Recipes / DIY Flashcards
LIPBALM
3 tablespoons - coconut oil
5 tablespoons - beeswax
12 drops - essential oil
TRY: 13 drops of Peanut Butter Bon Bon
- Microwave coconut + beeswax in glass bowl till melted. Stir every 30 seconds
- Add essential oil
- Stir + pour into containers
- Let set - 10 minutes
- Screw on tops
DIFFUSE
3-5 drops per 100ml
150ml and smaller diffusers: cut the recipes in half so that you use 3-4 drops of essential oil
200ml-400ml diffusers: use the diffuser blends as is (5-8 drops of essential oil)
500ml and larger diffuser: double the diffuser recipes so that you use 10-15 drops of essential oil
- Re-energize - 3 grapefruit + 2 peppermint + 1
spearmint - Sleep - 2 vetiver + 2 cedarwood + 2 lavender
2 lavender + 3 roman chamomile + 1
frankincense
2 cedarwood + 2 lavender (slaap baie vas,
verslaap, voel goed)
2 ylang ylang + 2 lavender + 2 wild orange
3 roman chamomile + 2 frankincense + 1
bergamot
3 anise star + 4 lavender - Smell - 2 cinnamon bark + 2 orange + 3 lavender
- 3 clove bud + 2 cinnamon bark + 1 orange
sweet
- 3 decalepis (oil of the month oil) + 3bergamot
- 3 grapefruit + 2 peppermint + 1spearmint
Recipes to try:
Motivate - 4 orange + 3 cinnamon bark + 2 rosemary
Feel good - 3 bergamot + 3 orange + 2 spearmint + 1 ylang ylang
Harvest - 3 cedarwood + 3 orange + 2 frankincense
BREATH + GUMS
Pulling - 10 ml Fractured coconut oil + one drop of essential oil - 20 minutes + brush as usual
Mouthwash - 4 drops of oil + 1/2 cup of water + pinch of salt in dark glass bottle. Shake every time before use. (3 peppermint + 1 clove)
Breath Spray - 2oz spray bottle + 5-10 drops oil/s + water + pinch of salt. Shake every time before use. Spritz in mouth. (ex: 8 spearmint + 2 peppermint / 4 orange + 3 cinnamon + 3 clove / 8 orange + 2 lemon)
Whitening
- Brush with 1 tsp baking soda + 2tsp water a few times a week, or
- Hydrogen peroxide (1.5 or 3%) - use as mouthwash before brushing teeth, or
- Make a toothpaste - 2tsp hydrogen peroxide + 1tsp baking soda - gently brush with mixture (do not use more than 2x/week)
- CLOVE - Oral health, tooth pain, bad breath + reduce gum disease. Restrict the development of bacteria + Fight mouth disease + Throat infections
- THYME - Mint, Defend tooth decay, gingivitis + general oral infections
- OREGANO - Anti-oxidant plus anti-inflammatory - reduce bacterial and fungal infections. Boost immune system
- TEA TREE - Remedy for bad breath + diminish plaque. Kill bacteria + diminish tooth decay + relieve bleeding gums (do you not swallow)
- PEPPERMINT - soothing tooth + muscle aches. Kill bacteria that leads to cavities + gum disease
- CINNAMON - Antibacterial, anti-fungal + anti-septic - Effective cleanser + relief for a sore throat. Kill bacteria that leads to tooth decay
- CORIANDER- Bad breath
SPRAY
2 parts vodka / vanilla extract / witch hazel (2.5 tbsp - 4oz bottle)
1 part water
20 drops of oil in 2oz (60ml) bottle
30 drops of oil for 4 oz (118ml) bottle
(10ml bottle - 1 drop…)
Mix water + vodka in spray bottle
Add oil
Shake
OR
4oz bottle
30 drops oil
1tbs witch hazel
fill bottle with water
- Roomspray - 12 stress away + 4 bergamot + 2 lime/bergamot/lemongrass/lemon + 2 tangerine/orange
- Toilet - 8 lavender + 8 lime/bergamot/lemongrass + 4 lemon grass (spray in toilet bowl before + after)
- Citrus Mint Air Freshener Spray
10 wild orange + 8 peppermint - Sweet Lavender Air Freshener Spray (bedroom/sleep)
10 lavender + 5 chamomile/clary sage - Summer Citrus Air Freshener Spray (clean home)
5 wild orange + 5 lime/bergamot/lemongrass + 5 grapefruit + 5 lemon - Cozy Holiday Air Freshener Spray
