dōTERRA DIY / diy

1. Combine baking soda, ½ cup water, and essential oils into bowl.
2. Stir together.
   Note: If needed, add more water until thick paste forms. The mixture should resemble damp sand.
3. Divide mixture equally into silicone mold.
4. Allow it to rest 2–3 days or until mixture hardens.
5. Once hard, place in refrigerator to help eliminate unpleasant odors. Store additional fridge refreshers in an airtight container until ready to use. One disk will last up to a month in your fridge.

Tired of constantly cleaning up messes? Make life a little easier with this natural DIY containing Purify Cleansing Blend. Purify not only smells fresh, it contains the powerful cleansing properties of Lemon, Lime, Siberian Fir, Austrian Fir, Pine, Citronella, Melaleuca, and Cilantro. This reusable sponge cuts through grease, grime, and everything in between.

Ingredients
1 melamine sponge
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon borax
½ cup hot water
3 drops Purify Cleansing Blend

Instructions

1. Add baking soda, borax, hot water, and Purify oil to a glass container and mix until dissolved.
2. Place melamine sponge in the mixture and press firmly to absorb the liquid.
3. To use, remove sponge, gently wring out excess liquid, and start cleaning.
4. When finished, simply rinse off sponge with clean cold water and return to glass container with cleaning mixture.

1. Combine baking soda, ½ cup water, and essential oils into bowl.
2. Stir together.
   Note: If needed, add more water until thick paste forms. The mixture should resemble damp sand.
3. Divide mixture equally into silicone mold.
4. Allow it to rest 2–3 days or until mixture hardens.
5. Once hard, place in refrigerator to help eliminate unpleasant odors. Store additional fridge refreshers in an airtight container until ready to use. One disk will last up to a month in your fridge.

As a healthy alternative to commercial deodorants—make your own! Making your own deodorant is inexpensive, effective, natural, and great for your body and the environment.

Ingredients
¼ cup aluminum free baking soda
¼ cup arrowroot or cornstarch
3–5 tablespoons coconut oil
15 drops Purify (or other essential oil)

Recommended essential oils: Lemon, Melaleuca, Lavender, doTERRA On Guard^®, Lime, Geranium, Lemongrass, Purify, and Thyme.

Note: If you live in a warm climate, add one ounce of melted shea or cocoa butter to recipe.

Instructions

1. Combine baking soda, arrowroot, and essential oil in bowl.
2. Combine coconut oil with other ingredients one tablespoon at a time until mixture is at desired consistency.
3. Press firmly into empty deodorant container and let sit until coconut oil solidifies.

Rejuvenate after a long week with these Confetti Flower Bombs infused with Citrus Bliss® Invigorating Blend. Add it to your bath and enjoy the bubbling, fizzling effect as the bath bombs disinegrate in the water.  

1. Place citric acid, baking soda, cornstarch, and Fractionated Coconut Oil into bowl
2. Add Citrus Bliss
3. Mix well until soft dough is formed. It should have the consistency of mildly-damp sand and should hold together when pressed. If mixture is too wet, add baking soda and cornstarch
4. Add food coloring and mix until color is evenly distributed
5. Press mixture firmly into silicone mold and sprinkle the top with your favorite party sprinkles. Let dry for 24 hours before removing from mold
6. To use, drop in tub full of water and allow to dissolve completely

The next time you want to update your nail polish, skip the chemical-laden acetone removers and let citrus essential oils do the trick. Citrus Bliss contains seven citrus essential oils that are natural cleansers and create an uplifting aroma, allowing you to freshen your nails and boost your mood at the same time.

Ingredients
10 drops Citrus Bliss blend
2 ounces white vinegar or rubbing alcohol

Instructions

1. Add essential oils to a 2-ounce glass bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with white vinegar or rubbing alcohol.
2. Shake to combine.
3. Add the solution to a cotton ball and rub onto nails to remove polish.
4. Once polish is removed, wash hands before applying new polish.

Note: Avoid direct contact with sunlight or artificial UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying citrus oils to skin to avoid photosensitivity. 

1. Fill a large, clean bottle with castle soap; dilute according to instructions if using a concentrate.
2. Add essential oils. Shake bottle before each use.
3. You're done! Just add 1-2 tablespoons to dish water for use.

Shower melts are a great alternative to bath bombs if you are in a hurry or prefer showers. This DIY includes doTERRA Breathe^®Respiratory Blend, to help give feelings of open airways and promote clear breathing. You can use different oils for different effects, but this one is especially helpful when experiencing the effects of seasonal threats, or to calm the senses before bed.

Ingredients
1 cup baking soda
15–20 drops doTERRA Breathe Respiratory Blend
⅓ cup water

Instructions

1. Combine baking soda and water in a small bowl. Mix well.
2. Add 15–20 drops (depending on desired potency) to mixture. Stir until well combined.
3. Pack mixture into small silicone molds and allow to set overnight.
4. To use, place a tab in your shower away from the direct flow of water and enjoy the cooling effect of the doTERRA Breathe blend.
5. Store in an airtight container. This will help prevent the volatile compounds of the oil from evaporating into the air. Use within one week.

Tip: For continued benefits after your shower, apply doTERRA Breathe Vapor Stick to neck and chest area.

Bath bombs have been all the rage recently, but if you prefer showers to baths, this DIY is for you. These grounding shower tablets add a luxurious aromatic experience to your shower and are easy to make. You can use any of your favorite topical oils in the shower, but for this DIY we recommend using doTERRA Balance Grounding Blend.

doTERRA Balance includes a unique blend of Spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy, and Blue Chamomile oils that work together to provide an emotionally stabilizing effect. As you incorporate this blend into your shower routine, you will be able to relax and focus on re-centering your emotions.

Keep a stash of these tablets in your bathroom for easy access the next time you need some balance.

Ingredients
1 ½ cups baking soda
15–20 drops doTERRA Balance^®
½ cup water

Instructions

1. Combine baking soda and water in a bowl and mix well.
2. Add 15–20 drops of doTERRA Balance depending on your preferred potency and mix again.
3. Using a spoon, tightly pack mixture into small silicone molds and let dry overnight.
4. To use, place one or two tablets in the back of your shower. (For best results, find a spot away from the direct flow of water).
5. Allow tablets to dissolve gradually and release the calming aroma of doTERRA Balance.

Sometimes hair needs a little extra boost. Pamper your mane with this sweet-smelling spray infused with essential oils to help promote healthy-looking hair. The Rosemary oil in this mixture conditions and strengthens, while Ylang Ylang leaves locks looking full, smooth, and silky. Whether you use it every day or only in the dry winter months, this leave-in conditioner provides great support for hair that’s feeling stiff and overworked.

Ingredients
3 parts distilled water
2½ tablespoons vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon Fractionated Coconut Oil
1 tablespoon rose water
2 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
3 drops Rosemary essential oil

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in an eight-ounce glass spray bottle.
2. Shake well and spray over damp hair after your normal shampoo and conditioner routine.
3. Do not rinse. Style hair as usual.

Makeup setting spray is a great way to add hours of wear to your daily makeup routine. This natural recipe includes Lavender and Ylang Ylang oils, which both have soothing and rejuvenating properties for skin. Keep your makeup looking fresh and enjoy the aromatic benefits of these oils.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon witch hazel
1 tablespoon aloe vera juice
3 drops Lavender oil
3 drops Ylang Ylang oil

Instructions

1. In a small glass spray bottle combine water, witch hazel, and aloe vera juice. Shake well to combine.
2. Add Lavender and Ylang Ylang oil. Shake again to mix ingredients thoroughly.
3. Apply to face after your regular makeup routine for hours of extended wear.
4. Shake well before each use.