50 FORMULAS FOR

AROMATHERAPY
Mixing essential oils for personal care
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 Energizing Nutmeg 20 Homemade Spearmint 34 Homemade Sweet
Diffuser Blend Oil Mouthwash Orange Liquid
Hand Soap
5 DIY Natural Wood 21 Relaxing Peppermint
Floor Cleaner with Massage Oil
Pine Essential Oil 35 Natural Sweet Orange
Degreaser
DIY Rose Oil
6 Face Cleanser 36 DIY Cardamom
Essential Oil Liquid
Hand Soap
7 DIY Citrus Cleaner
with Lime Essential Oil Homemade Anise Oil
Homemade Marjoram
22 Liquid Hand Soap 37 Cardamom Essential Oil
8 Massage Oil All-Purpose Cleaner

23 Calming Frankincense 38 Energizing Rosemary

9 Non-Toxic Balsam Fir Diffuser Blend
Air Freshner Spray Diffuser Blend
39 Homemade Rosemary
10 All-Natural Bay Oil 24 DIY Frankincense Oil Insect Repellent
Insect Repellent Moisturizing Face Serum
40 DIY Lemon Oil All-
11 DIY Herbal Bath Salt 25 Homemade Geranium Purpose Cleaner
with Basil Essential Oil Oil Tick Repellent Spray Gentle Lemon
Soothing Caraway Oil
41
12 26 All-Natural Geranium Oil Scrub
Roller Blend Oil Cleanser Citronella Essential Oil
42
13 DIY Chamomile 27 Homemade Clove Oil Insect Repellent
Cleansing Oil Mouthwash DIY Citronella
DIY Lemon Myrtle Gentle Clove Bud 43
14 28 Essential Oil Hand
Hand Sanitizer Oil Cleanse Sanitizer
15 Relaxing Myrrh Roll-On 29 Relaxing Clary Sage Homemade Cinnamon
for a Good Night’s Sleep Massage Oil 44
Bark Soap
16 DIY Cedarwood Oil Homemade Clary Sage
Insect Repellent
29
Bath Salt
17 DIY Energizing DIY Ylang-Ylang Hot
Massage Oil Blend
30
Oil Hair Treatment
17 Homemade Energizing 31 Natural Ylang-Ylang
Bath Salt Face Cleaner 45 Rejuvenating Cinnamon
Bark Face Mask
32 Homemade Eucalyptus
Mouthwash 46 Natural Tea Tree Oil
18 DIY Organo Oil All-Purpose Cleaner
Healing Salve
DIY Eucalyptus 47 Gentle Tea Tree Oil
33 Face Cleanser
Hair Mask
48 DIY Oregano Oil All-
Purpose Cleaner
19 DIY Lavender Oil 48 Homemade Oregano Oil
Sunburn Relief Spray Moisturizing Lotion
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 ENERGIZING NUTMEG DIFFUSER BLEND
Nutmeg is a popular spice widely used in Indian If you struggle to stay awake and motivated in
cuisine. It is the powdered form of the seeds of the afternoon, turn your diffuser on and pour a
a tree native to Indonesia, known scientifically warming, energizing oil blend made with nutmeg
as Myristica fragrans. Nutmeg is known for its essential oil. Here’s how to make it:
warm, nutty flavor with notes of clove, which
INGREDIENTS:
makes it the perfect addition to sweet and savory
• 2 drops organic nutmeg essential oil
dishes.
• 1 drop organic orange essential oil
• 1 drop organic cinnamon bark essential oil
Nutmeg essential oil has uses beyond the
kitchen. When used judiciously, the oil can DIRECTIONS:
help relieve digestive complaints, as well as sore 1. Add the oils into a tinted glass bottle. Secure
muscles. Nutmeg essential oil owes most of the lid and shake well.
its health benefits to potent compounds called 2. Fill your diffuser with clean tap water. Do
monoterpenes. not overfill. Add a few drops of the oil blend
to the diffuser. Secure the lid. Turn it on and
When inhaled, nutmeg essential oil can be very enjoy the energizing scent.
stimulating. It can support mental focus and
motivation and naturally uplifts the mood. The REFERENCES:
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soothe away tiredness and reduces stressful or nutmeg-oil.asp
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nerves. nutmeg-essential-oil/

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 DIY NATURAL WOOD FLOOR
CLEANER WITH PINE ESSENTIAL OIL
Pine essential oil is sourced from pine tree INGREDIENTS:
needles, which are well-known for their strong • 10 drops organic pine essential oil
aroma. While pine needles look nothing like • 10 drops organic lemon essential oil
your usual medicinal plants, they still have a • 1 Tablespoon unscented liquid castile soap
history of use as herbal medicine. Hippocrates, • Distilled water
the father of modern medicine, revered pine for
its natural healing properties. Native Americans DIRECTIONS:
also drank tea made from pine needles to support 1. Add the castile soap into a spray bottle.
optimal immunity. 2. Add the essential oils.
3. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
When inhaled, pine essential oil can help clean 4. Secure the lid. Shake well to combine.
out your respiratory system. It also helps provide 5. To use, spray on wooden surfaces or furniture
relief from headaches when inhaled or diluted then wipe with a clean cloth.
and massaged onto the temples. In addition, 6. To use on wood floors, fill the sink halfway
pine essential oil can protect your skin from free with warm water. Add soap and essential oils.
radicals, which can trigger premature aging. Mix well. Use with a mop to clean floors.

