Top 10 Essential Oils
Peppermint | cooling & revitalising
– rub onto temples to ease head tension and promote alertness
– rub onto back of neck + shoulders for a refreshing, zingy pick me up and ease muscles at the same time
– combine with water in a spray bottle for a cooling mist (great in the summer); add lavender for a soothing after-sun spritz on the skin that’s been in the sun too long
– diffuse with Lemon or wild orange at work for motivation and better concentration
– place a drop in the palm of the hand, rub hands together and take a few DEEP breaths from cupped hands. opens up the airways and delivers a megadose of energy and freshness, perfect for that mid-afternoon slump
– inhale before exercise for the same reason as above, more breath = more oxygen
– use in baking, mix in a drop or two before baking
Lavender | soothing & calming
– add a drop or two to pillows at bedtime to support restful sleep
– dilute and apply to skin that’s irritated, itchy, swollen, scratched or bitten
– apply neat on any burns
– diffuse at bedtime; add a few drops of Frankincense too
– add a drop to facial serum
– add to a relaxing evening soak in the bath
Frankincense | grounding & centring
– rub onto temples along with Peppermint and Lavender (layer on one at a time) to reduce headaches or just improve focus
– inhale deeply from cupped hands to disperse anxious feelings, unwind that nervous system and feel supported emotionally
– inhale before or during meditation to sink in deeper
– add to facial serum (along with Lavender) for radiant skin, healthy cell regeneration, reducing the appearance of scarring and blemishes
– use alongside On Guard, Tea Tree and others for immune support when feeling under the weather
– diffuse with Peppermint and a Citrus oil while working or studying
Tea Tree (Melaleuca) | cleansing & purifying
– dab on directly to spots and pimples
– keep it handy for scratches, scrapes, bites, stings and skin abrasions
– dilute and apply to feet to keep fungal issues at bay
– for achy or problematic ears, dilute and rub behind and around the ear (never inside the ear)
– add a few drops to a spritzer with aloe gel for a non-toxic hand sanitiser
– diffuse with Lemon and Peppermint to cleanse and refresh the air and kill airborne pathogens
– add a few drops to your cleaning spray, mop bucket or laundry load for extra antiseptic properties
Lemon | zesty & uplifting
– add a drop to your glass of water to drink throughout the day to aid in digestion and detoxification (and makes drinking water less of a chore)
– combine with white vinegar for a glass and mirror cleaner
– add a drop to a damp cloth for removing sticky residue, cleaning silver or stainless steel – cleaning of any description, basically
– use as a food flavouring, add a drop to enhance flavour
– inhale or diffuse to lift mood and promote focus
Oregano | nature’s bacteria ninja
– use utmost discernment with this oil: always, always dilute as it’s very strong and caustic to the skin
– use in immune-supporting blends to assist the body’s defences (e.g. dilute in a roller bottle with Tea Tree, On Guard, Lemon, Frankincense) and roll onto soles of the feet periodically when feeling under the weather
– use to remove plantar warts or skin tags
– dilute and apply to anything fungal, cracked heels and athlete’s foot
Easy Air | enlivening & opening
– diffuse when feeling under the weather to support easier breathing and open airways (coughs + congestion)
– place a drop on a tissue and breathe it in as needed for respiratory support, or whenever you need to invite some more BREATH into your body
– diffuse at night with Lavender, can help reduce snoring!
– dilute and apply to the upper chest before exercise or yoga
– drop a few drops onto the corner of the shower floor for a shower-steam-inhalation-sensation, a great way to start the day!
Ice Blue | aches & pains
– your brother-in-arms for muscle tightness, soreness and pain
– dilute and apply to muscles and tight joints to alleviate pain and tension
– use before and after exercise to help with soreness and recovery
– dilute further for kids with growing pains
– along with Clary Calm, can bring relief during menstruation (abdomen, lower back pain)
Digestzen | all things digestion
– dilute a drop with some carrier oil in the palm of your hand and rub clockwise onto belly to help reduce bloating, gas, discomfort after eating, cramping, upset tummy, reflux and nausea
– place a drop under the tongue for the same support as above
– drink a drop in glass or mug of water
– dilute more for kids when they have sore bellies, difficulty going to the toilet, colic and bouts of gastro
On Guard | antioxidant & immune support
– diffuse to clean air of airborne pathogens and make your whole place smell of cosy festive vibes (that’ll be the orange, clove & cinnamon!)
– dilute and apply to soles of feet as a protective measure/daily ritual and when in need, also dilute and apply to neck and down the spine
– make a natural surface cleaning spray: one-third white vinegar, two-thirds water, 15 drops of On Guard in a 300/500ml glass spray bottle
– make a soothing hot drink, particularly nice for sore throats: hot water (not boiling), some raw/high-quality honey, a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, a drop of On Guard and a good squeeze of lemon (or a drop of Lemon oil)