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  • All-Purpose Cleaner
    Mix 3 drops each of Tea Tree and Lemongrass oil to 4-5 ounces of warm water. Spray on countertops for natural disinfection

    Eradicate Shower Curtain Scum
    To fight molds the natural way, mix 5 drops of Tea Tree oil and 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil on 6 ounces of water. Spray onto your tub and shower curtain. Leave in mixture.

    Air Freshener for Trash Can
    At the bottom of a trash can, put a cotton ball with 2 drops each of Tea Tree Oil and Lemongrass

    Spot-Free Dishes
    For a cleaner, fresher rinse, add a few drops of Lemongrass to the dishwasher.

    Shoo Those Pesky Pests
    Add 10-20 drops of Peppermint essential oil into 6-7 ounces of water. Put in a spray bottle. Apply on gaps and cracks where pests enter your home. For extra protection, add 1-2 drops of peppermint oil to a cotton ball, leave it in basements or doorways.

    Goodbye Cigarette Smoke
    Put 4 drops each of Tea Tree and Eucalyptus oil in a spray bottle filled with 7 ounces of water and spray in the desired area

    Freshen Your Gym Bag
    Fill a spray bottle with water and a drop of Lavender and Tea Tree to freshen your gym bag, yoga mat, and shoes after a day at the gym.

    Odor Eliminator
    Add up to 10 drops of Lemongrass oil to a small spray bottle filled with warm water, at least 4 ounces. Spray over carpets, linen, and furniture to eradicate unpleasant odors.

    Clean Fridge
    Put a few drops of lemongrass essential oil in when cleaning out your freezer or fridge. It not only neutralizes molds; it will also give your fridge a refreshing scent.

    Scour Dirty Pans
    Lemon essential oil is great for cleaning burnt pans. Boil water in the dirty pan. Put 5 drops of lemon oil to remove stuck foods or any burnt residue.

    Control Flies
    Create a barrier against flies on your next camping trip or family cookout. Add 30 drops of lavender or peppermint oil with 6 ounces of water in a spray bottle. Spray on doors, dining tables, and windows.

    Refresh Your Home
    Diffuse 8–10 drops of Lemongrass, Orange, or Tea Tree Oil in your favorite diffuser and add a few drops to your cleaning formulas.

    Clean Linens
    Mix at least 5 ounces of warm water with at least 10 drops of Orange oil in a spray bottle. Spritz over closets, linens, clothes, and towels and enjoy its fresh, clean scent.

    Freshen Your Car
    Put a few drops of Orange oil on a cotton ball to uplift your spirits or Lavender oil to help relieve tension on your way to work.

    Diffuse Pet Odor
    Mix 20 drops of Lavender or Lemongrass oil with apple cider vinegar, fill in a small spray bottle. Spritz over desired area

  • Relieve Anxiety
    Create a spa-like retreat by combining 1 cup Epsom salt and 4 drops of Lavender oil to a warm bath.

    Relaxation
    Treat yourself to the calming aroma of lavender. Adding a 4-5 drops of oil to skin care products, shampoos, and lotions.

    Soothe Upset Child
    Put 1-2 drops of lavender on the child’s blanket, pillow, or stuffed toy to help calm your child Add Aroma to Your Fireplace Put 10 drops of your favorite essential oil on a dry log. The oil will slowly release the aromatic oil over time.

    Unwind
    Create your own spa at home. Relax and unwind with a Lavender-infused back or neck massage. Add Peppermint and Eucalyptus to warm bath water and feel yourself relax with its aromatic steam and invigorating, relaxing scent.

    Sauna Therapy
    Add two drops of your favorite essential oil into two cups of water in a sauna

    Stay Focused
    Peppermint and Lavender come from the same family. Diffuse the oils of these potent, beneficial botanicals together for an inspiring, fresh scent.
  • Improve Sleep

    Make lavender a part of your evening routine. In a spray bottle, mix 6 ounces of distilled water with Lavender and spritz on your pillow, or rub lavender essential oil on the bottom of your feet.

    Relieve Nausea
    Breathe in Peppermint through nose and apply to upper chest and neck to ease feelings of nausea.