Because of its fresh and crisp aroma, pine REFERENCES:

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for homes, offices and cars. When used for • https://www.hobbyfarms.com/pine-trees-
aromatherapy, the oil’s strong scent helps an-overlooked-herbal-remedy/
naturally uplift mood, reduces anxious or • https://www.offthegridnews.com/
stressful feelings, and supports relaxation. alternative-health/the-miracle-pine-tree-
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Besides neutralizing foul odors, pine essential oil • https://dontmesswithmama.com/diy-
can also help clean wood floors and freshen up natural-cleaner-homeade-pine-sol-for-
furniture. Here’s how to make your own natural wood-floors/
wood floor cleaner with pine essential oil:
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 DIY ROSE OIL FACE CLEANSER
No flower embodies love and romance like the and radiant, regularly wash your face with an
rose. But this flower is more than just an array of all-natural cleanser made with rose essential oil.
fragrant petals. The essential oil derived from the Follow this recipe to make your own:
rose plant is known to provide psychological and
emotional support when diffused into the air and INGREDIENTS:
inhaled or poured into a warm bath. • 5 drops organic rose essential oil
• 1/2 cup distilled water
The deep, floral and almost honey-like fragrance • 1/4 cup unscented liquid castile soap
of rose essential oil can support relaxation, • 2 teaspoons sweet almond oil
memory and mental clarity, and naturally uplift • 2 teaspoons aloe vera gel
mood. When properly diluted and applied
topically, rose essential oil can also help with DIRECTIONS:
skin blemishes and support healthy, glowing 1. Pour the ingredients except for the castile
skin. soap into a foaming pump bottle.
2. Add the liquid soap last. Secure the lid.
Rose essential oil contains hundreds of active Gently shake to combine.
components, such as citronellol, carvone
and eugenol. These compounds have natural REFERENCES:
cleansing properties that enable rose essential oil • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
to protect wounds from external threats. benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
rose-essential-oil.html
Rose essential oil can also support your skin’s • https://www.prettysimpleideas.
natural ability to heal. To keep your skin healthy com/2015/12/rose-almond-face-cleanser/

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 DIY CITRUS CLEANER
WITH LIME ESSENTIAL OIL
Lime essential oil is steam distilled from the rind Follow this simple recipe to make your own all-
of fresh, organic limes. This citrus fruit is well- natural surface cleaner using lime essential oil:
known for its amazing health benefits, which
include supporting optimal immune and brain INGREDIENTS:
function, as well as healthy skin and hair. • 5 drops organic lime essential oil
• 5 drops organic lemon essential oil
• 5 drops organic orange essential oil
Like other citrus fruits, lime and its essential oil
• 1/2 cup vinegar
is packed with antioxidants and other health-
• 1/2 cup distilled water
supporting phytonutrients. In fact, lime essential
• 2 Tablespoons rubbing alcohol
oil owes its natural cleansing properties to several
active compounds, such as alpha- and beta-
DIRECTIONS:
pinene, limonene, cineol and linalool. 1. Pour the ingredients into a clean spray bottle.
Shake well to combine.
In aromatherapy, lime essential oil is used to 2. Spray directly onto dirty surfaces and wipe
support emotional balance. It naturally uplifts clean.
mood and helps reduce stressful feelings. When
properly diluted and applied topically, the oil REFERENCES:
can also help keep wounds clean and support the • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
body’s natural healing processes. benefits/essential-oils/lime-essential-oil.
html
As an all-around cleaner, lime essential oil can • https://theecohub.ca/homemade-all-
soften tough grease stains and old sticker residue. purpose-cleaner-with-a-citrus-twist/

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 HOMEMADE MARJORAM MASSAGE OIL
Marjoram essential oil is steam distilled from the simple recipe for a calming massage oil that you
leaves of Origanum majorana, a perennial herb can use at night.
from the mint family. The plant’s fresh or dried
leaves and flowering tops are often used to add a
INGREDIENTS:
• 8 drops organic marjoram essential oil
warm, slightly sharp and mildly bitter flavor to
• 4 drops organic lavender essential oil
all kinds of foods.
• 4 drops organic frankincense essential oil
• 4 Tablespoons jojoba oil
Marjoram essential oil has a natural affinity
with the skin’s fluids, which makes it an ideal
DIRECTIONS:
moisturizing ingredient. When diluted and 1. Pour the essential oils into a tinted pump
applied topically, marjoram essential oil helps bottle.
stimulate the production of lipids that lubricate 2. Fill the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil. Shake
and repair the skin, reducing dryness and well to combine.
locking in moisture. 3. Pour some of the oil into your palms and
apply to your chest and neck before bed.
Properly diluted marjoram essential oil can also
help relieve pulled muscles and relax abdominal REFERENCES:
cramps when applied topically. When inhaled, • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
marjoram essential oil can help relieve headaches benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
and reduce stressful feelings. marjoram-essential-oil.html
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essential oil also supports restful sleep. Here’s a oil-uses-benefits-recipes-eo-spotlight

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 NON-TOXIC BALSAM FIR
AIR FRESHENER SPRAY
Balsam fir essential oil is derived from the while keeping your home smelling fresh with an
needles of the balsam fir tree, a towering all-natural balsam fir air freshener spray. Here’s
evergreen well-adapted to the cold climates of how to make it:
the United States. Its spiral-like crown, dark
green color and fragrant needles have cemented INGREDIENTS:
balsam fir as a favorite Christmas tree for • 10 drops organic balsam fir essential oil
hundreds of years. • 5 drops organic pine essential oil
• 3 drops organic cypress essential oil
But balsam fir isn’t just for the holidays. Its • 3 drops organic cedarwood essential oil
essential oil, in particular, provides plenty of • 2 Tablespoons rubbing alcohol
benefits for your overall health and well-being. • Distilled water
The warm fragrance of balsam fir essential oil can
support relaxation, reduce stressful feelings and DIRECTIONS:
naturally uplift the mood. 1. Combine the essential oils and rubbing
alcohol in a spray bottle.
2. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
Thanks to its abundance of antioxidants, balsam
Secure the lid and shake well. Spray as
fir essential oil can also protect the skin from needed.
free radicals, which can trigger premature aging.
When inhaled, balsam fir essential oil can also REFERENCES:
relieve headaches. When diluted and applied • https://www.wellnessaromas.com/balsam-
topically, balsam fir essential oil can help soothe fir-essential-oil/
tense muscles as well as other minor complaints. • https://www.stillbeingmolly.
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Enjoy the wonderful benefits of balsam fir oil freshener-spray/
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ALL-NATURAL BAY OIL INGREDIENTS:
• 10 drops organic bay essential oil
INSECT REPELLENT • 10 drops organic citronella essential oil
Bay essential oil is often confused with bay laurel • 10 drops organic clove essential oil
essential oil. Although they share a number • 1 cup distilled water
of broad aromatic similarities, they are two • 1 cup witch hazel
different oils. Rich, warming bay essential oil
is a favorite during the colder months. When
DIRECTIONS:
1. Pour the ingredients into a clean spray bottle.
properly diluted, it can be used to soothe away
Shake well to combine.
minor complaints.
2. Spray onto exposed skin or clothing. Avoid
the eye area. Reapply as needed.
Bay essential oil also has natural cleansing
properties that can help protect the skin from
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external threats. What’s more, bay essential oil is • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
an effective natural insect repellent. benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
bay-essential-oil.html
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repellent made with bay essential oil: natural-bug-repellent-recipe/

