Essential oils are great when used by themselves, but they’re even better when combined with other essential oils. These recipes for essential oil blends can help improve your health or physical appearance either through aromatherapy or by being applied to the skin. These blends are fairly simple to concoct and safe to use, but remember that before applying anything to your skin, test it out on a small area to insure that you will not have an adverse reaction to it.
1. Topical Insect Repellant?
Apply to wrists, neck, and other exposed areas.
- 4-6 drops Spearmint oil
- 3-5 drops Peppermint oil
- 3-5 drops Citronella oil
- 1 drop Lemongrass oil
2. Airborne Insect Repellant:
Place in an oil diffuser.
- 1 drop Lemongrass oil
- 1 drop Tea Tree oil
- 1 drop Thyme oil
- 1 drop Eucalyptus oil
- 1 drop Rosemary oil
3. Stress Reliever
Place in a diffuser.
- 4 drops Roman Chamomile oil
- 3 drops Lavender oil
- 2 drops Clary Sage oil
- 2 drops Geranium oil
- 1 drop Ylang Ylang oil
4. Allergy Alleviator
Place in an oil diffuser.
- 2 drops Peppermint oil
- 2 drops Lemon oil
- 2 drops Lavender oil
5. Germ Fighter (Thieves Oil)
Add 1 drop of this oil to 4 drops of a carrier oil, like coconut, and apply to feet, neck, and behind ears.
- 10 drops Clove oil
- 9 drops Lemon oil
- 5 drops Cinnamon Bark oil
- 4 drops Eucalyptus oil
- 3 drops Rosemary oil
6. Deodorizing Room Spray
Place in an oil diffuser.
- 6 drops Bergamot oil
- 1 drop Eucalyptus oil
- 2 drops Lemon oil
7. Apple Pie Spice Air Freshener
Place in an oil diffuser.
- 6 drops Cinnamon essential oil
- 3 drops Clove essential oil
8. Skin Rejuvenator
Apply to legs or arms to reduce the appearance of varicose veins or to tighten skin.
- 1 oz Jojoba oil
- 2 drops Bergamot oil
- 2 drops Cypress oil
- 2 drops Grapefruit oil
- 2 drops Orange oil
- 1 drop Frankincense oil
- 1 drop Neroli oil
9. Wrinkle Fighter
Apply to face 2-4 times a day.
- ½ cup whipped coconut oil
- 1 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 20 drops Frankincense oil
- 10 drops Lavender oil
- 10 drops Lemon oil
10. Concentration Booster
Rub onto your hands and inhale, and/or add a few drops to a washcloth and rub onto your body.
- 8 drops Grapefruit oil
- 5 drops Basil oil
- 5 drops Bergamot oil
- 2 drops Lavender oil
11. Sunburn Soother
Put in a spray bottle and spray on affected areas as needed.
- 10 drops Lavender oil
- 5 drops Peppermint oil
