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How To Use Essential Oils

So you've received your starter kit and are looking to start using your essential oils. Look no further! These articles are a collection of handy ways to use essential oils for day to day things like cleaning, dry skin, or emotional balancing. You'll also find recipes for better sleep, to help with nausea, or snoring.

These are just example topics. I think you'll also enjoy my seasonal how-to guides, for example on cold and flu season, or how to repel pesky mosquitos.

Whatever your reason for starting with essential oils; have a browse around, and I hope you enjoy!

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Essential Oils for the Sacral Chakra

sacral chakra balancing with essential oils

Sacral chakra essential oils can support you as you journey towards health and wellness using the intelligence of the Chakra System. Remember: the bottom line is self-care. There is a lot you can do to support your health and wellness. In this article, I explore various essential oils to assist you. The second chakra, the…

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How to Use Essential Oils to Reduce Wrinkles

Natural skin care is an ever evolving topic. As we age, our skin starts to show signs of wear and tear. One such sign is the appearance of wrinkles. While you can’t stop time, there are things you can do to help reduce their appearance – like using essential oils! If you do, you’ll soon…

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Best Essential Oil Supplies for the Hobby Aromatherapist at Home

essential oil supplies

There are many unique approaches to using essential oils. As I’ve started my journey to become a Certified Aromatherapist, my needs for aromatherapy supplies have changed. Instead of only buying essential oils kits and blending them on-the-fly into my diffuser, I’m now creating custom tinctures and recipes for friends and family, and I need essential…

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Lavender Hair Mask with Coconut Oil

DIY hair mask recipe with lavender

Are you looking for a natural way to revitalize and nourish your hair? Look no further than this delightful DIY Lavender Hair Mask! Soaking in the well-deserved Vitamin D of summertime is amazing! But all the extra hours in the sun and dives into chlorine saturated waters can leave your hair dry and damaged. If…

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How to Reduce Stretch Marks with Essential Oils

best essential oil for stretch marks

Stretch marks are thin lines on the body that appear after the skin has undergone significant changes in size. Many have experienced the issue of stretch marks whether due to pregnancy, weight gain or loss, or genetic factors. To help reduce the appearance of stretch marks naturally, use essential oil treatments at home. Essential oils…

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Essential Oils for Your Root Chakra

essential oils for the root chakra

“Until you make the unconscious, conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” – Carl Jung Mother Nature doesn’t lie. It’s very simple in the way it communicates to us both as we live within it and the way it lives within us. When there’s balance it is quite magical –…

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10 Best Essential Oils for Focus, Mental Clarity and Concentration

woman at work

Are you struggling to stay focused when the many to-do’s of life pull you in different directions? Many people tend to lose focus when multitasking. I know how it goes! I’m super guilty of multi-tasking myself. That’s why I’ve started using the ancient wisdom of essential oils for focus, mental clarity and concentration. In this…

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How to Use Essential Oils in the Shower

Oasis aromatherapy shower diffuser

If you like using essential oils, you’re likely looking for new ways to enjoy these little bottles of aromatherapy luxury. Using essential oils in the shower is fun, simple, and luxurious! Let’s talk about shower time: Isn’t it sacred to jump into the shower and create that little time-out for yourself where nothing else matters…

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How to Make a DIY Car Freshener Spray Using Essential Oils

car freshener spray

Many of us like to use air freshener sprays around the home, and traditionally, the choice is towards a commercially produced product. Why is this? Traditional air fresheners contain harmful chemicals that you can really live without. Making your own air freshener spray isn’t hard to do, and with the use and knowledge of essential…

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Top 5 Essential Oils for Body Odor and to Prevent Excessive Sweating

essential oils for body odor

Body odor is a common problem faced by both men and women from teens to adults. Regardless of whether it’s good or bad, body odor is a touchy issue that makes a big impact on a person’s confidence and well-being. But sweating and body odor is not something to be afraid of; in fact, sweat…

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How to Make Sugar Scrub With Essential Oils (8 Easy Recipe Variations)

DIY sugar scrub recipe with essential oils

Creating your very own, all-natural DIY sugar scrub recipe is easy and inexpensive. I bet you’re going to be hooked (I am)! So, in this article, I’m going to show you how to make sugar scrub with essential oils. Homemade essential oil DIY sugar scrubs are among the most favorite beauty DIY recipes. It’s no…

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How to Make an Essential Oil Roller Bottle in 3 Easy Steps

Essential oil rollers are so handy for quick and easy aromatherapy at home! They are a pre-diluted essential oils applicator that’s safe to use and can be customized to any ailment you need treated. If you’re already an essential oil user, you are aware of how important essential oil roller bottles are. I personally couldn’t…

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Essential Oils for Pets: What You Should Know

Aromatherapy for pets introduction

Have you ever considered using essential oils on your pets? Aromatherapy oils can be useful and healthy for pets just the same way humans benefit from oils. Since you may already have essential oils in your home, moving towards natural aromatherapy treatment for pets may be an easy next step for you. How to Use…

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DIY Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Recipe (with Essential Oils and Epsom Salt)

epsom salt bath with essential oils

Whether you work out or not, sometimes your muscles simply ache. You may have a tired neck & shoulders, or your legs and calves are sore at the end of the day. Soaking in a soothing DIY epsom salt bath with essential oils not only feels incredible, but by using specific essential oils designed to…

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Top 5 Essential Oils That Commonly Help to Relieve Back Pain

essential oils for lower back pain

Back pain is extremely common – and frustrating. According to experts, 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point. Often back pain isn’t caused by serious conditions, which means you have to manage your pain until your back is healthy again. If you’re looking to avoid excess use of painkillers and…

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Best 5 Aphrodisiac Essential Oils

Best Aphrodisiac Essential Oils

Different people have different ways of describing what is romantic to them. But if you like the world of essential oils, I have some especially exciting news for you. Some essential oils can act as superb aphrodisiacs, mood setters and romance enhancers. Love is like a slow burning fire and it needs to be rekindled…

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