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 DIY HERBAL BATH SALT WITH
BASIL ESSENTIAL OIL
Basil essential oil is derived from the leaves of • 3 cups sea salt
the Ocimum basilicum plant and contains plenty • 1 cup Himalayan salt
of health-supporting compounds like linalool, • 1/2 cup baking soda
which is also found in lavender. • 1/2 cup dried lavender flowers
• 1/2 cup dried basil leaves
Basil has long been used for medicinal purposes. • 2–4 Tablespoons sweet almond oil
Natural healers use the herb’s leaves, seeds and
essential oil to relieve digestive problems and DIRECTIONS:
nausea, and support strong and healthy hair. 1. Place basil leaves and lavender flowers in a
food processor or coffee grinder. Pulse or
Inhaling the aroma of basil essential oil or grind into smaller bits. This will prevent them
applying it, diluted, to the skin is thought from getting clogged in the bath drain.
to positively influence the nervous system, 2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl
especially the region of the brain involved in and add the ground leaves and flowers. Stir
controlling emotions. well. Spoon the contents into a container.
3. Run a hot bath and add the bath salt. Swirl
To experience the health benefits of basil with a hand to mix. Soak in the tub for 10
essential oil, try soaking in a hot bath prepared minutes. You can also use this as a salt scrub
with an herbal bath salt made with basil essential when taking a hot shower.
oil. Here’s how you can make this herbal bath
salt: REFERENCES:
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INGREDIENTS: benefits/basil-essential-oil.html
• 5–10 drops organic basil essential oil • https://mytinylagunakitchen.com/recipe/
• 5 drops organic lavender essential oil diy-simple-herbal-bath-salts-recipe/
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 SOOTHING CARAWAY OIL ROLLER BLEND
Caraway essential oil is sourced from the “seeds” INGREDIENTS:
of the caraway plant, also known scientifically • 10 drops organic caraway essential oil
as Carum carvi. However, the seeds of this plant • 10 drops organic fennel essential oil
aren’t actually seeds but the plant’s dried fruits. • 5 drops organic peppermint essential oil
They are commonly used to flavor breads, • 2 Tablespoon sweet almond oil
biscuits, cakes, stews and meat dishes.
DIRECTIONS:
Caraway essential oil is used in herbal medicine
1. Add sweet almond oil to a tinted roll-on
and aromatherapy because of its natural
bottle.
cleansing and soothing properties. When
properly diluted and applied topically, it can help 2. Add the essential oils. Shake to combine.
protect wounds from external threats. Caraway 3. To use, apply to problem areas. Massage the
essential oil can also support the body’s natural oil with your fingers in a clockwise direction.
healing process and help relieve cramps and When used on the stomach, start near the
spasms. belly button and work your way outward.

Experts attribute caraway essential oil’s REFERENCES:

beneficial properties to its array of active • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
components, which include carvone, furfural, benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
acetaldehyde and limonene. Caraway essential oil caraway-essential-oil.html
can also help relieve stomach issues. • https://redandhoney.com/essential-oils-for-
digestion/
Here’s how to make a soothing roller blend using
caraway essential oil:
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 DIY CHAMOMILE CLEANSING OIL
In the U.S., chamomile flowers are often brewed INGREDIENTS:
to make tea, which is said to help with sleep and • 6 drops organic chamomile essential oil
relaxation. But the essential oil derived from • 6 drops organic lavender essential oil
chamomile flowers has been used in traditional • 3 drops organic carrot seed essential oil
medicine for thousands of years to reduce • 4 Tablespoons almond oil
anxious feelings and treat digestive issues. • 1 Tablespoon rosehip seed oil
• 1 Tablespoon jojoba oil
Known for its sweet and herbaceous, apple-like
scent, chamomile essential oil can help ease both
DIRECTIONS:
children and adults to sleep. When inhaled,
chamomile essential oil exerts a calming effect on 1. Combine the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake
both the mind and body. well.
2. To use, apply onto dry face. Gently massage
Chamomile essential oil also supports good into skin for 1–2 minutes. Wipe off with a
blood circulation. Thanks to its natural cleansing warm, damp washcloth.
and rejuvenating properties, it has also become
an immensely popular ingredient in skincare REFERENCES:
products. Chamomile essential oil’s beneficial • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
components have been reported to support benefits/essential-oils/camomile-essential-
healthy, glowing skin as well as help protect oil.html
wounds from external threats. • http://www.naturallabeauty.com/2017/01/
diy-cleansing-oil.html
Here’s how you can make an all-natural
cleansing oil blend using chamomile essential oil:

