DIY Recipes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel 
• 3 tablespoons Witch Hazel 
• 5 drops Balsam Fir

Container: Empty 1oz glass jar

DIY: Combine all ingredients in your container and shake well.

To Use: Apply small amount after shaving. Mix well before using.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup coconut oil 
• 1/4 cup baking soda 
• 1/4 cup arrowroot 
• 4 Tbsp. cornstarch 
• 7 drops each of Armor, Lavender, and Cleanse essential oils

Container: Empty 8oz glass jar with lid

DIY:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
2. Pour into your container. 
3. Put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or more to set. 
4. Store in a cool, dark place.

To Use: Scoop out small amount and apply to underarms.  No more stinky!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup distilled water 
• 1/4 cup witch hazel 
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil 
• 5 drops Tea tree essential oil
• several reusable rags of cotton knit cloth (tee shirt material)

Container: Empty 1 pint glass jar with lid (ex: wide mouth mason jar)

DIY:

1. Cut rags into 4"x4" or 5"x5" squares 
2. Place squares in a glass jar with lid
3. In a bowl, mix all liquid ingredients
4. Pour this mixture over the squares in the glass jar
5. Shake to mix and keep lid tightly closed

To Use: For a quick facial cleaning, use one square to clean face. Avoid eyes.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup distilled water 
• 2 tablespoons Witch Hazel 
• 5 drops Grapefruit essential oil

Container: Empty 4-8oz glass container

DIY: Combine all ingredients in your container.  Shake well.  

To Use: Apply to face after washing using a clean cotton ball.

*Recommended to do this only at night because grapefruit oil is photosensitive!

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp coconut oil 
• 2 Tbsp beeswax (grated or pellets) 
• 1/2 Tbsp sweet almond oil or sunflower oil (you can also use cocoa butter)
• 10 drops essential oil of your choice.   

Container: Chapstick tubes (or small 1-2oz jars) plus a dropper for transferring mixture.

DIY:

1. Fill a sauce pan about half way with water.
2. Combine first three ingredients in a glass mason jar and set inside that pan. (Do not let the water from the pan get into the mason jar)
3. Heat the pan and stir the ingredients until they are just melted, but not boiling.
4. Remove from heat and add your choice of essential oils.
5. Stir again and use dropper to fill chapstick tubes or containers of your choice. Usually makes 12 or more tubes. If the lip balm is not as firm as you would like, you can add more beeswax next time around.  

To Use: Apply to your very luscious lips with love. ;-)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut oil 
• 1/2 cup beeswax 
• 1/2 cup shea butter 
• 1/8 tsp of vitamin E oil (you only need a small amount)
• 30 drops of Lavender or your favorite essential oil  

DIY:

1. Combine all ingredients (except essential oil) in a double boiler.
2. Bring the water to a boil. Stir the ingredients constantly until they are melted completely.
3. Remove the mixture from heat and add the essential oil.
4. Stir until the oils are blended with the mixture.
5. Pour mixture into your molds or casserole dish to cool completely before removing from the molds.
6. After the bars have cooled, remove them. They are ready to use!

*Makes about 4-6 lotion bars.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut oil 
• 1 cup baking soda 
• 20 drops Lavender essential oil

Container: 16oz glass jar

DIY:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.  
2. After stirring thoroughly, transfer to your glass jar.

To use: Rub on face (avoiding eyes). Wipe off with a dry cloth. Then wipe again with warm, damp cloth.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup epsom salt 
• 3-5 drops of Lavender or Resting essential oil

Container: Empty 8oz jar with lid

DIY: Stir ingredients together in a medium bowl.  Store in glass jar.

To Use: Add 1-2 tablespoons to your bath water. Relax and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups granulated sugar 
• ¼ cup carrier oil (your choice) 
• 15 drops grapefruit essential oil

Container: Empty 1 quart glass jar

DIY: Combine all ingredients in your jar and mix well.

