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SpOIL Yourself Saturday: Tea Tree

Tea Tree is an oil that you either love the smell of or hate it I find. You have probably already figured out by this point in the week if you love it or not. But I tend to find that men really like the smell of tea tree, so this week guys, we have some recipes specifically for you! Now ladies don’t stop reading, because I still have some recipes that you will enjoy including a diaper rash cream and an eczema cream!

Okay so guys you are up first! I have a shaving cream recipe and an earthy smelling aftershave that you are sure to love with its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties!

Shaving Cream

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup shea butter
  • 2/3 cup cocoa butter
  • 1/4 cup doTERRA fractionated coconut oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA sandalwood oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Place shea and cocoa butter in a double boiler to melt.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Mix in doTERRA fractionated coconut oil and essential oils.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Let cool slightly.
  6. Whip with a hand mixer to get a nice fluffy texture.
  7. Use as normal shaving cream.

Earthy Smelling Aftershave

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup witch hazel
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 10 drops doTERRA sandalwood oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA rosemary oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • Glass bottle

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients together in glass bottle.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Pat onto skin after shaving.

Next up we have one that is good for the babies! But I won’t lie this works really well in the summer for any chafing!

Diaper Rash Relief Spray

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup doTERRA fractionated coconut oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • Glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. In small glass spray bottle, mix all ingredients together.
  2. Spray directly onto rash area.
  3. Reapply as needed.

Finally we have a recipe that I am sure everyone can use. You can make this as either a spray or a roller bottle, whatever you prefer! Personally I like the roller bottle because I find it easier to transport.

Dermatitis and Eczema Spray or Roller Bottle

Ingredients:

  • 10 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA helichrysum oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA lemongrass oil
  • 4 drops doTERRA juniper berry oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA geranium oil
  • 50 drops doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Add ingredients to spray or roller bottle.
  2. Shake well to mix.
  3. Apply as needed.

What did you think of todays post? Be sure to let me know in the comments!

Kelsea

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Freshen Up Friday: Tea Tree

I am so excited for you guys to try these recipes! They are amazing!!!! And they work so well and leave everything with a really fresh smell. I have a few different recipes for you this week. So get those spray bottles ready and be ready for a super clean smelling home, that is all safe and natural!

First up we have a toilet bowl cleaner. Now I have really hard water and find the toilet can be a pain to clean but this worked really good!

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 10 drops doTERRA tea tree oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix ingredients together to dissolve the baking soda.
  2. Add to toilet bowl.
  3. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Scrub with a toilet brush and flush.

Awesome right? Next up we have a spray if you have any pesky mould or mildew this will help get rid of it AND prevent it from coming back.

Mould and Mildew Spray

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups water
  • 30 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Add ingredients together to a spray bottle.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Spray directly onto mould or mildew.
  4. DO NOT RINSE.
  5. Repeat daily or weekly as needed.

I love the recipes for cleaning with essential oils because they are so easy to make and they are so much better for your household than store bought cleaners. This multipurpose spray is one that I use EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I am sure you are going to love this!

Multipurpose Cleaner

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 20 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • Glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients together into glass spray bottle.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Spray onto surface and wipe clean with a paper towel or cloth.
  4. Shake well before each use.

Finally we have a great smelling room purifier spray. This one is great to leave in the bathroom or mud room to help tackle pesky odours.

Purifying Room Spray

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
  • 10 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 8 drops doTERRA Purify oil
  • 4 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA lime oil
  • Glass or steel spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients together in spray bottle.
  2. Shake well to mix.
  3. Spray in air to remove odours.
  4. Shake before each use.

Wow! So how awesome and easy was this edition of “Freshen Up Friday”? I love making these cleaning products because you typically already have the ingredients you need at home.

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea

 

 

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Blend of the day: Tea Tree

Tea Tree oil is an oil that I honestly just started learning how to diffuse a couple months ago. I used to totally avoid putting it in the diffuser because I hated the smell. But when you combine it with the right mix of oils it adds a very fresh and purifying scent. Here are some of my favourite ways to use Tea Tree oil in the diffusers at home.

 

Let me know what you think of these blends or if you have some favourite recipes for diffusing Tea Tree.

See you tomorrow,

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