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 DIY LEMON MYRTLE HAND SANITIZER
Lemon myrtle essential oil is derived from the ingredient for homemade mouthwashes, facial
leaves of Backhousia citriodora, a citrus-scented cleansers and hand sanitizers. Here’s a simple
plant endemic to the coastal regions of Australia. lemon myrtle hand sanitizer recipe:
For centuries, aboriginal people on the continent
INGREDIENTS:
have used lemon myrtle in the kitchen and
• 20 drops organic lemon myrtle essential oil
beyond. As a natural medicine, lemon myrtle is
traditionally used to relieve cramps, treat insect • 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol
bites, promote good sleep, boost immunity and • 1/3 cup aloe vera gel
eliminate bad breath.
DIRECTIONS:
Researchers attribute lemon myrtle’s impressive 1. Combine the ingredients in a bowl.
health benefits to its active components. About 2. Pour the mixture into a pump bottle. Shake
90 –98 percent of lemon myrtle essential oil is well.
composed of citral, a plant chemical that can also
be found in lemongrass. Citral is best known REFERENCES:
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muscles. benefits-of-lemon-myrtle/
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Lemon myrtle essential oil also has natural plastic-waste-with-this-diy-natural-lemon-
cleansing properties that make it a great
myrtle-sanitiser/

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 RELAXING MYRRH ROLL-ON FOR
A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Myrrh has been used since ancient times as INGREDIENTS:
perfume and incense for medicinal and religious • 3 drops organic myrrh essential oil
purposes. Myrrh essential oil, meanwhile, is • 3 drops organic sandalwood essential oil
traditionally used to support healthy immune • 2 drops organic frankincense essential oil
function and as a natural remedy for respiratory • 2 drops organic lavender essential oil
and digestive complaints. • Jojoba oil

Myrrh essential oil comes from the gum of the DIRECTIONS:

Commiphora myrrha tree, which is native to Africa
1. Add the essential oils into a roller bottle.
and the Arabian Peninsula. The oil contains
2. Fill the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil. Leave
several health-supporting compounds like
enough space at the top for the roller ball.
terpenoids, which are known for their potent
antioxidant properties. 3. Secure the roller ball. Shake well to combine
the oils.
Thanks to the presence of these antioxidants, 4. Use the roll-on on the soles of your feet.
myrrh essential oil can protect against free Gently massage your feet to prepare for a
radicals and help you maintain healthy, glowing good night’s rest. You can also apply the
skin. Whether inhaled or diluted and applied blend to the nape of your neck, chest and
topically, it can also support a healthy immune wrists.
system as well as your body’s natural ability to
heal. REFERENCES:
• https://www.ecowatch.com/myrrh-
When used in aromatherapy, myrrh essential oil-2625993577.html
oil can support healthy sleep patterns. Try this • https://oneessentialcommunity.com/roller-
relaxing roll-on made with myrrh essential oil to bottle-blend-recipes-with-free-printable-
get good-quality sleep: labels/

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 DIY CEDARWOOD OIL INSECT REPELLENT
Cedarwood or cedar essential oil is sourced from Here’s how you can make an all-natural insect
the needles and bark of cedar trees. This large, repellent using cedarwood essential oil:
coniferous tree is native to the mountainous
regions of the Himalayas, but it can now be INGREDIENTS:
found growing throughout the Mediterranean • 30 drops organic cedarwood essential oil
region, where it is prized for its wood. • 15 organic lemongrass essential oil
• 1 cup distilled water
Cedarwood essential oil has a rich and woody • 4 teaspoons witch hazel
aroma and is said to offer plenty of physical and
mental health benefits. For instance, inhaling the DIRECTIONS:
aroma of cedarwood essential oil or applying the 1. Add witch hazel into a spray bottle.
oil on the skin is reported to support a healthy 2. Add the essential oils. Pour in the water.
heart and immune system, as well as healthy 3. Secure the lid and shake well to combine.
stress levels. Always shake before use.
Cedarwood essential oil also has natural cleansing
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properties, which make it a great ingredient
• https://www.healthline.com/health/
to use in homemade cleansers and skincare
products. The oil can also be used to repel pesky cedarwood-essential-oil
bugs like mosquitoes and flies, as well as crawling • https://www.paintedteacup.com/diy-
pests like mites, ticks and fleas. essential-oil-bug-spray/

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 HOMEMADE
ENERGIZING
BATH SALT
After a long day, you can soothe away tiredness
by stirring Health Ranger’s Organic Energize
Essential Oil Blend into a hot bath and soaking in
it for a couple of minutes. Alternatively, you can
make your own bath salt using our essential oil
blend and dissolve it in hot water for a soothing
bath soak. Bath salts have long been used as an
easy and inexpensive way to treat mental and
physical health ailments. Adding our energizing
essential oil blend into the mix will also help
reduce stressful feelings.
DIY ENERGIZING Here’s how to make your own energizing bath
MASSAGE OIL BLEND salt:
Health Ranger’s Organic Energize Essential Oil
INGREDIENTS:
Blend is a combination of pure therapeutic-grade
• 8 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
essential oils, namely: organic orange, lemon,
Energize Essential Oil Blend
grapefruit, eucalyptus and rosemary. Together,
• 1/2 cup sea salt
these essential oils encourage a sense of self-
• 2 Tablespoons jojoba oil
empowerment and naturally help uplift the
mood.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the salt in a small glass bowl.
Recharge and combat fatigue with this DIY
2. Mix in the jojoba oil, then add the energizing
energizing massage oil:
essential oil blend.
3. Mix the ingredients. Add dried herbs and
INGREDIENTS:
flower petals if desired.
• 30 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
4. Run a hot bath and add the salt mixture. Swirl
Energize Essential Oil Blend
with your hand to mix. Soak in the tub for at
• 6 Tablespoons argan oil
least 10 minutes. You can also use the salt as a
• 6 Tablespoons jojoba oil
scrub when taking a hot shower.
• 4 Tablespoons coconut oil
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DIRECTIONS:
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1. Mix argan, jojoba and coconut oil in a small
container. body-tutorials/lotion/make-essential-oil-
2. Add the energizing essential oil blend. massage-oil/
3. Pour the massage oil into a dark-colored • https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/
glass bottle or container. Store in a cool, dark diy-recipes/7-fabulous-bath-salt-recipes-
place. for-you-to-make

