We all know the amazing, soothing, relaxing benefits of a HOT BATH at the end of the day…
But add some Epsom salts for muscle relaxation and a few drops of essential oils to soothe those achy muscles and you will be swooning for sure! Here’s my EASY-PEASY recipe that I make weekly!!! I am sure you will never take a bath the same way again!
Soothe Your Stress Away-
Rosemary Lavender Moisturizing Bath Salt
What you need:
3 cups Epsom salts (to soothe muscles)
2 cups sea salt
1 cup baking soda (to soften skin)
5–10 drops Rosemary & Lavender essential oil
Purple soap coloring (optional)
Mixing bowl and spoon
Directions:
-Mix together Epsom salt and sea salt, breaking apart any clumps with spoon. I prefer using a whisk to mix thoroughly.
-Gradually add essential oils, mixing thoroughly. Depending on the intensity you prefer, feel free to add an additional 5-10 drops.
-Add coloring until you’ve reached your desired color level, making sure to mix well
-Stir in baking soda; continue mixing.
-Add mixture to mason jars and keep stored in your bathroom for easy access.
-Add about a cup to running water for a nice, relaxing soak.
Some of my favorite combinations are Lavender and Wild Orange, Frankincense and Cedarwood, Protective Blend for immune support and Respiratory blend for those seasonal threats!
Your options are endless! Have fun and GET RELAXED!!!
I am THAT girl.
I seriously CANNOT live without lip balm.
Come on over to my house and you will find tubes in EVERY room of the house!!
So I thought to myself… HECK… I can make this stuff, right!!?
RIGHT!!!!! Mmmmmm… Lets make one that tastes like a MARGARITA!!!!!!!!!!
BRILLIANT.
With the plethora of essential oil combinations, you can go cray cray over this! I have also seen some people add mica powder to make it tinted, so if that’s your thing, GO FOR IT!
Its fun and EASY and great for gifts 🙂
I ordered some of the ingredients off Amazon and have TONS of the coconut oil and butters left over for other projects. Need your own pure, therapeutic grade essential oils?? Drop me a line HERE!
PLUS you can get super creative with what you store it in. I have these cute little white tubes PLUS some metal tins and tiny plastic jars. TOTES ADORBS!!! Why is everything cuter when its small?? Swooooooon!
OK, here you go! Have fun and make sure to post your comments and pictures below of how YOU made your super awesome lip balm!!!
INGREDIENTS:
1 ounce Beeswax Pellets (around 3 tbsp)
1 ounce Coconut oil (around 2 tbsp)
1/2 ounce Shea butter (around 1 tbsp)
1/2 ounce Cocoa butter (around 1 tbsp)
20 drops Wild Orange essential oil
20 drops Lime essential oil
Large skillet/saucepan with water
Glass jar Scale & Lip balm containers
DIRECTIONS:
-Measure beeswax, butters & coconut oil in glass mason jar. For this recipe I had a block of beeswax on hand and would HIGHLY suggest getting the PELLETS. Trust me, trying to shave that off the block or grate it is a beast. Save yourself the time and trouble… Unless you want a killer arm workout! HA!
-Fill a large skillet/saucepan with 2 inches of boiling water & add the glass jar to the center of the saucepan. I found it easiest to use a mason jar that is designated for your DIY projects. When the melted product dries, it’s nearly impossible to get it off, so use something that you aren’t worried about ruining.
-Melt & combine ingredients. At this point DO NOT put essential oils in. Just the butters etc. Reason being is that the heat will destroy the therapeutic benefits of the oils and we don’t want that now do we!? NOPE!
-Stir all ingredients until melted & combined. It takes about 10-15 minutes depending on your type of beeswax.
-Once melted, remove from heat and let sit for 3 minutes then adding the essential oils. Keep an eye on the time so that your mixture doesn’t harden. If it does, just place it back on the burner and let it liquefy again.
-Pour mixture into your lip balm containers. If you are using the tubes, you can cut holes in a box and have them set upright. We found this easiest to pour and have them not knock over. It’s okay if you spill, wax easily comes off plastic & counter-tops.
-Let cool for about an hour or so and you are all done! Add cute little labels if you want or decorate with a sharpie. The possibilities are endless.
I hope you enjoyed this DIY as much as I did! This recipe made about 12 tubes of lip balm and its by far my favorite to use! The consistency is SO emollient and luxurious. We played around with the oil amounts a bit and found that if it’s not quite the strength you want, you can add a drop or two more while they are in the tubes cooling. You can also add more beeswax if you want it a bit firmer. Choice is yours so get creative!
