Day 11: Using Stress Away Essential Oil

Uses:

Reduces Stress –

- Diffuse or apply to the neck and temples

- Take in a capsule or add to water

- Add to bath water

- Apply to the jawline to reduce clenching of the jaw caused by stress

Healthy Blood Pressure –

- Apply to the bottoms of the feet daily to help sustain healthy blood pressure

Recipes:

Sugar Scrub – Add 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil to 1 cup organic sugar and add 5 drops of Stress Away for a relaxing sugar scrub to use in the bath or shower

Bath Salts – Fill an 8 ounce Mason Jar with Epsom Salts, and add 10 drops of Stress Away for a spa-like bath

Foot Soak – Add 1 cup Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar, ½ cup baking soda and 5 drops Stress Away to a bowl of warm water. Soak feet as long as desired

Stress Away Pairs well with:

Lavender – Diffuse together at bedtime or to create a calming atmosphere

Joy – Apply over the heart together for mood boosting properties

How do you use stress away? Let me know in the comments!

Day 10: Using Frankincense Essential Oil

Uses:

Calming –

- Apply to the back of the neck or diffuse to help calm and relax

Aids with Concentration –

- Apply to the back of the neck or diffuse to help with focus

Helps Support Oral Health –

- Add a drop to your toothbrush to help cleanse gums and whiten teeth

Supports Healthy Skin –

- Apply to minor cuts and scrapes

- Helps sooth stretched skin

- Helps reduce skin tags and warts by applying directly on targeted area

- Add a few drops to your daily moisturizer

- Helps firm the skin

Supports Healthy Blood Pressure Levels –

- Rub to the bottoms of the feet daily

Supports the Immune System –

- Rub on the bottoms of the feet and diffuse to boost immunity

Mood Boosting –

- Diffuse or apply to the feet, neck and/or temples to boost mood

Breast Health –

- Rub 2 to 3 drops on the breasts and lower abdomen each day

Healthy Maintenance -

- Add 2 drops to a teaspoon of raw honey each day to help maintain good health

Recipes:

Natural Skin Cream – 10 drops Frankincense added to 2 ounces of coconut oil. Use as a moisturizer and over all skin cream.

Chest Rub – Add 5 drops Frankincense and 5 drops RC to 2 ounces coconut oil for a chest rub.

Frankincense Pairs well with:

Thieves – This combo packs a punch for supporting the immune system. Diffuse together or add to a roller bottle and apply to the bottoms of the feet.

Lavender – Together these are great for the skin and help with calming as well. Diffuse together to set a calming mood, or add to a roller bottle for a boo boo rub.

Ylang Ylang and Helicrysum – Rub this combo on the bottoms of the feet for extra blood pressure support.

What's your favorite way to use Frankincense? Tell me in the comments!

Day 9: Using Purification Essential Oil

Uses:

Purifies –

- Add a couple drops to a wet cloth and throw in the dryer to refresh stale, wet laundry

- Add a drop to a cotton ball and place in the bottom of trash can, diaper pails, in the refrigerator, smelly shoes, air vents or in your dresser drawers to keep things smelling fresh

- Diffuse to purify the air or get rid of lingering odors

Supports Healthy Skin –

- Apply to blemishes

- Apply to minor cuts and scrapes

- Rub on bug bites for relief

Great to use while traveling –

- With its ability to purify the air, it’s great to inhale during a flight

Keeps the bugs away –

- Purification has Citronella in it, so it’s a natural bug repellent

Helps flowers stay fresh –

- Add 2 drops to a fresh bouquet of flowers in a vase, and watch as they stay fresh longer

Recipes:

Dishwasher Detergent – ½ cup borax, ½ cup baking soda, 1/8 citric acid and 25 drops of Purification. Mix them all together, add 2 tablespoons to each dishwashing load, and store in a glass container.

Bugs be Gone Spray – In a glass spray bottle, add a pinch of sea salt, 10 drops of Purification and fill the rest with distilled water. Shake and use as needed.

Purification Pairs well with:

Lemon – Diffuse together for a fresh, cleansing combo

Thieves – Diffuse together for extra immune boosting support

Have a different way that you use Purification? Tell me in the comments!