    Headache/Migraine/Anxiety Relief
    Massage Peppermint or Lavender into the back of neck and temples to alleviate anxiety and migraine headaches. Similarly, rub a bit of Peppermint or Eucalyptus oil topically on the wrist, forehead, and temples, alleviate tension and stress

    Asthma Relief
    Create your DIY vapor rub by mixing Peppermint, Coconut, and Eucalyptus, oils. Rub on your neck and chest.

    Reducing Fever
    Dilute 1 drop of Eucalyptus oil and 3 drops of Lavender oil with a cup of cool water. Soak a washcloth in the mixture and apply to forehead.

    Reduce Morning Sickness
    Add a few drops of Lemongrass or Orange oil to a washcloth and inhale

    Treat Ringworm
    Mix 3 drops of coconut and Tea Tree oil. Massage over the affected area twice a day

    Sore Feet Soak
    Add 10 drops of Peppermint oil with a tablespoon of Epson salt and add to a warm-water foot bath

    Freshen Breath
    Use a drop of Peppermint oil mixed with at least 4 ounces of warm water for a natural way to freshen breath

  • Bruises
    Lavender and/or Tea Tree oils are great for reducing inflammation and speeding up the healing process. Add 1-3 drops of your preferred oil and lightly massage it onto the bruise.

    Burns
    Mix Aloe Vera and Lavender oil and put on desired area

    Bug Bites
    Apply a few drops of Lavender oil to stings and bug bites

    Blistered Skin
    Mix 2 drops of Tea Tree with 2 drops of unscented oil. Apply on the affected area at least thrice per day

    Eczema and Psoriasis
    Mix 1 tsp. coconut oil, 5 drops of Tea Tree oil and 5 drops of Lavender oil to make a lotion. Similarly, you can apply a blend of Lavender oil and Shea Butter to affected area
  • Detox Bath
    Mix Lavender oil, sea salt, and epsom salts to rejuvenate and cleanse the body Create your own home spa! Add Peppermint and Eucalyptus oil to warm bath water and enjoy the invigorating, relaxing aroma

    Acne Face Wash
    Mix Tea Tree oil and raw honey and rub on face. Rinse thoroughly

    Homemade Toothpaste
    Mix sea salt, baking soda, coconut oil, xylitol with Peppermint oil to make your DIY remineralizing toothpaste

    Heal Dry, Cracked Feet
    Add 3 drops of Lavender oil to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Apply on feet at night and put on socks

    Refreshing Toner
    Add 3/4 cup filtered water, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and peppermint essential oil (start with 20 drops). Lightly mist your face as needed throughout the day.

    Healthy Scalp
    Add a few drops of Tea Tree oil to your shampoo to support a healthy scalp

    DIY Lip Balm
    Mix coconut oil, Lavender oil, and beeswax for an amazing healing balm for chapped lips

    Dandruff and Lice Treatment
    Add a few drops of Lavender oil to your shampoo to relieve and eliminate scalp itchiness. To make a DIY Tea Tree oil shampoo, mix aloe vera gel, coconut milk, with a couple of drops of Tea Tree, and other essential oils such as lavender.

    Hair Nourishment
    Mix a 4-5 drops of carrier oil such as olive or coconut with Eucalyptus oil to give your hair an all-natural, moisturizing therapy
  • Winter
    Fresh Winter
    3 drops of Orange + 4 drops of Pine

    Home for the Holidays
    3 drops of Orange + 4 drops of Cinnamon

    Autumn
    Harvest’s End
    3 drops of Peppermint + 1 drop of Eucalyptus + 1 drop of Tea Tree + 2 drops of Rosemary

    Fall Sweets
    4 drops of Orange + 3 drops of Lemongrass

    Spring
    Spring Cleaning
    2 drops of Lavender + 2 drops of Lemongrass + 1 drop of Rosemary

    Goodbye Allergies
    3 drops of Lemongrass + 3  drops of Lavender + 3 drops of Peppermint

    Summer
    Sunny Days
    3 drops of Lemongrass + 3 drops of Orange + 3 drops of Peppermint

    Summer Solstice
    3 drops of Peppermint + 3 drops of Orange