Essential Oils For Better Living
Deep Cleaning Scrub
1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner
2–3 tablespoons baking soda
Combine Thieves Household Cleaner and enough baking soda to form a thick paste. Apply mixture with a clean cloth, sponge, or scrubbing brush and scour the surface thoroughly. Let sit for 15 minutes, and rinse everything clean.
Outdoor spray
Fill a 4 oz glass bottle halfway with water and add 15 drops of each.
Purification
Lavender
Peppermint
Eucalyptus Radiata
Geranium
Tea Tree
Citronella
Lemongrass
Red, white, and blue fruit salad recipe
Red, white, and blue fruit salad recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces strawberries, washed and cut
- 1 pint red raspberries
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 4 bananas, sliced in thick chunks
- ¼ cup Young Living Blue Agave Natural Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 4 drops Lime Vitality™ essential oil
- 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality™ essential oil
Instructions
- Spray fruit with Thieves® Fruit & Veggie Spray, then rinse with water.
- Cut all fruit and combine in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the Blue Agave, hot water, and oils until thoroughly mixed.
- Drizzle the agave oil glaze over the fruit and stir together until all the fruit is coated equally.
- Enjoy one of your new favorite easy summer dessert recipes!
Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 drops Basil Vitality™
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, whipped
- Pizza sauce
- Desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Wash the head of cauliflower and break off all florets.
- Grind in a food processor until texture becomes rice-like.
- Place on parchment paper on a baking sheet and roast for 5–8 minutes, watching carefully. You don’t want the cauliflower to brown, just to become soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Combine cauliflower in a bowl with all the other ingredients. Clean hands mix the best!
- Place parchment paper on baking sheet and oil it.
- Pat down the cauliflower mixture until a flat circle.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Once cool, evenly spread sauce over dough.
- Add desired toppings.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
For essential oil-infused pizza sauce, blend: 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium tomato halved, 2 drops Oregano Vitality™, 2 drops Basil Vitality™, and 1 drop Thyme Vitality™.
Oils to Uplift and Inspire
Hug in a bottle: An essential oil guide to uplift and inspire [Giveaway]
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It’s been one of those days. Your presentation at work didn’t go as hoped, traffic was terrible, it’s raining, your to-do list is 10 pages long, and someone ate the last of the leftover takeout you were planning on for dinner. All you want to do is crawl into bed with a blanket over your head and call it a day.
We all have days that feel overwhelming, hard, sad, or exhausting. Whether you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, lonely, or homesick, the pure, gentle aroma of essential oils can help you reset, reflect, and spiritually rejuvenate. Here are a few of our favorite essential oils for when you’re down in the dumps.
Valor®: A hug for courage
It’s easy to identify the things we want to change about our lives, but it’s much harder to have the courage to actually take action. Fear of obstacles, embarrassment, and failure can leave us in a constant state of analysis paralysis. When you find yourself with a high-stakes day on the horizon, the aroma of Valor essential oil blend can help invite feelings of courage and strength.
Usage tip: Establish a daily practice of reciting self-affirmations in the mirror while inhaling this grounding blend to promote feelings of self-love and confidence.
Sacred Mountain™: A hug from Mother Nature
There’s nothing like spending time in nature to clear the mind and uplift the heart, but it’s not always easy to slip away from your busy day. This blend of Ylang Ylang and three different conifer essential oils evokes the sanctity of nature wherever you are—no hiking boots needed. Use it to promote feelings of strength, empowerment, grounding, and protection.
Usage tip: When you need a quick escape but can’t get away, rub 2–3 drops of this blend between your palms and inhale deeply.
Gathering™: A hug for connection
In such a fast-paced world, it can be easy to get lost in the chaos of everyday life and forget the important things. Essential oils are a great way to remind yourself of life’s little joys and reconnect back with nature and your true self. With Lavender, Northern Lights Black Spruce, and six other essential oils, Gatheringessential oil blend is the perfect way to do just that.
Usage tip: Diffuse while spending quality time with friends or family to create scent memories that will transport you back to times of peace and joy during hard times.
Release™: A hug for liberation
As we go about our day, we pick up emotional baggage—a hurtful comment, a negative thought, a troubling news article—and after a while it can start to build up and weigh us down. It’s critical that we take time each day to unload and free ourselves. The balancing aroma of Release essential oil blend can help you let go of negativity and lighten your spirit.
