Essential oils aren’t just for diffusing—these powerful plant extracts can be used in a variety of creative ways to help with your daily routines. From refreshing your home to personal care and wellness, here are some of the best essential oil hacks to try!
Simplify Cleaning
Sunday Reset
· Add several drops of Citrus Burst down garbage disposal to stay smelling fresh.
· Add a few drops of Paradise to inside of toilet paper dispenser.
· Add 5 drops of Medieval Mix to cotton pad and place in the bottom of trash cans.
Laundry
· Add 8 drops of Linen to the water in laundry rinse cycle for fresh scented clothes.
· No dryer sheets? Add lavender to wool dryer balls or tennis balls.
Everyday Wellness
Morning Routine
· Energy hack: Add 12 drops peppermint in 2 oz of water and spritz for a morning or afternoon energy boost. Take along on road trips!
· Winter season hack: Diffuse 10 drops sweet orange in the morning for a brighter day.
Bedtime
· Massage a drop of Roman chamomile onto temples to relax before bed.
· Add 4 drops of Pillow Potion on a facial tissue and place in pillow case.
Exercise
· Gym steam room at home: Add 5 drops of eucalyptus to the shower floor and let the steam do its thing!
· Workout hack: Spray peppermint before workout to boost endurance, massage into muscles with a carrier oil after to soothe & cool down.
Personal Care
· Add 1-2 Tbsp sweet almond oil to bath water for soft silky skin
· Add several drops of grapeseed oil to a cotton ball and use as a make-up remover
· Facial serum hack: instead of buying a product that says “infused with argan or rosehip oil”, just use the real thing! Add 10 drops of frankincense or rose for extra benefits.
Each oil has so many uses! Let's take Tea tree for example, your personal care bestie:
·Fresh face: Add 3-6 drops of tea tree to clay for spot treatment or full clay mask. Leave mask on for 10-20 minutes then rinse, or apply overnight on target areas.
·Mix 1 Tbsp Tamanu oil with 3 drops tea tree and apply onto targeted spots.
· Deodorant in a pinch: 1 Tbsp coconut oil, 1 tsp baking soda, 6 drops tea tree. Apply to underarms.
· Squeaky clean scalp: add a few drops to a palm size amount shampoo for an extra tingle & cleaning action (or add 15-20 drops to shampoo bottle).
· Fresh nails & cuticles: Mix a few drops tea tree with 1 tsp castor oil and apply to nail area.
Kids Routines
· Diffuse 2-10 drops during a bedtime routine
· Add a couple drops to a favorite snuggly stuffed animal
· Add several drops to the shower floor for a calming bedtime shower
· Diffuse 2-10 drops for an opening diffusion
· Add several drops to shower floor during shower or let shower run for a clearing steam
· Add a few drops to a carrier oil and apply as a clearing chest rub
· Diffuse 2-10 drops during study or focus time
· Place 2-3 drops on a cotton ball to smell during quizzes & tests
· Add several drops to a bowl or jar of salts for an easy desktop diffusion during homework time
· Diffuse 2-10 drops in the morning to feel extra bright
· Add to a car diffuser for a cheery drive to school or during road trips
· Add a couple drops to stuffed animals to support during meltdowns
With just a few essential oils and simple ingredients, you can unlock a world of natural solutions for your everyday needs. Which of these hacks are you adding into your life?
