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- almond oil<\/li>\n
- argan oil<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- arnica oil<\/li>\n
- coconut oil<\/li>\n
- jojoba oil<\/li>\n
- magnesium oil<\/li>\n
- neem oil<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- rosehip oil<\/li>\n
- sea buckthorn oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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BODY\/ORAL\/HAIR\/SKIN CARE\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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- Acne face wash:<\/b>\u00a0To get rid of acne, make a\u00a0homemade face wash<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0by mixing tea tree oil (melaleuca) with raw honey and rub on your face. Then rinse off with water.<\/li>\n
- Age spot reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Put on\u00a0frankincense essential oil<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0three times\u00a0daily directly on skin to improve sun spots and age spots.<\/li>\n
- Blistered skin healer:<\/b>\u00a0Mix two drops of tea tree oil with two drops of unscented oil and apply to the blistered area up to five times per day.<\/li>\n
- Body butter:<\/b>\u00a0Mix coconut oil,\u00a0shea butter<\/strong><\/a>, magnesium oil and essential oils for moisturizing body lotion.<\/li>\n
- Body spray:<\/b>\u00a0Add 5\u201310 drops to four ounces of water and use as a fragrant body spray.<\/li>\n
- Breath freshener:<\/b>\u00a0Use a drop of peppermint essential oil (or Mentha piperita) for a natural way to freshen breath.<\/li>\n
- Bruise healer:<\/b>\u00a0Use essential oils as a hot compress to treat bruises or other wounds. Add five drops of lavender oil and five drops of frankincense oil to four ounces of hot water and soak. Apply to affected area.<\/li>\n
- Bug bite soother:<\/b>\u00a0Use lavender oil for bug bites and stings.<\/li>\n
- Burn healer:<\/b>\u00a0Mix lavender essential oil\u00a0with aloe vera to treat burns.<\/li>\n
- Cellulite reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Mix five drops of grapefruit seed essential oil with 2 teaspoons of\u00a0coconut oil<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and massage into dimpled areas.<\/li>\n
- Dandruff remover:<\/b>\u00a0Mix five drops of rosemary and lavender essential oils with three tablespoons of an unscented carrier oil such as\u00a0jojoba oil<\/strong><\/a>. Massage into your scalp and leave on for 10 minutes. Shampoo mixture out.<\/li>\n
- Deodorant for women:\u00a0<\/b>Combine coconut oil, beeswax and your favorite essential oils like cedarwood and\u00a0clove oil\u00a0for men and lavender and tea tree oil for women.<\/li>\n
- Deodorant for men:\u00a0<\/b>Combine coconut oil, beeswax and your favorite essential oils like cedarwood and\u00a0clove oil\u00a0for men and lavender and tea tree oil for women.<\/li>\n
- Detox bath:<\/b>\u00a0Mix lavender oil,\u00a0Epsom salts<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and sea salt to a warm bath to cleanse and rejuvenate the body.<\/li>\n
- Dry, cracked feet soother:<\/b>\u00a0Add three drops of lavender oil to two tablespoons of coconut oil. Apply to the feet at night and put on some socks.<\/li>\n
- Eczema\/psoriasis cream:<\/b>\u00a0To treat eczema, psoriasis or red dry skin, apply a mixture of lavender essential oil with shea butter.<\/li>\n
- Facial scrub:<\/b>\u00a0Mix one-fourth\u00a0cup yogurt, one-fourth cup cornmeal, and five drops of lavender, grapefruit and\u00a0patchouli oils<\/strong><\/a>. Apply to face and wash off.<\/li>\n