Usage tip: During a difficult conversation with a family member or loved one, diffuse this blend to help you stay open-minded and positive.
Present Time™: A hug for gratitude
It’s easy to find yourself focusing so much on the regret of yesterday and the anticipation of tomorrow that you forget about the gift and beauty of today. Diffuse Present Time and practice mindful meditation to help yourself embrace and celebrate the present moment. Let its aroma remind you to slow down and notice life’s little joys—the mesmerizing beauty of raindrops streaming slowly down a windowpane, the sound of birds singing in the morning. There is beauty and wonder all around if you just take the time to look for it.
Usage tip: Diffuse this blend while tackling a mundane chore like laundry or dusting to help you stay mindful and grateful even during less-pleasant tasks.
Hope™: A hug for optimism
No matter how much we try to avoid it, everyone faces moments of hardship and heartbreak. During these difficult times, the most important thing is to never lose hope. No matter how thick the darkness gets, there is always a light ahead. Sometimes it’s faint, but it’s there. You just have to look for it. With this kind of understanding, you can overcome anything. Hope essential oil blend is here to gently support you on your journey, with comforting and calming essential oils such as Melissa, Juniper, and Myrrh.
Usage tip: Diffuse this blend during times of sadness to help restore your faith and find greater strength and stability.
What oils do you turn to when you’re in need of a spiritual pick-me-up?
Oils for Yoga and Meditation
- Calming: lavender, geranium, chamomile, vetiver
- Uplifting: cassia, clary sage, lemon, lime, white fir
- Grounding: ginger, patchouli, cedarwood
- Strengthening and Centering: sandalwood, cedarwood, myrrh, frankincense
- Promote Clear Breathing: peppermint, basil, eucalyptus, rosemary, myrrh, frankincense, cardamom
- Energizing: lemon, peppermint, eucalyptus, basil, cinnamon
- Purifying and Cleansing: grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass, orange
- Soothing (for sore muscles): basil, lavender, rosemary, wintergreen, cypress, coriander
- Spirituality: bergamot, orange, lemon
(Photo from abundant life)
Hair Health
20 drops of Cedarwood
20 drops of Rosemary
20 drops of Sage
20 drops of Lavender
1 pump Coconut Oil
Some people add water and make a spray to spritz on scalp and hair (some people leave out the coconut oil, others leave it in)
Others put the ingredients (no water) in a bottle with a roller top and apply to scalp
20 drops of Rosemary
20 drops of Sage
20 drops of Lavender
1 pump Coconut Oil
Some people add water and make a spray to spritz on scalp and hair (some people leave out the coconut oil, others leave it in)
Others put the ingredients (no water) in a bottle with a roller top and apply to scalp
Facial Moisturizer
Facial moisturizer- 1 ounce sweet almond oil, 10 drops lavender EO, 10 drops frankincense EO.
After Bite
5 drops Purification
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Peppermint
5 drops Tea Tree
Fill the rest of bottle with Witch Hazel and Carrier Oil of choice
Add all ingredients in a 10-15 ml roller bottle, shake, and roll on for relief
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Peppermint
5 drops Tea Tree
Fill the rest of bottle with Witch Hazel and Carrier Oil of choice
Add all ingredients in a 10-15 ml roller bottle, shake, and roll on for relief
Soothing After-Sun Spray
Servings: Yield=8 oz. (240 ml)
Time: 5 minutes active
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients & Supplies:
1/2 cup (120 ml) aloe vera juice
2 Tbsp. (30 ml) Fractionated.
Coconut Oil
1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) Vitamin E Oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops melaleuca essential oil
5 drops roman chamomile
essential oil (can
substitute with
peppermint essential
oil to have a more
cooling effect)
Distilled water
8 oz. glass or plastic spray bottle
Instructions:
Pour aloe vera juice, fractionated coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and essential oils into the 8 oz. spray bottle.
Screw the lid on, and shake to combine.
Fill the rest of the bottle up with distilled water, and shake again.
To use, shake a little, then spray over skin as needed. Avoid spraying in the eyes or ears.
