Tag: oils

Posted on

Oil of the Week: Lemon

 

Welcome to your introduction about lemon oil; by far one of the most diverse and versatile oils and also doTERRA’s best selling oil. There is going to be so many fun recipes to try this week involving lemon, so I hope you are ready for them!

First and foremost lets introduce you to this amazing oil. Check out this short video from doTERRA that outlines some of the many ways you can use lemon oil.

 

Where does doTERRA lemon oil come from?

doTERRA lemon oil comes from Italy. Lemon oil and bergamont are both harvested from similar areas of Italy. This is part of their co-sourcing impact. Check out this video below about where the lemon is sourced from.

 

What are the uses for lemon?

Lemon is such a great oil because it can be used SO MANY ways! Lemon is a natural antiseptic, diuretic, antioxidant, antibacterial, disinfectant, and degreaser. So what are some of the best uses for lemon, here are some great ones to get you started and then we will go over some great recipes this week.

  • Mix a drop into your water for a nice refreshing taste and to help cleanse the liver and kidneys*
  • Diffuse to create an uplifting atmosphere.
  • Mix with water to create a powerful cleaning agent.
  • Mix with olive oil and water to shine and protect wood.
  • Use to help clean tarnished silver and brass metals.
  • Take internally to help with seasonal respiratory discomfort. *
  • Use in cooking and baking to help enhance the flavour.
  • Rub one drop in your hand to degrease and sanitize.

Can’t wait to share with you some of my favourite uses and recipes for lemon this week.

Stay tuned,

Kelsea

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Posted on

Lavender Recap

Well, today is the last day we are spending with lavender for now. So I am sure you have found some great ways to use this oil and enjoyed some benefits from it. Did you try any recipes? Make any of your own? What were your favourite ways to use the oil.

Because its our last day using this oil, and it is summer, I wanted to share with you one final recipe that you will want to keep on hand in the summer months. Next time you get a bit too much sun and start to feel irritation, spray this on for some quick relief.

After Sun Spray

Ingredients:

  • glass spray bottle
  • 1 cup aloe vera juice (you can get it from the health food store)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
  • 8 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 8 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 8 drops doTERRA peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in glass spray bottle.
  2. Shake to combine.
  3. Shake before each use, spray onto irritated area.
  4. Enjoy the soothing relief.

 

Well, I hope you have enjoyed learning about lavender. Next week we are going to take a look at lemon, which has SO MANY great purposes.

See you tomorrow,

Kelsea

 

Posted on

SpOIL Yourself Saturday

Weekends should be about relaxing and spoiling yourself, am I right? So each Saturday is going to be dedicated to spoiling yourself using the essential oil of the week. Lavender is a GREAT oil to start this off with because it has so many great relaxing benefits. So dedicate a few hours to yourself this weekend and be prepared to relax.

We will start off super simple with one you can even make and enjoy later. I like to keep a jar of these in the bathroom, because you never know when you will have time for a nice relaxing bath.

Lavender Bath Salts

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups bath salts
  • 3-5 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • jar for storage

Instructions:

  1. Mix bath salts with the lavender oil in the jar.
  2. Put 2-3 tablespoons into a hot bath.
  3. Relax and enjoy!

Easy peasy right? Next one is nice and simple too!

Lavender Body Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • mason jar

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar and melted coconut butter in a bowl.
  2. Mix in lavender oil.
  3. Transfer to jar for storage.
  4. Wet skin, apply a small amount of sugar scrub. Massage into skin in a circular motion. Rinse with water and dry well.
  5. Enjoy!

*This mixture will only keep for 1 month in a jar.

And finally, one of personal favourites to use especially in the summer. If you are anything like me your hair gets really tangled, especially after swimming in pools or the lake. This is my go to saviour for detangling my hair!

Detangler Spray

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup distilled water
  • 1 tablespoon doTERRA conditioner
  • 5 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA rosemary oil
  • 2 drops doTERRA ylang ylang
  • glass spray bottle with a fine mist spray nozzle

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together into spray bottle. Shake well.
  2. Spray lightly into hair and brush out tangles.
  3. Enjoy your tangle free hair!

 

Hope you enjoy these recipes!

For another great recipe, which I haven’t tried yet but is on my must make list, check out this homemade face mask from the doTERRA blog.

Time to rest, relax, and enjoy!

Kelsea

 

Posted on

Thirsty Thursday: Essential Oil Style

Thirsty Thursdays, maybe a thing you once did back in your youth and college days, now a tradition you can carry forward and use essential oils for. These recipes are non-alcoholic but will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed!

Lavender Lemonade (as found in Thug Kitchen, plus a few alterations)

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 6-10 lemons, freshly squeezed
  • 1 lime, freshly squeezed
  • 5 drops doTERRA lavender essential oil
  • 1 sprig fresh lavender, optional
  • 3 drops doTERRA lemon oil, optional/ to taste

Instructions:

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Reduce to medium heat.
  2. Add sugar to the pot and let simmer on medium for about 5 minutes. Stir regularly.
  3. Remove from heat. Add juice from freshly squeezed lemons and lime. Stir in.
  4. Add 5 drops of lavender essential oil and fresh sprig of lavender (optional). Stir in.
  5. If you would like a stronger lemon taste you can add drops of doTERRA lemon oil to taste.
  6. Chill in fridge.
  7. Serve garnished with fresh lemon slices and fresh lavender.
  8. Enjoy!

 

Lavender Infused Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of your favourite instant hot chocolate
  • 2-3 drops of doTERRA lavender oil

Instructions:

  1. Follow the instructions on instant hot chocolate mix to make your hot chocolate.
  2. Before serving add 2-3 drops of lavender (to desired taste). Mix well
  3. Enjoy!

* You can use any of your favourite essential oils to add flavour to your hot chocolate. Some of my personal favourites are wild orange, or peppermint!

Enjoy!

Kelsea