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 DIY OREGANO OIL HEALING SALVE
As a culinary herb, oregano shines in Italian and • 1/4 cup organic coconut oil
Mediterranean dishes. But as an essential oil, it • 3 Tablespoons pure beeswax
boasts a wealth of health benefits and uses.
DIRECTIONS:
Oregano essential oil is sourced from the fresh 1. In a double boiler, melt the coconut oil,
leaves of Origanum vulgare, a flavorful herb beeswax and shea butter until combined.
from the mint family. Oregano essential oil has Pour into a mixing bowl and let cool to room
natural cleansing properties and was used by the temperature.
ancient Greeks to treat and protect wounds from 2. Add the essential oils and mix.
external threats. The oil can also support your 3. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Mix
body’s natural healing processes and may even again until the mixture begins to resemble a
be used to preserve food from spoilage. cream. Store in the refrigerator.
4. To use, apply a thick coat on damaged skin.
When applied regularly to the face, properly
diluted oregano essential oil can also help you REFERENCES:
maintain healthy, radiant skin. • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
Here’s how to make an all-natural salve for oregano-essential-oil.html
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 DIY LAVENDER OIL SUNBURN RELIEF SPRAY
People have been using lavender for hundreds is often used to soothe sunburned skin. Here’s
of years for bathing, laundry, treating various how to make your own all-natural sunburn relief
ailments and more. More than just a delicate spray using lavender essential oil:
flowering plant, lavender produces one of the
INGREDIENTS:
most gentle and aromatic essential oils around.
• 25–30 drops organic lavender essential oil
This oil boasts just as many uses as lavender itself.
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup distilled water
Known as the “swiss army knife of oils,”
lavender essential oil is typically used in skincare
DIRECTIONS:
because of its soothing properties. The oil is 1. Mix all of the ingredients in a spray bottle.
also widely used to relieve soreness. Lavender 2. Spray on sunburn blisters or rough, scaly
essential oil can support healthy respiratory patches of skin.
function, thanks to its high percentage of
monoterpenes, such as linalool, cineole and REFERENCES:
camphor. • https://www.verywellmind.com/lavender-
for-less-anxiety-3571767
Lavender essential oil can also support your • https://mommypotamus.com/lavender-
body’s natural ability to heal, which is why it essential-oil-uses/

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 HOMEMADE SPEARMINT OIL MOUTHWASH
Spearmint essential oil is sourced from the fresh Like peppermint, spearmint essential oil is also
leaves of Mentha spicata, a sweet-smelling herb widely used in oral care products like toothpaste
from the mint family widely used in personal and mouthwash. Here’s how to make your own
care products like toothpaste and cosmetics. all-natural mouthwash with spearmint essential
Spearmint is said to have many beneficial oil:
properties, including potent antioxidant INGREDIENTS:
activities. • 5 drops organic spearmint essential oil
• 1 cup filtered water
Spearmint essential oil offers a wide range of • 1 teaspoon baking soda
health benefits. When inhaled, it can help
reduce stressful feelings. It can also support your DIRECTIONS:
body’s natural healing processes when applied 1. Pour the water into an airtight glass
topically. Research attributes these benefits container.
to the oil’s many active components, which 2. Stir in the baking soda and essential oil.
include menthol, limonene, linalool, cineole and 3. Secure lid and shake well.
4. Swish about 2 Tablespoons of the mixture in
carvone, among others.
your mouth for 15 seconds, then spit out. Do
not rinse with water.
The aroma of spearmint essential oil is
remarkably similar to that of peppermint REFERENCES:
essential oil. But spearmint essential oil contains • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
much less menthol than peppermint. This benefits/essential-oils/spearmint-essential-
makes spearmint a better option for people who oil.html
don’t like the strong minty smell of peppermint • https://www.ouroilyhouse.com/homemade-
essential oil. mouthwash-with-spearmint/

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 RELAXING PEPPERMINT MASSAGE OIL
Peppermint essential oil is steam distilled from Here’s how to make a relaxing massage oil blend
the flowering parts and leaves of Mentha x using peppermint essential oil:
piperita, a fragrant herb from the mint family
known for its revitalizing properties. Besides INGREDIENTS:
having energizing effects, peppermint essential • 8 drops organic peppermint essential oil
oil can also support mental alertness. So instead • 8 drops organic lavender essential oil
of sipping another mug of coffee at work, you • 4 drops organic grapefruit essential oil
can keep a small bottle of peppermint essential • 4 drops organic lemongrass essential oil
oil on your desk and sniff it whenever you’re • 1/4 cup organic coconut oil
feeling drained.
DIRECTIONS:
Peppermint essential oil contains an active 1. Add all of the ingredients into a pump bottle.
compound called menthol, which exerts a 2. Shake well to combine. Massage on full
cooling effect on the skin when applied. The oil’s body or on chest, neck and arms to enjoy its
crisp, cool scent can also help you refocus so you relaxing effect.
can get on with your day.
REFERENCES:
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tired and sore muscles. When diluted in a gentle tasty-9-peppermint-essential-oil-benefits/
carrier oil, peppermint essential oil can also help • https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/
relieve minor skin problems like sunburn or diy-recipes/22-aromatherapy-massage-oils-
irritation. free-recipe-guide

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 HOMEMADE ANISE OIL LIQUID HAND SOAP
Anise is one of the oldest spices around. It was cleansing properties and can support your body’s
cultivated by the ancient Egyptians and later natural ability to heal. This makes it a wonderful
used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, ingredient for a homemade all-natural soap.
this flavorful spice is typically used as a breath Here’s how to make a liquid hand soap using
freshener and a digestive agent, and its essential anise essential oil:
oil is just as potent and versatile.
INGREDIENTS:
Anise essential oil is steam distilled from the • 5 drops organic anise essential oil
dried fruits of anise. A whopping 90 percent • 5 drops organic black pepper essential oil
of this oil is composed of anethol, which is • 1 1/2 cups unscented liquid castile soap
responsible for the oil’s sweet, full-bodied
aroma. Other active ingredients in the oil include DIRECTIONS:
camphene, linalool, safrole and acetylanisole. 1. Mix all of the ingredients in a pump bottle.
2. Shake well to combine.
Anise essential oil has calming properties.
As such, it can help slow blood circulation, REFERENCES:
respiration and nervous response. When applied • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
topically, anise essential oil can also help relieve benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
soreness. anise-essential-oil.html
• https://wellme.com/health/essential-oils/
Additionally, anise essential oil has natural blends/anise-essential-oil-blends-well-with/

