When it comes to buying essential oils, there is a lot to consider—price, ease of use, your personal preferences and needs, etc. However, when it comes to deciding what type of essential oils to buy, one of the most important things to consider is purity. Pure essential oils will generally be safer and more effective, which means that your money will be well spent. Take a look at some common questions about essential oil purity, and learn how to ensure that you are using pure

The effectiveness of an essential oil comes in part from its source plant’s ability to create a vapor barrier using essential oils. This vapor barrier protects the plant from threats in its natural environment. When we use essential oils, we can take advantage of the same benefits to protect ourselves. TerraShield®, doTERRA’s unique Outdoor Blend, acts as a natural and effective barrier to protect against outdoor annoyances or threats thanks to the combination of natural repe

When it comes to the power of essential oils, we sometimes hear concerns about the type of containers to use with liquids and DIY products containing essential oils. While it is true that oil will dissolve some plastics, there are other container options that are completely safe. Safe Materials There are several types of containers that are safe to use. These include glass, steel, and a high quality plastic called HDPE or High-Density Polyethylene. Find out more about each ma

It's time to cheer up your skin with this festive and naturally-colored Fourth of July Cheery Berry Scrub. After using this scrub, your skin is left smooth, glowy, and sweetly scented. Ingredients: ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries ¼ cup freeze-dried blueberries 1 cup white sugar ¾ cup doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil 6 drops doTERRA Cheer® Directions: 1. Place freeze-dried strawberries and blueberries in separate large plastic bags, and crush with a rolling pi

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Yoga is a great way to increase your physical and emotional well-being.  Whether you're an expert yogi or are just beginning, a good yoga mat spray is a must. Ingredients ¾ cup distilled water ¼ cup alcohol-free witch hazel or white vinegar 5 drops Lavender oil 3 drops Melaleuca oil Glass spray bottle Note: Not all yoga mats are treated the same. Using essential oils may ruin some yoga mats. Spray a test patch on a small part of  your mat first to make sure it doesn't affect

If you remember from our using the herbal oil post, spices are from the root, stem, seed, fruit, or bark of the plant. This means that Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Ginger, and Juniper Berry all fall under the spice category. Like the herb essential oils, the spice essential oils are all steam distilled. The part of the plant that each oil comes from varies, however, which is why we included the plant part in individual

Lavender Oil Product Description With a distinct aroma and countless applications, Lavender has been used for centuries. Anciently, the Romans and Egyptians would use Lavender as perfume and for bathing and cooking. Since that time, many have discovered the myriad benefits that Lavender holds—using Lavender oil topically for skin, internally to ease feelings of tension and promote restful sleep,* and more. The versatile properties of Lavender essential oil make it a doTERRA f

The basic definition of an essential oil is a hydrophobic liquid that contains aromatic compounds. They are sourced from plant materials such as leaves, roots, stems, seeds, fruits, flowers, or bark. The term “essential” oils is used because the liquid contains the essence of whatever its source plant is. The oil itself is a highly potent, highly concentrated substance. Many of the benefits of essential oils have to do with their aromas. To see how different aromas and chemic

Rosemary Oil Product Description Though it is famous for its applications in the culinary world, rosemary has uses that reach far beyond cook books or holiday meals. Rosemary oil is a versatile essential oil that proves useful in everyday life for things like promoting healthy-looking hair, creating a relaxing massage, cooking healthy meals, and more. It even supports healthy digestion.* Learn more about Rosemary essential oil and discover the diverse uses for this herbaceous

Whether you're making it for yourself or for others, these step-by-step instructions are simple and easy. The end product is elegant and the fragrance is divine. Items Needed Olive oil melt-and-pour soap base Silicone mold 15 drops Spearmint oil 15 drops Rosemary oil Optional: Dried herbs Disclaimer: Although these images show fresh herbs in the soap, we highly recommend only using dried herbs. The fresh herbs (although beautiful) turn the soap brown after a few days. Instruc

doTERRA is proud to work with many powerful women from all over the world. And, whether they know it or not, every woman (from daughters, sisters, and aunts to new moms and grand-moms) is deserving of a little luxury. To treat these wonderful women in your life in a fun way, we have created the Harmony Aroma Handcraft Collection with three exclusive oils: Green Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Star Anise. The kit is designed to help anyone experiment with crafting their own blends.