6 wild orange + 5 cinnamon or cassia + 5 clove - Flower Garden Air Freshener Spray
8 lavender + 5 geranium + 4 grapefruit - Happy Homestead Air Freshener Spray (have friends over)
5 lavender + 5 lemon + 5 rosemary - Deodorizing Air Freshener Spray (pets)
4 tea tree + 8 lemon + 6 eucalyptus - Spicy Chai Air Freshener Spray
Currently: 4oz - 10 cedarwood + 7 cinnamon + 7 clove + 5 ginger
4 cardamom/patchouli/cedarwood/vetiver + 3 cassia/cinnamon/cedarwood/cloves/nutmeg + 3 clove + 2 ginger - Walking in the Woods Air Freshener Spray
7 white fir/eucalyptus/lemon + 6 cedarwood + 5 frankincense - Get Focused Air Freshener Spray
10 peppermint + 5 rosemary + 5 lemon - Sleep
10 lavender + 5 cedarwood +5 vetiver
OTHER BLENDS: (4oz bottle)
20 lemongrass + 10 peppermint
15 grapefruit + 10 lavender + 5 peppermint
15 lemon + 15 lavender
15 eucalyptus + 15 spearmint
15 lavender + 10 lime/bergamot/lemongrass + 5 spearmint
10 tangerine + 10 grapefruit + 10 bergamot
15 white fir + 10 orange + 3 cinnamon + 2 clove
FOOTSPA
Epsom salt (high in magnesium) - healing cuts/wounds - soothes pain - detoxify body - decrease cramps baking soda essential oil
- LAVENDER - soothe painful feet, get rid of stress, relax
1 cup of salt + 1/2 cup of baking soda + 4-5 drops of oil - PEPPERMINT - stimulating, anti-inflammatory, cooling effect + pain reliever
1 cup salt + 1/4 cup baking soda + 5-7 drops oil - TEA TREE - fighting fungus, athlete’s foot + insect bites relief
2 cups of salt + 4 drops tea tree + 7 drops peppermint - ROSEMARY - rheumatoid foot pain + anti-septic + attractive fragrance
1 cup salt + 5 drops of rosemary + 3 drops of peppermint - EUCALYPTUS OIL - anti-bacterial + anti-viral (colds + flu)
1/2 cup of salt + 6 drops of eucalyptus + 4 drops of lemon - Foot massage gel - 12 patchouly + 12 peppermint + 2 oz aloe vera gel + 2 oz glass pump bottle / glass jar. Add all ingredients to bottle/jar and mixed together. Massage on your feet for smoothing relief.
- Evening treat - 1 black pepper + 1 copaiba + 1 cypress + 1/4 cup Epsom salt
CARPET / SOFA FRESHENER
1 cup baking soda
5-10 drops essential oil
5 lemon + 5 eucalyptus 5 citrus fresh + 3 rosemary 5 lemon + 2 peppermint + 1 lavender 5 thieves + 5 lemon Other: any citrus oil, orange, lime, cinnamon, eucalyptus
1 Mix
2 Sprinkle
3 Wait 20 minutes / over night
4 Vacuum
CARPET CLEANER SPRAY
works on tough messes + dirty carpets
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cups water
2 tsp salt
9 drops essential oils
lime + lemon + orange (fresh + light)
spearmint + peppermint (mint - fresh)
geranium + rosemary (floral - deep + relaxing smell)
roman chamomile + rosemary + tea tree (herbal - clean + fresh smell)
1 Combine vinegar + water in spray bottle 2 Add salt + oil 3 Cap + shake 4 Spray liberally, shake frequently 5 Allow to dry 6 Vacuum 7 Repeat if necessary
ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER SPRAY
1) Capful of Thieves Household Cleaner, fill with water (hydrogen peroxide for Super Cleaner) in 16 oz spray bottle
2) 16oz spray bottle + 15 drops of thieves oil + 3 drops of lemon + 1 tsp. of witch hazel. Fill with water.
3) 20 drops of tee tree oil + 3/4 cup of water + 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar in spray bottle - spray + clean with dry cloth (shake every time)
4) 5 oz water + 3 oz white vinegar + 1 tsp dish soap + 4 drops eucalyptus globulus + 6 drops tea tree + 8 drops orange + 8 oz spray bottle (shake + spray + wipe. Keep in fridge + use in 1 week or add 1 oz vodka as preservative)
5) 15 drops defender oil (smells great) + 1 tbsp castile soap / dishwashing liquid + 4 oz distilled water. Spray + wipe.