So when I heard about this AMAZINGLY EASY recipe, I knew it would be a winner in my book!
Who doesn’t looooooooooove wonderful smelling laundry!??
And with ALL the combinations of essential oils you could try, you can smell fresh and clean ALL the time!
Have an oops moment and leave your clothes in the washer for too long?
Add a bit more of this mixture in the wash and voila!!!
Musty smell is gone for good!
-Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Use a spatula or wire whisk to make sure oils are fully mixed.
-Store mixture in a glass mason jar and add 1/8th to 1/4 of a cup directly into washing machine before wash cycle begins.
-Double or triple recipe and store in a large glass container in laundry room. Place a handled scoop inside for easy access.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
Comment below with your FAVE essential oil laundry combo!
Is your skin SUPER dry as we transition out of winter and into SPRING!?
Boy oh boy is MINE! I feel like I am shedding a winter coat over here!!!
LOTION BARS TO THE RESCUE!!!
These were SO fun to make, super luxurious PLUS many of these ingredients are GREAT for other recipes like my Margarita Lip Balm and Whipped Body Butter!!!
RECIPE:
1 cup Organic Coconut Oil
1 cup Shea, Cocoa or Mango butter (or a mix of all three)
1 cup beeswax (pellets work the BEST! Trust me on this one)
Optional: 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil I got most of these off Amazon for a great price!! Read the reviews and try to get Organic if you can!
DIRECTIONS:
–Combine ingredients (other than oils) in a med-large size mason jar. Place jar in 1 inch of boiling water.Any glass jar will do, just make sure its something you set aside for these projects. Once the residue dries on the glass, it’s a beast to get off!
–Stir ingredients consistently until smooth.We found that the pellets melt faster than the beeswax blocks. We even tried grating it but that stuff is TOUGH! Not impossible but the pellets will save you tons of time!
–Remove from heat then add essential oils.Note to self: If this mixture is too hot it will actually destroy the potency and therapeutic benefits of the oils. Try and wait a few minutes for it to cool before adding them. But be careful not to let the mixture start to harden! If that happens, place it back on the burner (with the water) and let it heat up again.
–Carefully pour into molds and allow to cool completely for an hour or so before removing. I prefer to use these silicone molds as it is easier to pop them out! SO many fun, cute shapes you can find at any local craft store! You can also use cupcake liners or individual metal tins that turn out ADORABLE! The sky’s the limit!
I hope you have as much fun as I did whipping up these ADORABLE bars!
They make perfect gifts for bridal showers, birthdays, Christmas gifts or JUST BECAUSE!
Have fun combining different oils for different application methods! The possibilities are endless and these little babies keep for a LONG time!
Wrap them in cellophane bags or tissue paper if you are giving them as a gift! Or you could store them in your bathroom in a cute glass jar!
Make sure to comment below with your favorite essential oil combination and add a picture if you have it!
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Back when I used to drink diet soda like it was my full-time job (don’t judge!) I looooooved squeezing some lime juice to spice it up a bit!
Now that I am soda free (3 years strong baby!) I loooooooove putting lime essential oil in sparkling water!!! Was that an AH-HA moment for some of you!? YES. Citrus essential oils and sparkling water are a match made in heaven!! Trust me, you need this is in your life!!!
My fave is to use a SodaStream! It’s so easy!! Just get your water all fizzy, put 1-3 drops in a GLASS, fill the remainder with your uber bubbly water and VOILA! Refreshing spritzer that is good FOR you and tastes DELICIOUS!!!! (Reminder! We never want to use citrus EO’s with plastic/styrofoam! WHY? Click HERE)
But lets get back to basics:
Meet LIVELY LIME! Part 2 of our “Citrus in the Spring Series”
BASICS:
Lime Essential Oil (Citrus Aurantifolia) is cold pressed and extracted from the peel of the fruit. It is such a bright, fierce, invigorating oil. With aromatic notes that are tart and sweet, Lime is a hidden gem in the essential oil kingdom. Most people don’t realize the AMAZING benefits about this champ of an oil! From room refreshing to heavenly guacamole and luscious DIY bath products, this little guy gets passed by BIG time! But no fear! I’m here to help us change that!!
Lime has some amazing benefits and qualities that might shock you! Many enjoy using Lime for its digestive support, boosting the immune system, restorative properties, tonic, and respiratory function. What is incredible about lime though is how quickly it can boost the mood! Toss that baby in the diffuser and you can’t help but do the happy dance!!