- Facial sugar scrub:<\/b>\u00a0Mix a few drops of an essential oil with almond oil and rock salt or sugar to make your own salt or sugar scrub. \n
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Essential oil uses – Dr. Axe<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n
- Foot bath:<\/b>\u00a0Add a few drops of lemon or\u00a0eucalyptus oils<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0a large bowl of warm water to help soothe the feet.<\/li>\n
- Hair conditioner:<\/b>\u00a0Mix 15 drops of rosewood oil with five drops of sandalwood and lavender essential oils into unscented oil. Place mixture in a small plastic bag and dunk into warm water to heat up. Apply to hair and wrap for 20 minutes. Shampoo as usual.<\/li>\n
- Hair thickener:<\/b>\u00a0Add\u00a0rosemary oil<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to shampoo to naturally thicken hair and increase volume.<\/li>\n
- Itchy scalp helper:<\/b>\u00a0Add lavender, cedarwood or basil essential oil to shampoo to reduce itching.<\/li>\n
- Lip balm:<\/b>\u00a0Combine coconut oil,\u00a0beeswax<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and lavender oil for an amazing healing balm for chapped lips.<\/li>\n
- Nail strengthener:<\/b>\u00a0Mix 10 drops of frankincense, myrrh and lemon essential oils into two tablespoons of vitamin E oil, then rub on cuticles.<\/li>\n
- Oily hair reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Mix 10 drops each of\u00a0ylang ylang<\/strong><\/a>, lime and rosemary essential oils with two ounces of an unscented carrier oil. Massage it scalp 2\u20133 times per week. Wash out as usual.<\/li>\n
- Perfume:<\/b>\u00a0Use 1\u20132 drops of jasmine essential oil on your wrist as a fresh natural fragrance. Lavender and vanilla oils also agree with most\u00a0women, while cypress and clove oils work well for men\u2019s cologne.<\/li>\n
- Sauna therapy:<\/b>\u00a0Add two drops of your favorite essential oil into two cups of water in a sauna.<\/li>\n
- Shampoo:<\/b>\u00a0To make\u00a0homemade shampoo<\/a><\/strong>, mix lavender oil, rosemary oil, aloe vera gel and coconut milk. Use as you would regular shampoo. It lasts 2\u20134 weeks.<\/li>\n
- Skin toner:<\/b>\u00a0Mix eight ounces of water with two drops of lavender, geranium and frankincense oils.<\/li>\n
- Sore feet reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Add 10 drops of peppermint oil with a tablespoon of Epsom salt and add to a warm-water foot bath.<\/li>\n
- Stretch mark reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Mix five drops of frankincense, myrrh and\u00a0grapefruit seed essential oils<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with coconut oil and apply to stretch marks.<\/li>\n
- Sunburn soother:<\/b>\u00a0Combine lavender or chamomile oil with one tablespoon of coconut oil and apply to the skin with a cotton ball to reduce swelling and pain.<\/li>\n
- Sunscreen:<\/b>\u00a0Mix coconut oil, zinc oxide, shea butter, helichrysum oil and lavender essential oil, then store in a squeeze bottle to make\u00a0homemade toxic-free sunscreen<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Teeth whitener:<\/b>\u00a0Combine lemon essential oil, coconut oil and fresh strawberries, then rub on your teeth. Rinse after two minutes.<\/li>\n
- Toothpaste:<\/b>\u00a0Combine sea salt, baking soda, coconut oil and xylitol with peppermint essential oil to make\u00a0homemade remineralizing toothpaste<\/a><\/strong>. Then brush.<\/li>\n
- Wrinkle reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Mix 3\u20135 drops of sandalwood, geranium, lavender and frankincense essential oils with an unscented lotion and apply to face. Avoid applying to eyes.
