9 My Favourite Uses for Essential Oils

I'm relatively late to the essential oils game. I only fell in love with them just over a year ago. But in love with them I am. I started out small by adding them to my homemade cleaners and then it basically just blew up from there. I was ditching my normal products to combat mold and sore throats, and I wore a clay necklace with a few drops of peppermint essential oil when I was feeling congested.  As I continue to explore new ways to use essential oils in our lives, I wanted to share my favourite uses so far. These are easy for anyone to incorporate into their routine, where you are an essential oil novice or a complete addict. 

Scented Wool Dryer Balls

If you aren't using wool dryer balls yet you need to start. They are a natural way to soften your clothes, reduce static and can drastically cut drying times. Plus they are an easy way to eliminate toxins in your life if you are using dryer sheets. Pick your favourite essential oil (I like lemon or grapefruit and add 2-3 drops to each ball. Once a month add a few more drops to the balls to keep the scent fresh.

Lavender Oatmeal Face Scrub

My go-to face scrub was Kiss My Face but it is ridiculously hard to find so I had gone a long time without having a face scrub. Which makes me feel like a lizard.  A natural replacement to a store bought face scrub is easy to make at home with just 3 ingredients.

• 3 drops of lavender essential oil (buy here)
• 1/3 cup of organic rolled outs
• enough water to make the oats into a paste

In a small bowl add the oats and the essential oil. Mix well and add a small amount of water (I try a tbsp at a time) while stirring until you reach a paste like consistency.  Allow to sit for a few minutes and then rub it onto your face in circular motions. Leave it on for 5 minutes and enjoy how unbelievably awesome you look. Wash your face with water to remove the oats.  Check your hair too because there is a 99% chance that you have some in there too.


Lemon Water

When life gives you lemons, use them in your water. But when you run out of lemons, use 3 drops of lemon essential oil for the same taste and positive results on your digestion. I even find that the next time I have water from the same container I don't have to add as many drops of essential oil because there is still some oil residue left on the sides of the container.

Lemon water made with lemon essential oil is also great to drink when you feel a sore throat coming on. I did that several times this winter and would wake up with the sore throat completely gone. Magic.

Athletes Foot

(No one needs to see a picture of this)

Sometimes you get more than you bargain for with your gym membership. Note to self - always wear flip flops in the gym shower. I didn't want to use conventional creams that are filled with chemicals, so I made my own cream.

• 2 drops of tea tree oil (buy here) 
• 1 drop of lavender essential oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of organic coconut oil 

Wash your feet with a natural soap and then dry extremely well.  Mix the above ingredients in the palm of your hand and rub all over the affected area. Do this twice a day (I prefer when I get up and right before bed) for 1 month.

Other Favourite Uses 
Foaming Hand Soap
Car Air Freshener
4 Ingredient Non-Toxic Deodorant

What is your favourite use for essential oils?


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