6) 1/4 cup white vinegar +
1 3/4 cups water +
30 drops essential oils
7) 5-1O drops essential oil (lemon) + 1 cup water +
1 cup vinegar
8) 15 drops lavender + 15 lemon + 10 eucalyptus + 10 peppermint + 10 orange + coconut oil. Add all ingredients in 16 ounce bottle
DRYER BALLS
2-3 drops per ball
Let dry 1 hour or a few minutes in dryer
Purification Lemon Orange Lavender Eucalyptus Rosemary
LASH GROW SERUM
1-2 drops lavender
1-2 drops rosemary
Castor Oil / fractionated coconut oil
Add to a clean mascara tube and top with castor oil or fractionated coconut oil!
Apply to clean lashes and make sure to apply all the way to the root!
ROLLER
5% dilution = 10 drops in 10 ml bottle
2% dilution = 4 drops
Fill up with carrier oil
Shake
Allergies:
In 10ml roller bottle: 3 lavender + 3 peppermint + 3 lemon +2 tea tree + fill with carrier oil (Werner)
Muscle + joint pains
- 2 peppermint + 2 eucalyptus + 2 lavender + 2 ginger + 2 clove + coconut in 10ml bottle (Werner)
Bruises + scars:
- Cypress - wound healing, bruising, poor circulation, astringent, skin tonic
- Frankincense - wound healing, inflammation, minor bleeding, astringent, skin tonic
- Helichrysum - inflammation, wound healing, bruising, astringent (the best known essential oil for bruises)
- Ho Wood - soothes muscle aches + spasms, joint aches, eases tension + stress
- Lavender - aches, wound healing, itching, minor bleeding, skin tonic
- Petitgrain - inflammation, skin tonic
- Rose - inflammation, wound healing, minor bleeding, astringent, skin tonic
(In current roller - 5 frankincense + 5 lavender)
In current bottles:
ENERGY
10 drops of Rosemary
10 drops of Lemon or Orange
10 drops of Basil
10 drops of Peppermint
Add the above oils to a 10ml glass roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with the coconut oil, attach roller ball, shake and done.
STAY IN CONDITIONER SPRAY
avocado oil - 3 parts extra-virgin olive oil - 2 almond oil - 1 castor oil - 1 coconut oil - 1 essential oils - 2-3 drops in 4oz spay bottle
Coconut oil by itself
In 4oz spay bottle add everything and shake.
Spray on damp or dry hair
INHALER
- Separate the cap and bottom section from the glass bottle located inside.
- Unscrew the silver cap from the glass bottle.
- Place 5-15 drops of essential oil on the provided wick that is conveniently pre-loaded in the bottle.
- Screw the silver cap onto the bottle and place back inside the tube.
- Remove the cap from the tube and inhale as needed.
- To replace the wick, simply remove the used wick with tweezers and put a new wick into the glass bottle.
- The glass bottle can be cleaned and wiped out if needed.
* If using the same essential oil/synergy, continue to use the same wick for 2-3 months and just add a few drops of essential oil when needed to strengthen the scent.
- Immune support: 3 oregano + 3 tea tree + 3 lemon + 3 frankincense + 3 cinnamon
- Clear breathing: 4 peppermint + 4 eucalyptus + 2 lavender + 2 lemon + 2 rosemary
- Stress, overworked, worry: 4 lemon + 4 patchouly + 3 douglas fir + 2 Orange
- Tranquil: 4 lavender + 4 patchouly + 3 Cedarwood + 3 tangerine
HAND SANITIZER
- 1/3 cup vodka + 1/8 aloe vera jelly, 43 drops defender oil - mix oil + vodka, slowly add aloe vera (mix with whisk / hand blender), pour into container, use as needed.
SOFT SCRUB
Cleans sink, bath tub, toilet, microwave, tile and grout, countertops, pots and pans, glass stovetop, granite, stainless steel, concrete, and glass:
- 3/4 cup baking soda; 1/4 cup castile soap; 1tbsp water; 15 drops tea tree oil - combine baking soda + castile soap; add water + tea tree oil; stir with fork until a paste-like consistency (add more baking soda if needed); transfer into container of choice.
For sparkling clean sinks, tubs and counters:
- Mix drops of Lemon, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Orange, or Tangerine essential oils with baking soda and enough
water to make a paste. Store cleanser in a covered glass jar. - 1/2 cup baking soda + 1/4 cup Castile/dish soap + 1 cap thieves cleaner
- Mix 1 part baking soda + 1 part Thieves Household Cleaner. Store in covered glass jar
SHOE + FOOT ODORS
- Fill old sock with baking soda + lemon oil + patchouli oil. Tuck sock into shoe. Leave for 12 - 24 hrs.
