Over 100 Smart and Practical Ways To Use Your Essential Oils - A Less Toxic Life (2024)

I’ve written over 20 blog posts about essential oils which include over 100 uses, recipes, and blends.

To simplify things for you I’ve provided quick links below so you can hop on over to the post you want to read.

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Please note: The information, recipes, and products in this post are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is in no way intended to replace proper medical help. These are simply things that have worked for me personally or I’ve researched for myself.

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Start scrolling down to discover practical ways to use your oils.

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In This Post:

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Six Most Commonly Used Essential Oils

Discover the most commonly used essential oils and their benefits plus over 20 ways to use them.Click Here To Read More

DIY Lysol Recipes

Use essential oils to kill germs and build your immune system at the same time. Click Here For The Recipes

35+ Easy Spring & Summer Diffuser Blends

Blends that make you think of spring and summer plus ways to use these blends for DIY skincare recipes.Click Here For The Recipes

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Fifteen Holiday Essential Oil Blends

Find 12 great smelling essential oil blends for the holidays or any time of the year.

Candy Cane Blend is my favorite!Click Here To Read More

DIY Disinfectant Spray For Fabric

Use essential oils to kill germs and make bedding, clothes, and other things in your home smell better so you don’t have to use toxic products like Febreeze.Click Here For More Recipes

My friend at Beauty Boss Essentials made this easy fabric spray recipe.

Add the following to an 8 oz spray bottle and shake before use:

  • 2 oz Witch Hazel
  • 10 drops of essential oils (buy Avon Essential oils)
  • Distilled water to fill the bottle

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Six Easy Essential Oil Inhaler Recipes

Essential oil inhalers can help relieve congestion, help you focus, or even help with motion sickness.

Discover 6 recipes you can easily make or some you can buy.Click Here To Read More

Five Essential Oils Blends To Repel Bugs

Learn which oils repel gnats, flies, spiders, ticks, and mosquitoes. Plus, make your own DIY Bug Repellant.Click Here To Read More

Six Masculine Diffuser Blends And DIY Recipes

Men like to use essential oils so why not mix up some masculine-scented blends? Click Here To Read More

Learn How Much Essential Oil To Add To Your Diffuser Plus 11 Diffuser Blends To Try

One of the top questions I get is how many drops of Essential Oils to add to a diffuser but there is a simple tip you can follow.

Learn this tip and find 11 blends to try ranging from immune support to allergy relief.Click Here To Read More

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DIY Thieves Diffuser Blend

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Three Essential Oil Blends For Headaches

Learn which oils may help you the next time you get a headache or a migraine.Click Here To Read More

Eleven Powerful Essential Oils For Digestive Support

Learn how you can use essential oils for your stomach issues. Click Here To Read More

Eleven Super Easy Ways To Clean With Essential Oils

You can clean almost anything with essential oils. Bathtubs, sinks, floors, and lunch pails. Try some of these and let me know how they work for you.Click Here To Read More

Nine Essential Oil Blends For Your Diffuser Jewelry

Check out some of my favorite jewelry and get some awesome smelling blends to try.Click Here To Read More

Six DIY Essential Oil Gift Ideas

Find easy DIY essential oil gift ideas in this post plus learn the mistakes you can avoid when making them.Click Here To Read More

Freshen Your Mattress and Deter Bed Bugs

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Eight Uses For Essential Oils In Your Beauty Routine

Learn how you can replace toxins in your beauty routine and bathroom by using essential oils. Extend your mascara, fights wrinkles, and more.Click Here To Read More

Seven Awesome Candy-Scented Essential Oil Blends

Theseblends smell so good.

If you want to make your home smell like candy or blends for beauty scrubs check out these sweet-smelling essential oils blends. Click Here To Read More

Discover How To Use Essential Oils Instead Of Dryer Sheets

Ditch your dryer sheets with either homemade dryer sheets or cotton dryer balls.

Both use your favorite essential oils to make your laundry smell good and reduce cling.

Plus, learn where to get dryer balls for only $3! Click Here To Read More

Six Roller Bottle Recipes

Click here to get more roller bottle recipes

Fifteen Fall Diffuser Blend Recipes

Autumn and fall bring in cooler weather and make us think of the holidays. Find some new favorite diffuser blends here

Fifteen Clary Sage Essential Oil Recipes

Learn the benefits of clary sage and discover some great recipes. Click here to learn more

The Best Sweet Smelling Essential Oils Blends

I think of citrus but you might think of a floral scent. Click to discover new sweet-smelling blends

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DIY Mask Spray Mist

Dab your favorite essential oils on the side of your mask for energy, immune support, or stress.

If you prefer you can make a spray using a 2 oz spray bottle or a small mister like I learned from SheriSilver.com.

Basic 2 oz Bottle Recipe: Add 8-10 drops of essential oil, 3 tablespoons of witch hazel, and water to a 2 oz spray bottle.

Basic Mini Spritz Recipe: Add 4-6 drops essential oils, a splash of witch hazel, or water to a small mini spray bottle like these.

Note: Wash your mask after every use.

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Cinnamon Diffuser Blends

More Cinnamon Blends Here

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Vanilla Diffuser Blends

Vanilla is a popular scent that mixes well with other essential oils to make great-smelling diffuser blends. Find more Vanilla Diffuser Blends here

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Lemongrass Diffuser Blends

This is just one of many diffuser blends and recipes using Lemongrass essential oils.Find more Lemongrass blends here

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Diffuser Blends With Young Living Stress Away

Stress Away is one of my favorite Young Living essential oils.Find more Stress Away blends here

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I would love to hear from you. What’s your favorite way to use your essential oils?

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