To Use: Exfoliate as needed: lips, hands, feet, etc.

Ingredients:

• 10 drops patchouli essential oil
• 10 drops myrrh essential oil 
• 5 drops geranium essential oil
• 1 oz carrier oil of choice (ex: sweet almond, jojoba, avocado, etc.)

Container: Empty 1 oz glass spray bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients in your bottle and mix well.

To Use: Cleanse face and then apply (avoiding the eyes). Especially good to apply liberally before bed. 

*Good results with this require consistency in daily application.

Ingredients:

• Lavender essential oil
• Grapefruit essential oil
• Coriander essential oil

Container: Empty essential oil bottle (5-15ml size)

DIY: Combine equal amounts of each oil.  Shake well.

To Use: Diffuse or mix 6 drops with epsom or bath salts and enjoy in a warm bath.

Ingredients:

• 10 drops Basil essential oil 
• 10 drops Comfort essential oil blend 
• 5 drops Copaiba essential oil
• 2 ½ tsp carrier oil of choice

Container:  Empty 10ml roll-on bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients in roll-on bottle.  Shake well.

To Use: Apply to area of concern as needed for headache/pain relief.

Ingredients:

• 1 drop Helichrysum
• 1 drop Balsam fir 
• 1 drop Copaiba 
• 1 drop Frankincense 

DIY: 

Mix with 1/2 tsp carrier oil and apply topically.  

Ingredients:

• 10 drops Helichrysum (helps dissolve coagulated blood in tissue around vein)
• 15 drops Cypress (strengthens the capillary walls)
• 10 drops Geranium
• 5 drops Lemon
• Enough carrier oil of choice to fill the bottle

Container: Empty 10ml roll-on bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients in roll-on bottle.  Shake well.

To Use: Gently apply two times a day ABOVE the area of concern.

"When treating vericose veins there are rules to follow for massage or self-application:  this must always start above the affected vein in order to help clear the blood from this area up towards the heart, before encouraging the upward flow of blood from below - direct pressure over the vein itself must be avoided." (Price, p. 242)

Ingredients: 

• 20 drops Armor Essential Oil Blend 
• 10 drops Lavender essential oil
• 1 Tablespoon Castile Soap
• Distilled Water

OR

• 10 drops Lavender essential oil 
• 20 drops Cleanse Essential Oil Blend 
• 1 Tablespoon Castile Soap
• Distilled Water

Container: Empty 16oz spray bottle

DIY: Add essential oils and Castile soap to your spray bottle. Then fill with distilled water. Shake before each use.

*These essential oils clean, kill bacteria and freshen, deodorize and disinfect the air while cleaning work areas, cupboards, bathroom fixtures, sinks, tiles, woodwork, carpets and more.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups washing soda 
• 1 cup baking soda 
• 20 drops Lemon

Container: Empty 1 quart container (ex: wide mouth mason jar)

DIY: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix essential oil in with a spoon. Store in a sealed container.

To use: Add about 2 tablespoons to the soap compartment of your dishwasher.

*White vinegar is an excellent rinse aide.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups water 
• ¾ cup liquid castile soap 
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil

Container: Empty 1 quart container (ex: wide mouth mason jar)

DIY: Mix all ingredients in a blender

To Use: Rub foam into soiled areas with a damp sponge. Let dry thoroughly, then vacuum.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup distilled water 
• 1/8 tsp rubbing alcohol 
• 5 drops distilled white vinegar 
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil 
• 5 drops Lemongrass essential oil

Container: Empty 8z spray bottle

DIY: Mix all ingredients together in spray bottle. Shake well before use.  

Ingredients:

• 22 oz. bottle of liquid Castile Soap 
• 8 drops Lemon essential oil 
• 4 drops Lavender essential oil

DIY: Combine all ingredients in the soap bottle and shake well.

To Use: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of liquid soap mixture to dishwater and wash as usual.

*For very greasy dishes, add ½ cup vinegar and extra citrus oils.

