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Oil of the Week: Tea Tree

 

Good-morning! Hope you all enjoyed learning about peppermint last week. This week we are going to look at Melaleuca, commonly referred to as Tea Tree oil. This oil has been one that we always kept in stock in my household my entire life. This oil has so many uses because it is antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiviral, and a decongestant!

One of the top things tea tree is known for is repelling lice! I am sure you remember as a kid, or have used tea tree oil on your kids, when lice is going around at school. Lice do not like the smell of tea tree oil, so I always remember my mom putting this in my hair as a kid, and I don’t recall ever having lice!

Another one of my favourite uses for tea tree oil is for blemishes. Just put a drop of it onto any blemishes, and it instantly takes the redness out and helps dry it out!

Okay, so lets take a quick look at what doTERRA lists as some of their top uses for this awesome oil!

https://youtu.be/CPqUkdsy83A

 

So what are some other uses for Tea Tree you ask?

  • For minor skin irritations and blemishes, apply 1 drop of tea tree oil.
  • Add 1-2 drops to your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties.
  • Apply to cuticles and toes to help avoid fungal infections.
  • Multiple cleaning uses.
  • Diffuse with lemon or other citrus smells for an air purifying effect.
  • Mix with clove to help avoid lice.
  • Diffuse to help with respiratory congestion.

What are some of the ways you use tea tree in your home?

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea

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Peppermint Recap

Well it was a fun and minty week learning about Peppermint! What did you think of the oil? What were some of your favourite uses? I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

This week, I have one bonus recipe for you that doesn’t really fall into any of our normal categories. But this recipe is much loved by all the dogs in my family – and by their owners. If your dogs are anything like mine, their breath can get pretty stinky. But these treats are easy to make, safe for the pups, and helps to reduce their bad breath!

Bye-Bye Bad Breath Biscuits

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour (we use coconut flour for our dog as she has allergies)
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3-6 drops doTERRA peppermint oil (depending on the size of the dog)
  • 1 drop doTERRA cinnamon oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix dry ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
  3. In a larger mixing bowl, combine together bananas, eggs, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Mix well.
  4. Add essential oils to the wet mixture. If you have a small dog or puppy you will want to use only 3-4 drops of doTERRA peppermint oil, for larger dogs it is safe to use up to 6 drops doTERRA peppermint oil.
  5. Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir well until combined.
  6. Scoop into balls (depending on the size of the dog) and place on a cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  8. Makes about 12 cookies, depending on the size of the balls that you make.

Well, thats all for peppermint!

See you tomorrow to talk about another one of my favourite essential oils!

Kelsea

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SpOIL Yourself Saturday: Peppermint

I don’t know about you guys, but its been a crazy week! I always look forward to the recipes for SpOIL Yourself, because it means I get to relax while trying the recipes out! I know you guys are going to love these, especially the foot soak. So here we go!

Mint Lime Foot Soak

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups Epsom salts
  • 1 fresh lime, zested
  • 4 drops doTERRA lime oil
  • 4 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
  • Large mason jar

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl mix together Epsom salts, zested lime, lime oil, and peppermint oil. Stir well.
  2. Place in jar for storage.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons to foot bath filled with warm water.
  4. Enjoy!

Next up we have a refreshing body spray! This is so lovely and refreshing to use on a hot day or after the gym, and it is so easy to make!!

Refreshing Body Spray

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounce spray bottle
  • 6 drops doTERRA lime oil
  • 2 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 2 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • 2 drops doTERRA peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine essential oils into spray bottle.
  2. Top off with water.
  3. Spray onto self and into the air for a refreshing feel.

Last but not least, we have a minty mouthwash. Super easy to make and will leave your mouth feeling minty fresh!

Mint Mouthwash

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup of water
  • 3-4 drops doTERRA peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix essential oil with water.
  2. Take small sips, swishing for 20-30 seconds.
  3. Spit or swallow.
  4. Repeat as necessary.

Well thats it for todays spOIL yourself Saturday! What did you think of the recipes?

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea

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Freshen Up Friday: Peppermint

Good-afternoon! Welcome to this weeks addition of Freshen Up Friday. As you are probably aware now, peppermint is an amazing oil and smells minty fresh! Which is why it is great for adding to cleaning products for a minty fresh smell!

This week we have a couple different cleaning recipes coming for you. So get your oils and spray bottles ready. Your house is about to be sparkling clean and minty fresh!

First off, get rid of the Windex, because I have a natural window and mirror cleaner for you that works wonders.

Window and Mirror Cleaner

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
  • Glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients together in a glass spray bottle and mix well.
  2. Spray onto windows and mirrors and wipe dry.
  3. You can store this product for 2 months.

Next we have a product that works wonders. If you always have stinky garbage cans these will definitely need to go on your “to make” list.

Garbage Can Odor Tablets

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups baking soda
  • 1 cup Epsom salts
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 10 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
  • Ice cube tray

Instructions:

  1. Combine all dry ingredients together.
  2. Slowly add in water, then add oils and stir.
  3. Using a spoon, transfer the mixture to the ice cube tray.
  4. Allow the mixture to dry overnight or until fully hardened.
  5. Place one – two tablets in the bottom of your garbage can and store the rest in the airtight container.
  6. Replace tablets as needed.

 

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea