DIY Hair Treatments with dōTERRA
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DIY – Hair Cair

Summer can take a toll on hair causing a lot of damage and breakage to my hair. Quality Hair care products can help support healthy hair. I only use dōTERRA Salon Essentials® Hair Care.

Benefit from the natural properties of essential oils by incorporating them into your hair care routine. dōTERRA offers many DIYs for your hair. These recipes are moisturizing, detangling, repairing, cleansing, and wonderfully scented. They hold your hair in place, offer texture, and are protecting. If you are looking for natural alternatives to your hair products, essential oils are the perfect option.

If you are going to be out in the sun try dōTERRA’s DIY Heat Protectant Spray. While it not only keeps my hair safe from the heat, it also leaves it smelling delightful all day.

 

For the full list of essential oil hair DIYs read here.

 

DIY Hair Treatments with dōTERRA

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Citrus Bliss – Invigorating Blend

dōTERRA’s Citrus Bliss is one of my favorites for DIY projects. dōTERRA’s Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend combines the powerful essences of Wild Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Bergamot, Tangerine, and Clementine with a hint of Vanilla Absolute to form a unique and harmonious blend to bring the outdoors in. Citrus Bliss is not only nice for uplifting your mood, but can also be mixed with water for a perfect solution for wiping down countertops and other surfaces while producing a fresh, sweet scent. Use doTERRA Citrus Bliss by mixing 2 drops of Citrus Bliss with 2 drops of Lavender and 2 drops of Peppermint. Gently blend and apply to temples and inhale to help improve your focus.

Save money and reduce the amount of chemicals in your home this summer by making your own citrus air freshener with essential oils.

I also enjoy putting 2 drops dōTERRA’s Citrus Bliss and 2 drops dōTERRA’s OnGuard Blends into my Lumo® Diffuser.

 

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doTERRA Correct-X

When your children are busy, taking care of their skin in distressed moments can be difficult. Apply doTERRA Correct-X to soothe and purify skin during the healing process to keep summer playtime going. The blend of Frankincense, Melaleuca, Helichrysum, Lavender, Jojoba, and Cedarwood essential oils combine to protect and promote healthy-looking skin. These key ingredients are versatile and help soothe and improve the texture of skin.

KEY INGREDIENTS AND BENEFITS

• Frankincense, Helichrysum, Melaleuca,
Cedarwood, and Lavender soothe and purify skin
• Bisabolol is known for its calming effects and
ability to promote healthy-looking skin
• Similar to the natural oils found in skin, Jojoba
provides optimal hydration, helping to improve the
texture of skin
• Phellodendron Amurense Bark extract is used to
condition the skin

Cautions
For external use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If skin irritation occurs, discontinue use.

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DIY Essential Oil Recipes

Automobile DIY

Window Cleaner

  • Add 4 ounces of vinegar to a glass spray bottle along with 3 drops of Lemon essential oil. When it comes time to use it, shake well and spray onto windows, allowing it to sit for a few minutes before wiping with a piece of dry newspaper for a streak-free shine.

 

Interior Protectant

  • Combine 1 cup olive oil and 5 drops Lemon in a glass spray bottle or bowl. Use a clean cloth to wipe a small amount of the mixture into your dashboard and any other plastic or vinyl surfaces. Wipe off excess with another cleaning rag.

 

Carpet and Upholstery Stain Remover

  • To form a paste, mix 1 part white vinegar, 2 parts baking soda, and 2-6 drops of Purify, Lemon, Lavender, Melalueca, or Wild Orange. Work the paste into any stain using a toothbrush. Allow the paste to dry and then vacuum the stain away. For a stubborn stain, this process may need to be done more than once.

 

Air Freshener

  • Trace out a pattern (we like the drop pattern) onto wool felt or cut a pattern freehand. Punch a hole at the top. Thread through it a piece of twine and tie it into a loop to hang from your rearview mirror. Put several drops of your favorite essential oil onto the wool for an all-natural air freshener.

Summer Protection

Natural Sun Protection

In a 2 ounce spray bottle mix the following:
2 T Grapeseed Oil
2 T Sesame Seed Oil
10 drops doTerra Lavender
10 drops doTerra Tea Tree
5 drops Sandalwood
5 drops Helichrysm
Fill the rest with Distilled Water

Shake well – Spray into hands and rub into skin.

 

After Sun

In a 2 ounce spray bottle mix the following:

10 drops doTerra Lavender
10 drops doTerra Peppermint
10 drops Frankincense
1 T Aloe Vera Juice
1 T of Witch Hazel for stabilizing the oils in water
Fill the rest with Distilled Water

Shake well and spray directly on skin.

