50 Uses for Essential Oils

Jenny Melrose

Essential oils are all the latest rage. Have you caught the essential oil bug yet? If you have then you’re going to find 50 uses for Essential Oils that will most likely blow your mind and if you haven’t started using essential oils then you’re going to have 50 reasons that you should be!

50 Uses for Essential Oils

 

DIY BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Let’s start out with beauty because I don’t know about you, but I must spend hundreds of dollars on all sorts of products that claim to be “wrinkle reducing”. My biggest worry is that I have no idea what types of chemicals are in those products. I’ve quickly learned over the last couple of years that natural is so much better for my skin and especially for my girls. Here are just some of my favorite beauty DIYs using essential oils.

Natural Makeup Remover by The Melrose Family

DIY Hair Detangler by Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body

Whipped Foot Softening Cream by Smart Mommy Solutions

Homemade Restorative Face Mask by View from the Fridge

Rainbow Sugar Scrub by Kids Activities Blog

Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm EOS Refill by Mom 4 Real

DIY After Shave with Masculine Scent by Rehaitat

Homemade Bubble Bath by Make and Takes

Raspberry Lemon Sugar Scrub by Reasons to Skip the Housework

Cotton Candy DIY Sugar Scrub by Sweet Haute

DIY Health Remedies 

Next up should definitely be health since that seems to be the point this day in the age. I’ve grown to understand that what we put into our bodies makes a huge difference. Now, don’t get me wrong, I definitely add my fair share of sugar, but I’m working to consume more natural products. It’s important to note that not all essential oils are created equally. I only trust Young Living Essential Oils because they are therapeutic grade so it’s important that you research your oils before purchasing.

The Easiest Tip to Better your Health by View from the Fridge

Homemade Cough Drops by Frugal Farm Wife

Do you Need an Energy Booster by Kelsey M. Ferguson

Sore Muscles by Little Miss Dexterous

All Natural Bug Spray by PinkWhen

Sanity Hacks for Parents with Littles by Kids Activities Blog

3 Strategies to Help Toddler Anxiety by The Military Wife and Mom

DIY Sinus Congestion Bath Soak by Love and Marriage

DIY Bath Bombs to Relieve Congestion by Adventures in Wunderland

Health Tips for Teachers by Pre-K Pages

 

DIY CLEANING PRODUCTS

Since I started using my essential oils I have made a concerted effort to keep my home chemical free and one great way to maintain this is by using essential oils to create natural cleaning products.

Non-Toxic Disinfecting Wipes by Dwelling in Happiness

DIY Natural Window Cleaner by All Things Mamma

Chemical Free Liquid Laundry Detergent by Dwelling in Happiness

All Natural Paint Remover by Purposeful Bliss

Garbage Disposal Fizzies by Create Craft Love

DIY Toilet Fizz Bombs by A Spark of Creativity

Homemade Floor Cleaner by Beauty Through Imperfection

How to Steam Clean a Microwave by PinkWhen

Homemade Carpet Deodorizer by Alternative Learning

How to Clean your Front Load Washer by The Melrose Family

FOR KIDS

Now it wouldn’t be right to forget about the kids when it comes to essential oils. My girls love their oils because, yes, they have “their” oils. My oldest has hers for the diffuser in her room while my youngest has hers as part of her bedtime routine. Can I just tell you how nice it is to have her sleep through the night?! So nice! The great thing about the oils is that you can incorporate them into play for the kids and they won’t even realize it or if they do they’ll just want more. They just smell so good!

Calming Glitter Slime by Lemon Lime Adventures

5 Homemade Play Dough Recipes by Mom Spark

Diffuser Necklace for Kids by Playtivities

Lavender Playdough by Coffee Cups and Crayons

Stress Away Essential Oil Playdough by Love and Marriage

Happy Day Scented Slime Recipe by Coffee Cups and Crayons

Calming Construction Sensory Play by B-Inspired Mama

Pink Lemonade Play Dough by Pleasantest Thing

Grapefruit Moon Dough Recipe by Formula Mom

Peppermint Essential Oil Playdough by Kids Activities Blog

RECIPES

As a foodie, I was most excited that my Essential Oils were therapeutic grade because this meant I could incorporate them into all different types of recipes. Again, make sure you research your oils before using them in your food or to make life easier just go with Young Living. The oils are great because they can be used in everything from dessert to beverages so you’ll be sure to get great use out of your oils in all aspects of your life!

Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn by Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Lemon Pound Cake by Kleinworth & Co.

Blueberry Lemon Energy Bites by The Melrose Family

Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting by Growing up Gabel

Lemon Crinkle Cookies by Living Locurto

Lime Cheesecake Shooters by The Melrose Family

Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake by What’s Cooking Love

Blackberry Lime Margaritas by Cooking & Beer

Skinny Lemon Blueberry Donuts by The Seasoned Mom

Lavender Blueberry Honey Ice Cream by Cooking & Beer

Find out more info about Young Living Essential Oils HERE!
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 This post was written exclusively by Jenny Melrose for BonBon Break Media LLC.
Jenny Melrose is a teacher mama that enjoys staying active in the Hudson Valley Region of NY. She has a knack for organizing and actually find it soothing. Jenny loves to see the transformation of a space and how it can actually make life easier, and have always loved decorating for any holiday. As a mommy and teacher, she loves sharing her insights and opinions into parenting. Although not always much of a cook, she has improved a ton and loves baking pretty things so she's usually the go-to girl for parties.