- Juniper berry oil kills foot odors
BODY WASH
⅔ cup Castile soap + ½ cup distilled water + ¼ cup honey + 2 tsp carrier oil + 30 drops oil (example - relax). Pour into an ounce pump bottle.
EYE SERUM
- Caffeine Eye Serum - 2tbsp fresh ground coffee + 1/4cup Carrier oil - place coffee grounds in a glass jar + pour carrier to cover. Allow to sit for a week. Strain the coffee grounds out of the carrier and pour into a 10 mL bottle. Smooth under your eyes after each cleansing. ( recommend: meadowfoam carrier oil)
CLEAN AIR
1oregano + 4lemon + 3orange
HAIR MASKS
Almond - soothes and moisturizes the scalp
Basil Linalool - cleans, refreshes, hydrates, softens, strengthens the strand
Castor
Cedarwood - stimulates the scalp and promotes hair growth
Chamomile - adds shine + softness to hair + soothes the scalp+ prevents dandruff + itching scalp
Clary sage -promotes hair growth + stimulates the scalp
Coconut - softens hair + increases shine
Geranium - strengthens hair
Green tea - prevents hair loss, facilitates hair growth, keeps scalp healthy + infection-free, aids in split ends management, softening the hair + strengthening the hair roots
Jojoba - moisturizes hair + adds nutrition + stimulates scalp
Lavender - deep conditions the hair + keeps it shiny + controls dandruff
Maroccan Argan - moisturizes + nourishes + provides antioxidants to hair
Lemon grass
Peppermint - stimulates + invigorate hair follicles + promoting hair growth
Rosemary - stimulates the roots + improves hair growth + increases circulation in the scalp
Sandalwood - helps with dry ends + adds fragrance to hair
Tea tree
Thyme
Ylang Ylang
2 tbs castor oil + 2 tbs olive oil + 3 drops lavender/cedarwood/clary sage/peppermint mix, heat 10-15 sec in microwave, apply to hair + massage scalp, wrap head with steamed towel or shower cap, leave on for at least an hour, wash off with lukewarm water + shampoo
2 tbs castor oil + 2 tbs coconut oil, mix, apply, massage scalp, keep on for at least 2 hours/overnight, wash off with lukewarm water + shampoo
100 ml castor oil, 2-3 drops peppermint oil, mix + shake, center part hair + apply directly to scalp, keep on for at least 2 hours, wash off with lukewarm water + shampoo
2 tbsp castor oil + 2 tbsp almond oil, mix, heat 10 sec, apply, massage, wash off with lukewarm water + shampoo
2 tbs castor oil + 2 tbsp coconut oil + 2-3 drops rosemary oil
OWN RECIPE
2tbsp almond oil + 2tbsp hempseed oil + 3 drops green tea. Heat 10 seconds in microwave. Leave on 1 hour. Wash as normal.
Mix several drops of rosemary oil with olive or coconut oil, and apply it to your scalp. Leave it in for at least 10 minutes before washing it out with shampoo. Do this twice per week for best results.
Mix a few drops of cedarwood essential oil with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil of your choice. Massage it into your scalp, and leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it out. (Hair loss)
Thyme is particularly strong, even among essential oils. Put only 2 small drops in 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil before applying it to your scalp. Leave it on for about 10 minutes, then wash it out. (Hair loss)
Mix 3 drops of clary sage oil with your favorite conditioner, or with 1 tablespoon of carrier oil. If using it daily, rinse out after 2 minutes. If using it once or twice per week, leave it on for 10 minutes. (hair strengthening)
For a hair treatment that promotes the growth of healthier, silkier, and stronger strands, coat them with 1 Tbsp. of Hemp Oil before washing hair in the shower as usual. This simple practice is reputed to increase circulation to the scalp, soothe and prevent the formation of dandruff, inhibit the development of infectious growths, decrease hair loss, and increase thickness.
Promoting growth and thickening of hair - mask of cinnamon + olive oil + honey
1tbsp green tea oil + 1/2 cup olive/coconut oil. Apply to hair + scalp. Leave on for 1-2 hours. Shampoo as usual.