\nGENERAL HEALTH<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
- Achy muscle rub:<\/b>\u00a0Mix eucalyptus, wintergreen and cypress oils with an unscented lotion or coconut oil and apply to muscles.<\/li>\n
- Allergy fighter:\u00a0<\/b>Rub frankincense and lavender essential oils on your palms and inhale deeply to relieve itchy eyes and throat.<\/li>\n
- Anxiety reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Diffuse lavender essential oil around your home to reduce feelings of stress and tension.<\/li>\n
- Arthritis reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Mix two drops of wintergreen, cypress and lemongrass oils into an unscented lotion. Massage into affected areas.<\/li>\n
- Asthma remedy:<\/b>\u00a0Make a\u00a0homemade vapor rub<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0by combining eucalyptus, peppermint and coconut oil. Rub on your chest and neck.<\/li>\n
- Back\/neck pain reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Combine peppermint, cypress and ginger oils with cayenne pepper and coconut oil for a\u00a0homemade muscle rub<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Broken bones helper:<\/b>\u00a0To support the healing of broken bones, apply helichrysum, fir and\u00a0cypress essential oils<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Circulation improver:<\/b>\u00a0Add 8\u201310 drops of grapefruit essential oil to warm bath water.<\/li>\n
- Cold reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Take three drops of oil of oregano and frankincense oils three\u00a0daily for one week.<\/li>\n
- Concentration helper:<\/b>\u00a0Inhale bergamot, peppermint or grapefruit seed essential oils to increase concentration during the day.<\/li>\n
- Cough reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Eucalyptus essential oil\u00a0is known for its powerful ability to fight coughs and open airways. Add a few drops into steaming hot water or diffuser. Inhale to help clear nasal passage.<\/li>\n
- Depression reliever:<\/b>\u00a0To boost mood and relieve depression, add\u00a0rose essential oil<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to baths, inhalations and diffusers to improve mood.<\/li>\n
- Digestion helper:<\/b>\u00a0Take ginger, peppermint and fennel essential oils to support digestion and healing leaky gut.<\/li>\n
- Fever reducer:\u00a0<\/b>Add 1\u20133 drops of eucalyptus, peppermint and lavender essential oils to a cool cloth and sponge the body.<\/li>\n
- Food cravings curber:<\/b>\u00a0Inhale peppermint and cinnamon essential oils to reduce your appetite and balance blood sugar. \n
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Essential oil uses – Dr. Axe<\/p><\/div> <\/li>\n
- Hangover reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Add six drops each of\u00a0juniper berry<\/a><\/strong>, cedarwood, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary and lemon oil into a warm bath.<\/li>\n
- Head lice remedy:<\/b>\u00a0Mix three drops of thyme, lavender and eucalyptus oils with unscented oil and apply to scalp. Cover head with a shower cap and leave on for 30 minutes. Shampoo out.<\/li>\n
- Immune system booster:<\/b>\u00a0Mix one drop of oregano oil with four\u00a0drops of carrier oil and rub on the bottom of your feet before flying on a plane.<\/li>\n
- Love potion:<\/b>\u00a0For a cute bridal shower gift or for you and your partner, create a \u201clove potion\u201d with essential oils. Add 20 drops of\u00a0sandalwood essential oil<\/strong><\/a>, and four drops of cocoa, vanilla and rose oil to unscented lotion.<\/li>\n
- Massage therapy:<\/b>\u00a0Use a few drops of cedarwood or lavender oil, mixed with an unscented lotion during a relaxation massage.<\/li>\n
- Migraine\/headache reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Try combining a few drops of lavender oil and peppermint oil and apply to temples to help with headaches and migraines.<\/li>\n
- Morning sickness reducer:\u00a0<\/b>Add a few drops of wild orange, lemon or ginger oil to a handkerchief and inhale.<\/li>\n
- Motion sickness reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Use peppermint, lavender and\u00a0ginger essential oils<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to reduce motion sickness.<\/li>\n
- Nausea reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Breathe in\u00a0peppermint oil through your nose to\u00a0get rid of nausea<\/a><\/strong>, and also apply to your neck and upper chest. Ginger and lavender may also help.<\/li>\n