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 CALMING FRANKINCENSE DIFFUSER BLEND
Frankincense serrata essential oil comes from Follow these steps to make a calming diffuser
the resin of the Boswellia serrata tree, a large tree blend with frankincense serrata essential oil:
typically found in the dry, mountainous regions
of India. This ancient tree is carefully “bled” to INGREDIENTS:
produce high quantities of resin, which is then • 5 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
treated and processed to obtain frankincense Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil
serrata essential oil. • 5 drops organic cedarwood essential oil
• 5 drops organic myrrh essential oil
Known as the “king of essential oils,”
frankincense serrata essential oil has been DIRECTIONS:
used since ancient times to encourage spiritual 1. Add the oils into a dark-colored glass bottle.
harmony and support healthy skin. This oil with Screw on the cap and shake well.
an earthy scent is also ideal for aromatherapy 2. Fill your diffuser with clean tap water. Do not
because of its naturally soothing and mood- overfill. Add a few drops of your blend to the
uplifting effects. diffuser. Turn it on and enjoy the scent.

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 DIY FRANKINCENSE OIL
MOISTURIZING FACE SERUM
Frankincense serrata essential oil has natural DIRECTIONS:
cleansing properties that make it an ideal 1. Add the essential oils into a dark-colored
ingredient for all-natural skin or wound dropper bottle.
cleansing solutions. Frankincense serrata 2. Fill the bottle to just below the neck with
essential oil is also known to help rejuvenate jojoba oil.
damaged skin. 3. Screw on the cap and shake lightly to mix the
oils.
When diluted with a gentle carrier oil, 4. Apply to entire face and neck morning and
frankincense serrata essential oil can be used to evening. Take note that lemon essential oil
moisturize the skin. Here’s a simple recipe for a causes photosensitivity, so apply a natural
moisturizing face serum made with frankincense sunscreen before going out.
serrata essential oil:
REFERENCES:
• https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
INGREDIENTS: benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
• 20 drops Health Ranger Select Organic frankincense-essential-oil.html
Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil • https://www.aromaweb.com/recipes/
• 10 drops organic lemon essential oil frankincensemyrrh.asp
• 10 drops organic lavender essential oil • https://www.byoilydesign.com/diy-
• Jojoba oil essential-oil-face-serum-recipe/

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 HOMEMADE GERANIUM OIL
TICK REPELLENT SPRAY
Geranium essential oil is sourced from the INGREDIENTS:
clusters of pale pink flowers and fuzzy, deeply • 30 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
incised leaves of Pelargonium graveolens, a sweet- Geranium Essential Oil
scented shrub native to South Africa. • 30 drops organic cedarwood essential oil
• 10 drops organic garlic essential oil
Geranium essential oil was used by the ancient • 6 Tablespoons distilled water
Egyptians to maintain beautiful, radiant skin. • 2 Tablespoons rubbing alcohol
Because rose geranium is also an herb, its oil
is traditionally used as a remedy for various
DIRECTIONS:
ailments, such as acne and anxiety.
1. Pour the rubbing alcohol into a dark-colored
spray bottle.
Today, geranium essential oil is used as a natural
astringent and as an ingredient in deodorants and 2. Add the essential oils. Screw on the cap and
insect repellent sprays. When diffused, the oil shake well to combine the oils.
can create an uplifting environment that can help 3. Open the bottle again and add the distilled
relieve stressful feelings, thanks to its pleasant water.
aroma, which has mint and floral undertones. 4. Screw on the cap and shake well.
5. Spray on clothing and shoes before going
Here’s an easy recipe for a homemade tick outdoors. Store in a cool, dark area when not
repellent spray that uses geranium essential oil: in use to preserve the oils.

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 ALL-NATURAL GERANIUM OIL CLEANSER
Geranium essential oil is commonly used in 2. Add the beeswax and safflower, rosehip and
aromatherapy, but it is also fast becoming a camelina oils to the bowl. Stir.
popular ingredient in many skincare products, 3. Remove from heat. Add the geranium and
especially facial cleansers and acne treatments. carrot seed essential oils.
That’s because the oil has natural cleansing 4. Pour into a glass jar. Stir as the cleanser cools
properties that can help keep your skin clear and and thickens.
healthy. 5. Massage the cleanser into your skin to
remove dirt, buff away dead skin cells and
Follow this recipe to make your own all-natural
encourage healthy blood flow. Rinse with
facial cleanser using geranium essential oil:
water, then gently pat your face dry with a
INGREDIENTS: clean towel.
• 8 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
Geranium Essential Oil REFERENCES:
• 3 drops organic carrot seed essential oil • https://www.healthline.com/health/
• 1 Tablespoon safflower oil geranium-oil
• 1 Tablespoon rosehip seed oil • https://www.diynatural.com/homemade-
• 1 Tablespoon camelina oil tick-repellent-diy/
• 1 Tablespoon pure beeswax • https://jenniraincloud.com/diy-geranium-
rosehip-anti-aging-oil-cleanser/
DIRECTIONS:
1. Half-fill a pot with water. Place a glass bowl
in the water and heat over medium heat.

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 HOMEMADE CLOVE OIL MOUTHWASH
Clove bud essential oil is sourced from the how to make your own natural mouthwash using
aromatic flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, clove bud essential oil:
a type of tropical, evergreen tree native to
Indonesia. Today, the tree is grown commercially INGREDIENTS:
for its flower buds, which are picked as soon as • 10–15 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
they appear. The buds are dried to make cloves. Clove Bud Essential Oil
• 10–15 drops organic cinnamon bark essential
The ancient Romans and Greeks prized clove oil
bud essential oil because of its potency against • 3 cups distilled water
bad breath. In fact, clove and clove bud extracts
have been used in holistic dentistry for centuries DIRECTIONS:
because of their natural sedative properties. They 1. Mix all of the ingredients in a glass bottle or
are also used to relieve teething pain in babies. jar.
2. Swish the mixture around your mouth for
Clove bud essential oil can support good oral 30–60 seconds then spit it out. Do not rinse
health and help freshen your breath. Here’s with water.