 

Bug Repellent 1

4 oz or 30 ml spray bottle (stainless, glass or approved plastic)

20 drops Terrashield

20 drops Geranium

optional: 20 drops of Cedarwood or Lemongrass

1-2 Tbsp of Witch Hazel for stabilizing the oils in water

Fill remainder with distilled or filtered water

Bug Repellent 2

4 oz or 30 ml spray bottle (stainless, glass or approved plastic)

10 drops Geranium

10 drops of Cedarwood

10 drops Lemon Eucalyptus

10 drops Citronella

Fill remainder with distilled or filtered water

Bug Bite Relief

Ingredients

2 teaspoons doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
10 drops Lavender essential oil
10 drops Peppermint essential oil
OR 15–20 drops Purify essential oil

Instructions

  1. Add Fractionated Coconut Oil to empty 10 mL roller bottle.
  2. Next, add the essential oils of your choice.
  3. Secure the lid to your roller bottle and shake until ingredients combine.
  4. Apply as needed.

First Aid

 

Hand Sanitizer 1

4 oz or 30 ml spray bottle (stainless, glass or approved plastic)
10 drops OnGuard
2 oz High Grain Alcohol (over 140 proof)
2 T Aloe Juice
Fill remainder with distilled or filtered water

 

Hand Sanitizer 2

4 oz or 30 ml spray bottle (stainless, glass or approved plastic)
6 drops Lemon
4 drops Lime
4 drops Thyme
2 oz High Grain Alcohol (over 140 proof)
2 T Aloe Juice
Fill remainder with distilled or filtered water

 

Cleansing Gel

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons aloe vera gel
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon vitamin E oil
  • 8–10 drops doTERRA On Guard
  • 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol or High Grain Alcohol (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil.
  2. Add eight to 10 drops of doTERRA On Guard Protective Blend to aloe vera mixture.
  3. Add water and mix well to combine. Add more or less water depending on the consistency you want.
  4. Pour into container. Note: High quality essential oils can be stored in plastic containers if highly diluted. 
  5. Place your homemade hand cleanser in your bag, car, or office to make sure you have it on hand in times of need.

 

Ouchie Spray

4 oz or 30 ml spray bottle (stainless, glass or approved plastic)
2 drops Tea Tree
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Frankincense
2 oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
2 T of Witch Hazel for stabilizing the oils in water
Fill remainder with distilled or filtered water

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Music, Movement, and Mood – Just Dance

I have always loved to crank up the music when I am in the car by myself. A few weeks ago my husband cranked up the music while we were working around the house. What I noticed was a shift in the mood. We all sang along with the music and moved to the beat was we completed our tasks.

Since then I have been exploring how music and movement can improve my mood. One of the things I discovered is that when I am sitting at my desk working, my energy seems to drain. When I add upbeat music, I feel more energized. Even better if I get up and dance, I can return to my tasks and be more productive.

Our bodies are meant to move

“In less than two generations, physical activity has dropped by 20% in the U.K. and 32% in the U.S. In China, the drop is 45% in less than one generation. Vehicles, machines and technology now do our moving for us. What we do in our leisure time doesn’t come close to making up for what we’ve lost” – designedtomove.org

Movement affects every aspect of our physical and emotional health. It helps regulate on hormones and metabolism, supports circulation & respiration,  aids in digestion, immunity and detoxification of the body. Movement that you enjoy improves your mood.

Just Dance

You don’t have trained to dance. Dance is simply moving to the music. That music can be audible or just in your hear. Dancing helps us connect our mind and emotions with our bodies.

“Dance is more than the exploring of different ways to make a shape or learning a series of steps to music; it is a way of moving that uses the body as an instrument of expression and communication. – http://www.camarilloacademy.com/2011/09/why-dance/

The benefits of dancing are innumerable. Here are a few of the reasons I think EVERYONE should dance.

  1. It allows self expression. There is no right or wrong way to do it.
  2. Provides a physical and emotional release.
  3. Improves Strength, Flexibility, and Endurance
  4. Improves your connection to your body which improves self-confidence and self-esteem.
  5. Improves mental functioning
  6. Improves balance and spatial awareness
  7. It’s fun!!!!

AromaDance Leader

I am a certified AromaDance Leader. AromaDance is an invitation and opportunity to dance to inspirational music for all ages and abilities. It is an opportunity to  Move, Release, Heal, and learn to use several different pure essential oils on your energy centers to open you to your Radiance. It awakening your senses, reconnecting with your body, and activating your light!

There are AromaDance Leaders around the world and I offer in person and a online AromaDance Experience. Email me for more information beyond.possibilities.ut@gmail.com

I created Mindful Movement in with my children to support mind, body, spirit, and connection. Mindful Movement is a beautiful energy technique that allows you to release negative energy and replace with positive energy through movement. It is a way to free your mind, open your heart, and reconnect to your Mind, Body, and Spirit. You anoint the Third Eye Chakra with a doTerra Essential oils that supports connection and your intentions of the class.  Move to inspirational music allowing creativity, power, and love flow. It can be done in a chair or with a chair if mobility or stability are an issue. Mindful Movement takes information for occupational therapy, physical therapy, dance, and meditation to create a functional and mindful workout.

Join me for a class!

It doesn’t matter where you start, just put on some music and move!