As we wave goodbye to those winter blues, we're opening the door to a season filled with endless possibilities. Let's rediscover wellness and embrace the fresh starts of spring.
Prepare to dive into a few fun and healthy spring DIY recipes to support your health using essential oils and natural products.
DIY Spring Morning Roll-On to start your day with positivity and encouragement
You’ll need:
🌿 10 drops of Grapefruit
🌿 5 drops of Frankincense
🌿 Fractionated Coconut Oil
🌿 A 10ml roll-on bottle
Instructions:
🌿 Add essential oils to the roller bottle and top up with Fractionated Coconut oil.
🌿 Apply to wrists and neck upon waking.
DIY Floral Spring Room Spray to bring the essence of spring indoors
You’ll need:
🌿 20 drops of Geranium
🌿 15 drops of Lavender
🌿 10 drops of Lemon
🌿 Distilled water
🌿 Spray bottle
Combine everything in the spray bottle and apply to an area of need.
DIY Uplifting Citrus Hand Wash to keep your hands clean and your mood uplifted
You’ll need:
🌿 15 drops of Lemon
🌿 10 drops of Eucalyptus
🌿 Unscented liquid soap
Add the liquid soap into a soap container and add the essential oils.
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DIY Soothing Floral Bath Salt recipe to enhance your home spa experience
You’ll need:
🌿 1 cup Epsom Salts
🌿 ½ cup Baking Soda
🌿 10 drops of Lavender
🌿 5 drops of Roman Chamomile
Mix and store in an air-tight container. Add to your bath and enjoy!
DIY Shower Melts to transform your shower into a refreshing experience
You’ll need:
🌿 1 cup baking soda
🌿 ⅓ cup water
🌿 15 drops of Wild Orange
🌿 10 Drops of Peppermint
Combine in a bowl, add the mixture into molds and freeze until solid. Pop one piece out when you are taking a shower for a delightful shower experience.
Invigorating body scrub that'll leave your skin glowing and your spirits lifted.
You'll need:
🌸 1 cup of Epsom salt
🌸 1/4 cup of Fractionated Coconut Oil
🌸 10 drops of Peppermint
🌸 5 drops of Wild Orange
🌸 A glass container for storage
Instructions:
✔️ Combine Epsom salt and fractionated coconut oil in a mixing bowl until you have a consistent, moist mixture.
✔️ Add 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil and 5 drops of Wild Orange essential oil. Mix thoroughly to distribute the oils evenly.
✔️ Transfer your energizing body scrub to an airtight container.
In the shower or bath, gently massage a small amount onto your skin in circular motions, paying attention to elbows and knees. Rinse thoroughly.
DIY Refreshing Foot Soak infused with the power of essential oils to treat your tired feet to a little pampering.
You'll need:
🌿 1/2 cup Epsom salt
🌿 1/4 cup sea salt
🌿 3 drops of Peppermint
🌿 3 drops of Lavender
🌿 1 drop of Tea Tree
A large bowl or basin
Warm water
Instructions:
✔️ Fill a basin with warm water.
✔️ Add 1/2 cup Epsom salt and 1/4 cup sea salt; stir to dissolve.
✔️ Drop in 3 drops each of Peppermint and Lavender essential oils and 1 drop of Tea Tree oil.
✔️ Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes.
✔️ Relax, breathe, and let the soothing aroma melt stress away.
✔️ Pat feet dry and enjoy refreshed feet.
DIY Oil-balancing Face Mask
You’ll need:
🌿 1 tablespoon organic liquid honey
🌿 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
🌿 2 drops Frankincense
🌿 2 drops Lavender
🌿 1 tablespoon facial clay
🌿 Filtered water (as needed)
Instructions:
✔️ In a small bowl, combine the honey and sweet almond oil. Stir with a metal spoon until smooth.
✔️ Add the essential oils, and then continue stirring.
✔️ Slowly add the facial clay in small amounts while stirring to maintain a smooth consistency.
✔️ If needed, add filtered water a teaspoon at a time to reach a smooth yet firm consistency that can be spread on the skin without being too thin or too runny.
✔️ Using a spoon or fingers, apply the mask on the face a teaspoon at a time, starting at the center and working out toward the hairline.
✔️ Allow the mask to stay on until dry—normally about 20 minutes.
✔️ To remove, soften the mask by lightly pressing a damp, warm cloth against the face.
✔️ Then use the cloth to remove the mask, rinsing as necessary.
✔️ Splash the face with water and dry with a clean cloth to remove any leftover clay.
DIY Garden Hand Cream to nourish your hands and your spirit
You’ll need:
🌸 1/4 cup Shea Butter
🌸 1/8 cup Sweet Almond Oil
🌸 10 drops of Lavender
🌸 5 drops of Rosemary
Instructions:
Melt Shea butter and almond oil, remove from heat, and add essential oils. Let cook and solidify. Them whip with a mixer until creamy.
*You may substitute coconut oil for almond oil if you are sensitive to nuts.
Last but not least...
Are you looking for a tasty detox juice recipe? I’ve got you covered!
This juice blend features Cilantro, a powerful cleanser and detoxifier. You can also try this recipe with Celery Seed oil, an internally cleansing oil that improves digestion.
DIY Detox Juice recipe
Ingredients:
🌿 3 kale leaves
🌿 2 stalks celery
🌿 1 lime
🌿 1 apple
🌿 1 cucumber
🌿 1 drop of Cilantro oil or Celery Seed oil
Instructions:
✔️ Combine ingredients, except essential oil, in a juicer.
✔️ Juice, then add essential oil.
✔️ Add more Cilantro oil or Celery Seed oil to taste.
Enjoy these recipes to revitalize your wellness journey!