Happy Blend Roll on
Happy Roll-on Blend
July 12, 2016 by Abundant Health™ | 0 comments
This roll-on blend recipe was submitted to us by Elaine Alvarez as part of our 20 Days of Giveaways contest on Facebook in celebration of our 20th anniversary. Elaine won a copy of our new book, The Essential Home, which is filled with recipes, DIYs, and crafts that are great for marketing essential oils. May you try this roll-on blend and be happy you did!
Happy Roll-on BlendServings: Yield=1/3 oz. (10 ml)
Time: 2 minutes active
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
*10 drops orange essential oil
*10 drops ylang ylang essential oil
*10 drops lavender essential oil
*2 tsp. (10 ml) carrier oil (such as Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil, olive oil, etc.)
*1/3 oz. (10 ml) Roll-on Bottle
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a 1/3 oz. (10 ml) roll-on bottle. Insert roller ball, and screw the cap on. Shake to combine.To use, roll as needed on wrists, neck, or feet.
Essential oils for your skin
Lavender
Lavender essential oil is the perfect place to start and a must-have in every home. This popular essential oil soothes and nourishes all skin types and is easy to incorporate into your skin care regimen every day.
Add a drop to your hand, mix with facial moisturizer, and treat your skin to a mini facial massage.
Make a basic homemade body scrub by combining coconut oil, sugar, and Lavender essential oil. Start with 3–4 drops and gradually add more as desired.
Create a spa-like retreat by combining 1 cup Epsom salt and 4 drops Lavender and adding to a hot bath.
Frankincense Essential Oil - Young Living2. Frankincense
Frankincense essential oil has been sought after since ancient times for its many benefits, including its rejuvenating and beautifying properties. Great for all skin types—but especially beneficial for mature complexions—this luxurious oil helps moisturize and smooth the skin.
Boost your skin’s radiance by massaging a drop of Frankincense into facial skin after cleansing, followed by applying your regular moisturizers.
Add a few drops to your face cream or body lotion and rub directly into skin.
Massage into the skin on hands and feet after a long day to restore skin’s texture.
Cedarwood - Young Living Essential Oil3. Cedarwood
Great for smoothing and nourishing all skin types, Cedarwood essential oil is a very versatile oil with a rich, woodsy aroma. Because this oil also benefits hair, it’s a great choice for nourishing skin on the scalp.
Smooth skin on the face or body by adding a few drops Cedarwood to your favorite lotions.
Add 3–4 drops to a bowl of hot water. Cover your head and the bowl with a towel and breathe deeply and slowly for several minutes to open pores and enjoy the calming aroma. Follow up with a facial massage that includes 1 drop of Cedarwood oil.
Mix 5–6 drops of Cedarwood with a small amount of coconut or argan oil. Massage into your scalp 30–60 minutes before showering, then wash and rinse hair as normal.
Tea Tree Essential Oil - Young Living4. Tea Tree
Traditionally used in skin care products for its cleansing properties, Tea Tree essential oil is great for all skin types but is especially suited for use on oily skin.
Use as a spot treatment by placing a drop on the end of a cotton swab and dabbing lightly onto targeted areas of the face.
Add 1–2 drops to your daily application of shampoo to nourish your scalp. Lather shampoo into hair and scalp, let sit a few minutes while enjoying its cool, tingly sensation, and then rinse.
Geranium Essential Oil - Young Living5. Geranium
Geranium essential oil is a popular choice to help smooth and tone skin. This essential oil is great for all skin types, but it’s especially beneficial for skin that’s either oily or dry.
Add a few drops of this essential oil to a DIY face mask or use it during a stress-reducing facial massage.
Add 4–5 drops to a water bottle with 2 ounces of water. Spritz lightly over skin for a refreshing, revitalizing effect.
Young Living - Ylang Ylang Essential Oil6. Ylang Ylang
Known for its sweet floral fragrance, Ylang Ylang essential oil also helps moisturize and revitalize skin. This uplifting essential oil is great for all skin types, but it especially benefits dry or mature complexions.
Add several drops into a carrier oil, such as V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex, and incorporate into a relaxing massage at the end of the day.
Add 2–3 drops to your bathwater.
Add a few drops to your face cream or body lotion and rub directly into skin.
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