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 GENTLE CLOVE BUD OIL CLEANSE
Clove bud essential oil can help keep your skin DIRECTIONS:
healthy thanks to its active ingredient, eugenol. 1. Mix the oils in a small dish or container.
Eugenol has beneficial properties that can soothe 2. Steam your skin for 5 minutes to relax your
irritation and help you maintain healthy, glowing pores.
skin. Eugenol also has a rejuvenating effect and 3. Apply the oil blend to your face. Gently
can support optimal blood circulation, which massage it into your skin using circular
greatly benefits your skin’s appearance. motions. Focus on acne-prone areas. Do this
for 10 minutes.
To keep your skin clear and healthy, cleanse your 4. Rinse your face. Gently pat it dry with a clean
face regularly with a gentle oil blend containing towel.
clove bud essential oil. Here’s how to make this
gentle cleanser: REFERENCES:
• https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
INGREDIENTS: benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
• 3–5 drops Health Ranger Select Organic clove-oil.html
Clove Bud Essential Oil • https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/how-
• 1 Tablespoon organic coconut oil to-use-clove-oil-to-treat-acne/

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 RELAXING CLARY HOMEMADE CLARY
SAGE MASSAGE OIL SAGE BATH SALT
Clary sage essential oil is sourced from the leaves Clary sage essential oil has a cooling and
and small, pink flowers of Salvia sclarea, also comforting effect on the body. Its beneficial
known as clary sage. This plant is native to the properties can help soothe sore and tired
Mediterranean region, but it is now also grown muscles. Clary sage essential oil also has natural
in various parts of North Africa and Central cleansing properties that can help you maintain
Asia. healthy, radiant skin.

Clary sage has a long history of use as a medicinal To enjoy the wonderful skin benefits of clary
herb. Today, the plant is mainly grown for its sage essential oil, prepare a moisturizing bath
essential oil, which is considered one of the most soak using clary sage bath salt. Here’s how to
powerful natural relaxants on the planet. This make clary sage bath salt at home:
essential oil’s sweet, warming aroma is also great
for relieving stress and supporting a positive INGREDIENTS:
mood. • 14 drops Health Ranger Select Organic Clary
Sage Essential Oil
• 10 drops organic spearmint essential oil
Follow this recipe to make your own relaxing
• 10 drops organic lavender essential oil
clary sage massage oil:
• 1 cup sea salt
INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS:
• 7 drops Health Ranger Select Organic Clary 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a glass bottle
Sage Essential Oil or jar.
• 5 drops lavender essential oil 2. Scoop out some of the mixture and add it to
• 5 drops spearmint essential oil a hot bath. Stir the water with your hand to
• 2 Tablespoons sweet almond oil help dissolve the salt. Soak in the tub for at
least 10 minutes. You can also use it as a salt
DIRECTIONS: scrub when taking a hot shower.
1. Combine all of the ingredients in a glass bottle
or jar. REFERENCES:
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stepping out of the shower or before going blog/2018/05/27/easy-diy-aromatherapy-
to bed to induce relaxation. Don’t use on essential-oil-blends-recipes-lavender-
damaged or sensitive skin. spearmint-clary-sage/
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 DIY YLANG-YLANG HOT OIL
HAIR TREATMENT
Ylang-ylang essential oil is sourced from the INGREDIENTS:
yellow flowers of Cananga odorata, also known as • 5 drops Health Ranger Select Organic Ylang-
the Cananga tree. This tropical tree is native to ylang Essential Oil
the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Today, • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
the Cananga tree can also be found in India and
parts of Australia. DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat the olive oil in a small pan and add the
Widely used in aromatherapy, ylang-ylang Ylang-ylang essential oil.
essential oil can help reduce stressful or anxious 2. Pour into a small jar or container. Let cool to
room temperature before using.
feelings and relieves tension.
HOW TO USE:
Ylang-ylang essential oil is also used in
• Scoop out some of the mixture onto your
cosmetics. When applied topically, it can help
palm and apply to your hair and scalp. Wrap
balance oil production in your skin. It also a clean towel around your head and keep it on
supports healthy blood circulation to the scalp for 30 minutes. The warmth inside the towel
which is good for hair growth. will help the oil penetrate your hair follicles,
strengthening them and boosting circulation.
For stronger, healthier hair, treat your hair with • Rinse with lukewarm or cool water.
ylang-ylang essential oil. Follow this recipe for a • For best results, use this hot oil hair treatment
simple ylang-ylang hot oil hair treatment: every week.

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 NATURAL YLANG-YLANG FACE CLEANSER
Ylang-ylang essential oil possesses natural 2. Add the essential oils. Swirl to combine.
cleansing and moisturizing properties. This 3. Add water. Screw on the lid.
potent oil can also help protect your skin against
external threats. In addition, ylang-ylang HOW TO USE:
essential oil can help soothe irritated skin. • Pour the mixture into your palm and gently
massage it into your skin for one minute.
For healthy, glowing skin, wash your face with Massage it down your neck as well. Don’t
an all-natural face cleanser made with ylang- scrub vigorously.
ylang essential oil. Here’s how to make one: • Rinse with water. Pat your face dry with a
INGREDIENTS: clean towel. Do this once in the morning and
• 10 drops Health Ranger Select Organic once in the evening.
Ylang-ylang Essential Oil
• 4 drops organic lemongrass essential oil REFERENCES:
• 2/3 cup distilled water • https://www.healthline.com/health/ylang-
• 1/3 cup unscented liquid castile soap ylang
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet almond oil • https://scratchmommy.com/benefits-of-
ylang-ylang-essential-oil-for-hair/
DIRECTIONS: • https://whiteglovesocialmedia.
1. Pour the castile soap and sweet almond oil com/2020/03/Ylang-Ylang-6-benefits-and-
into a small plastic container or glass jar. diy-recipes/