TOP USES:
• Diffuse to naturally purify and cleanse the air WHILE also lifting your mood. (Hellooooo 3pm slump!)
• Place a 1-2 drops on a cotton pad and use to help remove grease spots and sticker residue. (Works AMAZING!)
• Add a few drops of Lime to your water for enhanced flavor. (Helloooooo tropical oasis!)
• Add 1 drop to your DIY all-purpose house cleaner or even to shampoo for added cleansing properties. (YUM!)
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS:
Lime helps us reach for our zest for life! (Sounds awesome already, right?!!)
Many of us go through various seasons of pain, grief or discouragement and LIME is an amazing oil that can help you break out of that deep, dark funk. This oil gives the individual courage and cheer, bringing us gratitude in the heart.
Have you ever felt like your emotions just needed a little spring cleaning?
I know I have!
Well, Limes your guy then! This oil assists in uplifting our heart, welcomes joy and cleans out negative, toxic emotions. Think of it like a traffic cop, clearing out the debris to make room for hope, courage and joy! Get ready to feel empowered from the inside out to face life’s challenges with a happy heart!
BLENDS WITH:
Lime makes everything brighter! Illuminate your day by blending with citronella, clary sage, lavender, rosemary and ANY other citrus oils.
For emotional support, Lime blends specifically well with Tangerine, Melissa, Wild Orange and Lavender.
PRIMARY APPLICATION:
Here’s a snapshot of some of my FAVORITE ways to use and apply Lime Essential oil
PRECAUTIONS:
Any natural solution taken out of its proper context can be harmful. Essential oils vary in their characteristics and since we are all different in how we respond to using essential oils, its good to remember to always consider safety and common sense. Though negative reactions are rare, make sure to be a wise steward of YOUR body and pay attention to how you and your loved ones respond. Remember a little goes a long way with these power packed oils! Use caution if you have sensitive skin or are using with small children. Excessive amounts of any oil can cause skin irritation. Keep out of direct contact with eyes, ears and nose. Not all oils are created equal, so research what products you are using carefully and follow directions on label properly.
Citrus oils are often photosensitive. This means that they contain natural substances called furanocoumarins which can possibly react with ultraviolet light to create hyperpigmentation or burning of the skin. All those big fancy words mean this: citrus oils can increase the skins sensitivity to UV rays… so be cautious! Even though Lime essential oil has amazing beneficial properties, always take care after TOPICAL application. It is suggested to wait at least 6-12 hours before exposing skin to UV rays. (Yes ladies, that also means the tanning bed) An adverse response can appear within minutes, hours or days after application and exposure, so pay attention! Don’t fret, just be aware and take care!!
WRAP UP:
Lime essential oil is your bright, happy, cleansing, mood busting, grease cutting, diffuse daily GO TO oil!
If you haven’t cracked this bad boy open, go grab your Lime oil RIGHT NOW and take a deep whiff! I promise you will feel like fields of green just entered your soul and you’re ready to take on the world!
Don’t have any Lime on hand or want to learn more?
Scroll down below and fill out the form to learn how you can get this oily awesomeness in your hands STAT!
I also wanted to pass on one of my faaaaaavorite DIY recipes!
You probably have ALL of these in your kitchen!
If you make it, make sure to let me know how it turns out!!
I hope you enjoyed this Lime-alicious chat and learned something NEW!
Drop me a line and let me know YOUR favorite way to use Lime essential oil!!! Till next time, Happy Oiling!
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Ok yall… Before we dive into my Citrus in the Spring EO series,
(starting off with my fave Wild Orange)…
Can we just talk about SPRING for a minute!!?
ITS FINALLY SUNNY! And beautiful! And warm! And breezy!
Spring colors, spring cleaning, spring nights and cool mornings…
Well, enough about ME. I’m sure you get it… I LOVE SPRING!
So let’s get started and kick off this “I love Citrus in the Spring” series with my best pal WILD ORANGE! Mmmmm. I love orange. OK, here we go!
Meet your new BFF. Seriously. In a few weeks you are going to ask me how you survived as long as you have without this gem of an oil. And oh boy is it a happy one!! I’m sure we can all use a little mood boost with a daily dose of vitamin D after those cold winter months, right!? RIGHT!!!
This is going to be a family favorite in NO time!
