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)