- PMS reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Mix two drops of sage, basil and rosemary oils, then apply to a warm, moist hand towel and apply to abdomen.<\/li>\n
- Poison ivy<\/a>\/poison oak remedy:<\/b>\u00a0Mix three drops of peppermint oil with unscented oil and apply to affected area.<\/li>\n
- Relaxation mixture:<\/b>\u00a0Apply 2\u20134 drops of chamomile, lavender and peppermint essential oil to your\u00a0temples for a cooling effect and immediate relaxation.<\/li>\n
- Ringworm remedy:<\/b>\u00a0Combine three drops of\u00a0tea tree oil<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with coconut oil and massage over the affected area twice a\u00a0day.<\/li>\n
- Sleep aid:<\/b>\u00a0Lavender oil<\/strong>\u00a0can alleviate insomnia. Sprinkle a few drops on your pillow to help you fall asleep.<\/li>\n
- Spiritual enlightenment:<\/b>\u00a0Diffuse\u00a0frankincense essential oil<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0while praying, meditating or reading to increase spiritual awareness.<\/li>\n
- Teeth grinding stopper:\u00a0<\/b>Massage 1\u20133 drops of lavender on the bottom of the feet and behind ears before bed.<\/li>\n
- Tension reliever:<\/b>\u00a0Help to relieve anxiety by using a single drop of lavender oil on your hands, rub together, and cup your hands to your nose and let the smell flood your senses.<\/li>\n
- Upset child smoother:<\/b>\u00a0Help soothe and calm children by adding lavender or\u00a0chamomile essential oils<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to their stuffed animals.<\/li>\n
- Weight loss:\u00a0<\/b>Combine grapefruit, ginger and\u00a0cinnamon oil<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and take as a supplement three times\u00a0daily to support metabolism.<\/li>\n
- Workout energizer:<\/b>\u00a0Inhale peppermint oil before a workout to reduce fatigue.<\/li>\n
- Yoga and Pilates:<\/b>\u00a0To relax during yoga or meditation, inhale lavender or sandalwood before class. Also, mix clove and citrus essential oil to clean yoga mats.
\nHOME<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
- Air cleaner:<\/b>\u00a0Diffuse cinnamon essential oil in the air and enjoy its anti-microbial properties.<\/li>\n
- Air detoxifier when painting:<\/b>\u00a0Add peppermint and eucalyptus oil to a gallon of paint to dispel fumes.<\/li>\n
- All-purpose cleaner:<\/b>\u00a0Add three drops each of\u00a0lemon essential oil<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and tea tree oil (melaleuca)\u00a0to a few ounces of warm water, then spray countertops to naturally disinfect.<\/li>\n
- Bathroom freshener:<\/b>\u00a0Put a cotton ball soaked in lime or lemon oil behind the toilet for a bathroom refresher.<\/li>\n
- Bathtub scrub:<\/b>\u00a0Mix one-half cup of baking soda, one-half cup of vinegar and five drops of bergamot or lime oil; use as a scrub for a sink or bathtub.<\/li>\n
- Burnt pans cleaner:<\/b>\u00a0Use a few drops of lemon oil and some boiling water to help remove burnt food from pots and pans.<\/li>\n
- Carpet cleaner:<\/b>\u00a0Mix 20 drops of tea tree oil with Borax for homemade carpet powder.<\/li>\n
- Christmas scent:<\/b>\u00a0Add a drop of pine, sandalwood or\u00a0cedarwood essential oil<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on a fire log about 30 minutes before burning.<\/li>\n
- Dishwasher fluid:<\/b>\u00a0Add a few drops of lemon oil to the dishwasher before washing for a spot-free rinse.<\/li>\n
- House fragrance:<\/b>\u00a0Diffuse clove, rosemary and\u00a0orange essential oils<\/strong><\/a>when guests come over, and they will talk about how amazing your house smells.<\/li>\n
- Kitchen odor eliminator:<\/b>\u00a0Add a few drops of clove, cinnamon or citrus essential oil to a simmering pan of water to get rid of cooking odors.<\/li>\n
- Medicine cabinet:<\/b>\u00a0Makeover your medicine cabinet and create a family physician kit with essential oils of lavender, lemon, peppermint, tea tree,\u00a0oregano<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and frankincense. \n
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Essential oil uses – Dr. Axe<\/p><\/div> <\/li>\n
- Mold killer:<\/b>\u00a0Add tea tree oil to your diffuser to kill mold and other pathogens in the air.<\/li>\n
- Mosquito repellent:<\/b>\u00a0Combine one drop each of lemongrass oil, citronella oil and eucalyptus oil with one\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0of coconut oil to make\u00a0
- Age spot reducer:<\/b>\u00a0Put on\u00a0frankincense essential oil<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0three times\u00a0daily directly on skin to improve sun spots and age spots.<\/li>\n