Essential oils are getting more and more popular, and for good reason! These little drops of goodness can provide delicious smells, mental and physical benefits, incredible cleaning power and more.
But with so many options to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming to know which oils to choose, especially if you’re fairly new to the world of essential oils. To help you narrow it down, we’ve created three blends composed of some of our community’s favourite oils! Can you guess what they are?
Whether you’re looking for something to diffuse, to apply topically, to add to a household cleaner or something else, we think you’ll find something to love! Keep reading to discover the oils that many of our customers are loving and how to use them.
To get your zero-waste essential oils and supplies, swing by our store in downtown Chilliwack or visit us online.
Essential Oils to Love
There are a few essential oils that have emerged as favorites among our community. Here’s a brief overview of each.
Disclaimer: We do not intend to give any medical or scientific advice. Please talk to your doctor before using essential oils to treat any kind of mental or physical health condition.
Know Your Oils
It’s a good idea to research any essential oils you use to make sure they are suitable for your lifestyle. For example, some oils are better suited for use around children or during pregnancy than others. Knowing all the potential benefits and precautions of each will help you have the best essential oils experience possible!
Essential Oil Blends to Try
Blending essential oils can be a super fun, creative, and beneficial experience. To help you find a blend you’ll enjoy, we’ve created a few great blends from some of our community members’ favourite essential oils.
This is not an exact science, so feel free to adjust these blends as you like to create something you’ll love. As you experiment we recommend that you create lighter blends if there are kids or pets around, and aim for a dilution of 3% or less for frequent topical application to ensure the safest and most beneficial use of your oils.
Uplifting Blend: Lavender + Bergamot
Looking for a little stress relief and a boost in your mood? These oils can do just that. Here’s how:
Diffuser: Diffuse 5 drops of lavender and 5 drops of bergamot.
Household cleaner: Mix 10 drops of lavender and 10 drops of bergamot with 2-3 cups/16-24oz of mild or fragrance-free household cleaner for a moderate fragrance.
Topical application: Add 2 drops of lavender and 2 drops of bergamot to a 10ml roller bottle, then add 10ml of carrier oil.
Purity + Energy Blend: Lavender + Lemon + Peppermint
With the energizing and purifying results of lemon, the refreshing and anti-microbial benefits of peppermint and the stress-relieving effects of lavender, this is one power-house blend for purity and energy.
Diffuser: Diffuse 3 drops of lavender, 2 drops of lemon and 2 drops of peppermint.
Household cleaner: Mix 9 drops of lavender, 6 drops of lemon, and 6 drops of peppermint with 2-3 cups/16-24oz of mild or fragrance-free household cleaner for a moderate-strong fragrance.
Topical application: add 1 drop of lavender, 1 drop of lemon, and 1 drop of peppermint to a 10ml roller bottle, then add 10ml of carrier oil.
Peace Blend: Bergamot + Patchouli
The soothing and stress-relieving effects of these oils are perfect for instilling a sense of peace and calm.
Diffuser: Diffuse 6 drops of bergamot and 3 drops of patchouli.
Household cleaner: Mix 14 drops of bergamot and 6 drops of patchouli with 2-3 cups/16-24oz of mild or fragrance-free household cleaner for a moderate-strong fragrance.
Topical application: Add 2 drops of bergamot and 1 drop of patchouli to a 10ml roller bottle, then add 10ml of carrier oil.
Want to save time, money and equipment? Try our blending service!
If you’d like to have your oils blended for you, come visit us on Mill Street and let us know what you’d like in your blend. We offer essential oils by the drop, so you can get exactly as much as you need, blended to your preference, all in one container!
We hope you are inspired by these 3 easy essential oil blends! You can find everything you need to make each of these blends zero-waste at our store in downtown Chilliwack (including our blending service) or you can visit our online shop to order your supplies from home!