BASICS:
Wild Orange Essential Oil (Citrus Sinensis) is extracted from the rind of the orange and cold pressed. It is such a dreamy, lovely, intoxicating oil. If I am travelling and even crack the lid open, (heaven forbid I actually place a drop or two in the palm of my hand!) everyone around me sighs and says “ohhhhhh wooooow… that smells SO good!” AND RIGHTLY SO! Wild Orange is an uplifting, invigorating and renewing oil that is quite creative. Creative you ask? Let me explain…
Most oils in the citrus family (Lemon, Lime & Grapefruit) have a predominant uplifting effect on the body, mood and energy levels. Wild Orange not only has that ability but can ALSO have a lovely calming effect when the body calls for it. I like to think of it this way: Some of us are wired with a ton of energy and an INVIGORATING BOOST is not exactly what you need but RATHER a gentle, natural, calming effect. Wild orange does that and more! Many have found it to be helpful to lull them to sleep by diffusing it before bedtime AND help wake them up in the morning. Give the body what it needs and it works the way it is supposed to! Pretty cool huh!!?
TOP USES:
• Powerful cleanser and purifying agent
• Contains powerful antioxidants*
• Supports a healthy immune system
• Energizing and revitalizing aroma
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS:
How many times have you cut into an orange (or tried to peel it with your fingers) and that zest from the rind invigorates your senses?! That is your nose interacting with the essential oils! SO cool! Something that I LOVE about an orange peel is that the scent is so HAPPY. This energetic oil is often known for these amazing uplifting properties and can support and foster creativity, boost physical energy as well as inspire abundance. Simply breathing in this oil can affect many different things we might be emotionally going through. Wild Orange aids in letting go of fear, scarcity, poverty mindsets and so many more. When we breathe in these amazing oil molecules, they are actually affecting different parts of our brain that control our mood and emotions. Wild Orange helps us to connect to the playful part of our hearts, allowing us to walk in joy, fun and spontaneity!
BLENDS WITH:
One of the best part of using essential oils to support different parts of the body is that you can LAYER them with others! Not only will you SMELL SO GOOD but you will be layering the benefits one by one! I like to massage an oil into a reflexology point or desired area of the body for about 30-45 seconds before I layer another one on. This helps to increase circulation, allowing the oils to penetrate deeper into the skin. ALSO it is good to remember that these oils are so power packed that one drop goes a looooooooong long way. So only use 1-2 drops at a time, remembering that as soon as 15min has passed, DON’T BE SHY, REAPPLY!
(In case you are new, some EO Basics can be found HERE)
SO back to what blends BEST with Wild Orange!!? Nearly EVERYTHING! When you are looking at scent compatibility, Cinnamon, Lavender and Peppermint are your top winners! Looking for deeper emotional balance? Try Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Lemon or Peppermint. Some of my personal favorites are Frankincense, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Arborvitae. Discover what works best for you and have fun whipping up your own favorite blends!
TOP USES:
We have talked about a TON of different ways that you can use Wild Orange, but here is a snapshot of my faves!
All citrus oils are AMAZING at cleansing and purifying surfaces naturally. Place a couple drops in a spritzer bottle with water and a little white vinegar and VOILA, homemade all-purpose cleaner!
Did you know there are some essential oils SO pure that you can take them (in moderation) internally!? YES! Its true and I want to tell you ALL about my yays and nays of why I believe some brands are safe! (Make sure to click the link below to learn MORE!) BUT if you have a bottle of essential oil that has a supplement fact sheet on it, then you are cleared to put a drop or two to flavor water, boost smoothies, heighten the flavor of foods and SO much more! (Stay tuned for more into coming your way about the safety of essential oils!)
OMG diffusers. I will eventually post on why they are so magical, but trust me. You have to have one. I promise. I have like 5 and seriously they are the best things ever to dispense essential oils into the air! Boosting moods and cleaning the airways one tiny molecule at a time!
Last my but not least, just take a drop, place it in the palm of your hands, rub together, cup to your nose and inhale gently but DEEPLY! Try and do this slowly, holding your breath for 10 seconds and repeat 3-4x. I promise if you are a cranky bunny it’s only a matter of time before you are soaring with smiles! I keep wild orange in my purse just for those moments I get CRAZY!
WRAP UP:
Wild Orange is your BFF, your mood radar, your mid day energy booster and your super awesome kitchen cleaner. I hope you enjoyed learning a bit about this AMAZING and favorite oil of mine and will go grab yours RIGHT NOW and breathe it in deeply! Trust me, you will be glad you did!
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Have fun, stay healthy and smile big with WILD ORANGE!