BATH
Basil linalool Cedarwood Chamomile - soothes muscles, insomnia Clary sage - melts tension away Fennel Frankincense Geranium - Reduces anxiety and insomnia Ginger Grapefruit Lavender - Stress, anxiety reduction, headaches, insomnia Lemon Lemongrass Myrrh Orange - Stress, anxiety reduction Patchouly Peppermint Petitgrain Rosemary Sandalwood - stress, anxiety reduction Ylang Ylang - Stress, anxiety reduction
- For a single bath, three to 12 drops of essential oil in a tablespoon (15 ml) of carrier oil is sufficient to create a very aromatic, therapeutic bath
- In a warm bath - 5 drops of patchouly oil blended with Epson salt and carrier oil of choice
- For a calming and relaxing blend - 4 lavender + 2 patchouli + 1 tbs castile soap. Mix into castile soap + add to water
- To sooth away tension. Mix basil linalool + carrier oil. Add to bath water.
- Mood boost. Uplift and energize with this revitalizing combo that can also boost concentration and focus.
5 lemon + 3 rosemary + 2 thyme linalool (mix with 1 oz Epsom salt + add to bath) ✅ great - Muscle-Soothing Bath. Target tired, overworked muscles with this trio that may dial up circulation and dial down pain.
5 marjoram + 4 lemongrass + 3 lavender (mix with 1 oz Epsom salt + add to bath) - Relaxation Bath. This calming and relaxing combo can reduce stress and get you ready for bed.
5 lavender + 4 chamomile (German or Roman) + 3 frankincense (mix with 1 oz Epsom salt + add to bath) - Relieves feelings of discomfort & stiffness.
3 black pepper + 2 juniper berry + 4 lavender + 1 tbsp of unscented body wash + 1/2 cup of Epsom salt. Mix and add to bath. - For Circulation: 1 ginger + 2 coriander + 1tsp carrier oil + 1/2 cup Epsom salt in bath to stimulate circulation + give mental “boost”
CELLULITE
Green Tea
- CELLULITE MESSAGE RECIPE
Massaging skin areas with cellulite is helpful in breaking up the fat deposits and adhesed fascia which make dents and ripples underneath the skin. Apply this massage oil after shower or bath and massage into legs for 10 minutes.2 Tablespoons carrier oil 2 drops pink grapefruit essential oil 1 drop juniper/patchouli/rosemary essential oil
2. CELLULITE & SKIN TIGHTENING 1 oz. amber glass dropper bottle. 3 drops of grapefruit oil. 3 drops of juniper oil. 3 drops of cypress oil. 3 drops of rosemary oil. 3 drops of orange oil. Carrier oil of your choice- coconut and avocado oil are nice and moisturizing.Rub the oil mixture on problem areas before bed or as desired.
STRETCH MARKS + SCARS
ARGAN CARRIER OIL is the best for stretch marks. (Can be used by itself or add any of the essential oils mentioned below)
- Lavender
- Neroli
- Patchouli
- Pomegranate
- Frankincense
- Geranium
Mix 15 to 30 drops of essential oil with 1 ounce of carrier oil. Start with fewer drops and work up, as skin tolerance allows.
- To minimize scars apply 1-2 drops of patchouly oil directly onto scars
BATH
3-12 drops of essential oil + 1tbsp(15ml) carrier oil:
- Mood boost - 5lemon+3rosemary+2thyme
- Muscle pain - 5marjoram+4lemongrass+3lavender
- Relax - 5lavender+4chamomile+3frankincense
- Tension relief - clary sage + orange/lavender/geranium/sandalwood
- Muscle relaxation - orange
- Dreamy - ylang-ylang + lavender/rose/sandalwood
- Stress + anxiety - lavender
- Pain - copaiba
- Sore muscles - frankincense
CAPSULES
- Immune system: 1 drop of longevity (thyme, orange, clove, frankincense) + 4 drops of carrier oil
TOILET CLEANER - Thieves
To clean inside toilets, mix 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1/2 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner to a toilet brush. Clean inside of toilet bowl and let sit for a few minutes before flushing. To clean outside of toilets, mix 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner with 3 1/2 cups of water in a spray bottle.
- Toilet bowl cleaner - 1 cup baking soda + 20 drops grapefruit. Save in jar.
HEAVY DE-GREASER
1 Capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 Cup Water
GROUT PASTE
1 Cup baking soda with + 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide + water until it forms a paste + 10 drops of lemon / thieves. Apply the paste to the grout, then spray with Thieves Cleaner Wait 15-20 minutes. Scrub with brush + wipe away with water and a rag.
HARDWOOD FLOORS
1) 1 gallon of water + ¼ cup olive oil + ¼ cup thieves household cleaner
2) 1/4 cups olive oil + 1/3 cup white vinegar + 12 drops lemon + 5 cups hot water
FURNITURE POLISH
2 Capfuls Thieves Cleaner + 20 Drops EO (Pine or Lemon) + 1 cup Olive Oil or Fractionated Coconut Oil