Day 8: Using RC Essential Oil

Uses:

Supports the Respiratory System –

- Apply to the chest, neck and throat areas as needed

- Apply 2 drops to a warm wet towel to use as a hot compress for the chest and throat

Uplifting –

- Rub on the feet or chest before exercise to uplift and inspire

- Diffuse to create a comforting aroma

- Add it to V6 carrier oil to create a soothing massage

Calming –

- Massage on the bottoms of feet for calming before bedtime

Recipes:

Chest Rub – 10 drops RC added to 2 ounces of coconut oil. Apply to the chest as needed.

Shower Discs – 1 cup baking soda, 1/3 cup corn starch, ½ cup water and RC. Combine dry ingredients and then gradually add water and mix well. As soon as the water hits the cornstarch, it will get the consistency of concrete, so add it slowly. Spoon into a mold or use a muffin tin. After 24 hours, they should be firm enough to pop out of the mold without breaking.  Add a few drops of essential oil to the top and bottom of each bomb. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. 

RC Pairs well with:

Thieves and Lavender – Diffuse for a peaceful calming atmosphere with an immune boost

Copaiba – For an extra boost (Copaiba is a magnifying oil)

Have a different way that you use RC? Tell me in the comments!

Day 7: Using DiGize Essential Oil

Uses:

Helps Support the Digestive System –

- Rub on the tummy for digestive support

- Take 3 drops in a capsule or rub on the navel when experiencing tummy troubles

- Take 3 drops in a capsule after meals to aid with healthy digestion

- Find relief from gassy foods or spicy and acidic foods

Great for Traveling –

- Helps uncomfortable conditions related to motion or travel

- Use as a dietary supplement in your water for international travel

Recipe:

Happy Tummy Roll On – 5 drops DiGize, 5 drops Peppermint in a 10ml roll on bottle, fill the rest with olive oil. Apply to the belly for a happy tummy.

DiGize Pairs well with:

Peppermint and/or Copaiba – both oils are also wonderful for digestive support

How do you use DiGize? Tell me in the comments!

Day 6: Using Copaiba Essential Oil

Uses:

Magnifies other oils –

- Layer it with another oil to magnify the properties of that oil

Calming –

- Apply to the temples, wrists and back of neck to ease stress

Digestion –

- Add to your water or tea to support healthy digestion

- Apply to the abdomen

Minor Pain –

- Supports the body’s natural response to injury

- Apply to stiff joints

- Apply to sore muscles

Supports Healthy Skin –

- Helps reduce cellulite

- Helps firm the skin

- Soothes stretched skin

- Reduces blemishes

Supports the Respiratory System –

- Supports Sinuses

- Supports Lungs

- Can be used with coconut oil for a chest rub

Detoxes the Body –

- Cleanses the liver

- Supports the kidneys and bladder

- Take in a capsule, drink it in your water or apply to those areas

Helps with Immune support –

- Diffuse

- Apply the the bottoms of the feet

Recipes:

Pain Relief Cream – Add 15 drops of Copaiba and 15 drops of Panaway to ½ cup of coconut oil.

Immune Boosting Roll on – Add 5 drops Copaiba, 5 drops Thieves, 5 drops Oregano and 5 drops of Frankincense to a 10ml roll on bottle, fill the rest with olive oil.

Copaiba pairs well with:

Panaway, Wintergreen or Peppermint – these oils are used for pain management. Copaiba helps drive them deeper into the tissue, magnifying their effectiveness.

Lavender – Diffuse together for an extra calming effect

Copaiba pairs well with most oils, because of its magnifying ability

How do you use Copaiba? Let me know in the comments!

Day 5: Using Panaway Essential Oil

Uses:

Sore Muscles –

- This is a great oil to carry in your gym bag for a post work out rub down

- Helps with minor sprains

- Use with a carrier oil and massage on back, neck and shoulders for overworked muscles

- Rub on knees, shins and ankles to ease growing pain

Recipes:

Muscle Rub – 2 ounces coconut oil, 5 drops Panaway. Mix it together and use as needed.

Bath Salts - Add a few drops to Epsom salt for a relaxing bath soak.

Panaway pairs well with:

Copaiba – Layer these oils together for deeper relief. 

Stress Away - Diffuse 4 drops of each for a "root beer" scent.

Fennel - Diffuse 4 drops of each for a "black licorice" scent.

How do you use Panaway? Tell me in the comments!