• 3 drops Orange essential oil
• 2 drops Cinnamon essential oil
• 1 drops Clove essential oil
• 1 drop Frankincense essential oil

To Use: Add to diffuser according to diffuser instructions and enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Molly, a loyal customer

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup White Vinegar 
• 5-10 drops Lemon, Tea Tree or Cleanse blend 

DIY:  Add all ingredients to a bucket of water and stir.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups Vinegar 
• ½ cup Distilled Water 
• 8 drops Lemon essential oil

Container: Empty 16oz spray bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well before use.

To Use: Spray solution onto mirror and wipe with a dry cloth.

*Some commercial window cleaners contain butyl cello solve -- a toxic ingredient that is not listed on the labels. This is a safe alternative.

Ingredients:

• 1 Fels-Naptha soap bar OR 2 Ivory soap bars OR natural soap of your choice 
• ½ cup washing soda 
• ¼ cup Borax 1 tablespoon of your favorite essential oil. (We love lavender, spearmint, tea tree, etc... the possibilities are endless!)

Container: Empty 5 gallon bucket

DIY:

1. Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan filled with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.
2. Remove from heat and add washing soda and borax. The mixture will get thick.
3. Pour into a 5 gallon bucket. Continually fill your saucepan with hot water and pour into the 5 gallon bucket. When 3/4 of the way full, add 1 tablespoon of your favorite essential oil, fill to the top with water. Remember to stir a little between adding water.
4. Place lid on bucket and allow to sit overnight. It will gel.

To Use: Add 1/2 cup per load. Works well in HE or traditional machines.

Ingredients:

• 1C water
• 1oz liquid castile soap
• 6-8 drops of your favorite essential oil or blend
• several dish rags*

Container: Empty 1 quart glass container (ex: wide mouth mason jar)

DIY: In your container, combine all ingredients and mix well.

To Use: As an alternative to using paper towels, store multiple dish rags filled with this mixture.  The rags can be washed and returned to the jar for reuse. Keep jar tightly sealed between uses.

*Rags can be made from old tee shirts or just plain squares of cotton cloth. 

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup washing soda 
• ¼ cup baking soda 
• 8 drops rosemary, eucalyptus or tea tree essential oil 
• ¾ cup vinegar for rinsing

Container: Empty 1 cup airtight container

DIY:

1. Combine washing soda, baking soda and essential oil in container
2. Shake well to blend

To Use: Sprinkle a small amount into the sink and scrub with a damp sponge. Rinse the sink with vinegar, then with hot water.

*For stubborn stains, allow this formula to rest on the stain for several minutes, then scrub and rinse with vinegar and hot water.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup aloe vera juice 
• ½ cup + 3 Tbsp distilled water 
• 1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil 
• 8 drops lavender essential oil 
• 8 drops peppermint essential oil

Container: Empty 8oz glass spray bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients. Shake well before using.  

To Use: Spray on skin after sun exposure.

• 10-12 drops of clove oil 
• 8 oz of water

Container: Empty 1oz glass spray bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients. Shake well before using.  

Ingredients:

• 1 oz distilled water 
• 6-8 drops Lemon Eucalyptus or Citronella essential oil 
• 1 tsp fractionated coconut oil  

Container: Empty 1oz glass spray bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients. Shake well before using.  

Ingredients:

• 5 drops Basil essential oil 
• 5 drops Cleanse oil blend 
• 1 oz distilled water 
• 1 tsp fractionated coconut oil

Container: Empty 1oz glass spray bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients. Shake well before using.  

Ingredients:

• 2 oz water
• 10 drops Orange
• 10 drops Lemon

Container: Empty 2oz glass spray bottle

DIY: Combine all ingredients. Shake well before using.  

To Use: Shake bottle and spray 4 or 5 times into toilet before using. The oils float on the top and wrap around any "deposits", eliminating the smell. The toilet is always sparkly fresh!