in the microwave for one minute, and then increase by 30-second increments until you have achieved desired temperature. If you accidentally heat it for too long, let it rest until it becomes cooler. You might also want to place a wash cloth or towel against your skin to act as a barrier and to ensure you don’t get burned in case you heat it more than intended.

Cuticle Cream


Cold weather can be tough on skin and cuticles. Making a homemade cuticle cream is a great way to bring moisture and health back to nails. 


This essential oil cuticle cream can also be used on hands, lips, or anywhere with dry spots.

 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons shea butter
  • 1 teaspoon beeswax
  • 1 tablespoon Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 7 drops Lavender or Myrrh oil 


Instructions

  1. In small glass container, combine shea butter, beeswax, and Fractionated Coconut Oil.
  2. Place in saucepan with 1–1 ½ inches of boiling water.
  3. Stir ingredients for 5–10 minutes until combined.Tip: Use a popsicle stick for easy cleanup. 
  4. Once melted, remove from heat and let rest for three minutes.
  5. Add essential oils and stir.
  6. Pour into container and let harden for 2–3 hours.
  7. To use, just apply a small amount to cuticles and rub until absorbed.