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 HOMEMADE INGREDIENTS:
• 4 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
EUCALYPTUS Eucalyptus Essential Oil
MOUTHWASH • 3 drops peppermint essential oil
• 1 drop thyme oil
Eucalyptus essential oil is derived from the • 1/2 cup distilled water
leaves of Eucalyptus globulus, an evergreen tree • 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
native to Australia that is now grown all over • 1/4 cup aloe vera juice
the world. Aboriginal people in the dry outback
used to chew the tree’s water-rich roots to keep DIRECTIONS:
themselves hydrated. They also brewed the tree’s 1. Mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl or
leaves to relieve chills and ease muscle pain. measuring cup. Stir well to blend.
2. Pour into a glass jar or food-grade plastic
Today, eucalyptus essential oil is widely used in bottle with a lid. Shake well before using.
aromatherapy for its brain-supporting effects.
It can help clear your mind and improve your HOW TO USE:
focus. With its crisp, distinctive smell, eucalyptus • Use this mouthwash first thing in the
essential oil can also freshen up the air inside morning. Swish for about 30–60 seconds,
your home. then spit. Try to swish it all over your teeth
and gums to make sure all parts of your
In addition, eucalyptus essential oil’s beneficial mouth get cleaned.
properties can help freshen your breath and • Don’t rinse your mouth with water after
support optimal oral health. using the mouthwash. The mouthwash
continues to work after you spit it out. If you
Follow this recipe to make an all-natural, non- rinse with water, you’ll dilute its cleaning
toxic mouthwash with eucalyptus essential oil: benefits.

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 DIY EUCALYPTUS HAIR MASK
Eucalyptus essential oil can also stimulate hair HOW TO USE:
growth by supporting blood circulation to your • Scoop out some of the mixture onto your
scalp. It also has beneficial properties that can palm and apply it to your scalp. Massage it in
help get rid of dandruff. then move down the length of your hair. You
can also use a brush for even application.
Support strong, shiny hair and nourish your • Leave the hair mask on for 15 –20 minutes
follicles by regularly applying a hair mask made so that it sinks into the follicles. Rinse with
with eucalyptus essential oil. Here’s how to clean water after.
make one: • Note that this hair mask should only be
applied after shampooing. A hair mask works
INGREDIENTS: best when used on a clean scalp.
• 10 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
Eucalyptus Essential Oil REFERENCES:
• 10 drops lemongrass essential oil • https://www.healthline.com/health/9-
• 3 tablespoons aloe vera gel ways-eucalyptus-oil-can-help
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil • https://www.republicworld.com/lifestyle/
health/hair-growth-remedies-benefits-of-
DIRECTIONS: eucalyptus-oil-for-healthy-hair.html
1. Melt the coconut oil in a small pan. • https://www.artfulhomemaking.com/
2. Combine the coconut oil and essential oils. homemade-mouthwash-recipe/
3. Stir in the aloe vera gel. Keep stirring for a • https://www.gigisadventures.net/diy-hair-
few minutes. Your mixture should have a mask-for-dandruff-strength-and-hair-
texture that’s between a gel and a liquid. growth/

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 HOMEMADE SWEET ORANGE
LIQUID HAND SOAP
Sweet orange essential oil is often added to • 2 tablespoons distilled water
certain food products as a natural flavoring agent. • 1 tablespoon unscented liquid castile soap
It is also used as an ingredient in some cleaning
products. This essential oil is derived from the DIRECTIONS:
rind of Citrus sinensis, which refers to all kinds of 1. Pour the ingredients except for the water into
sweet oranges, such as blood oranges and navel a pump bottle.
oranges. 2. Swirl the bottle to mix the ingredients.
3. Pour the water into the bottle. Screw on the
Sweet orange essential oil is typically used in cap. Swirl again.
aromatherapy because of its beneficial effects 4. To use, pump soap two to three times into the
against stress and anxiety. When diluted and palm of your hand. Rub your hands together
applied to the skin, this citrusy essential oil can and wash thoroughly. Rinse with water and
help protect against external threats. dry.

Thanks to its beneficial properties, sweet orange

NOTES:
essential oil is a great addition to an all-natural
• Use this liquid hand soap within two to three
liquid hand soap. Here’s how you can make one:
weeks.
INGREDIENTS: • Sweet orange essential oil is gentle enough for
• 10 drops Health Ranger Select Organic children. You can always customize yours by
Sweet Orange Essential Oil adding other essential oils, such as tea tree oil
• 4 drops vanilla absolute or lavender essential oil.

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 NATURAL SWEET ORANGE DEGREASER
Uplifting and refreshing, the scent of sweet 3. To use, spray onto any greasy surface, then
orange essential oil can also dispel unpleasant wipe with a clean washcloth or sponge.
odors in your home. You can even use sweet
orange essential oil as a natural cleaner because NOTES:
of its powerful cleansing properties. • This natural degreaser should work on all
except old, caked-on grease spots. To deal
Here’s how you can make your own natural with those, add some baking soda to the
kitchen degreaser using this sweet-smelling mixture to create a paste. Apply the paste to
essential oil: the grease spot and let dry. Remove the paste
with a damp, clean sponge. Repeat until the
INGREDIENTS:
grease spot is completely gone.
• 10 drops Health Ranger Select Organic Sweet
Orange Essential Oil
REFERENCES:
• 1/4 cup unscented liquid castile soap
• https://www.healthline.com/health/orange-
• 1/4 cup distilled water
essential-oil-uses
• https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/
DIRECTIONS: diy-recipes/diy-orangesicle-foaming-hand-
1. Pour all of the above ingredients into a clean soap-recipe-kid-friendly
spray bottle. • https://www.thespruce.com/essential-oils-
2. Shake the spray bottle vigorously. to-use-green-cleaning-1707137

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 DIY CARDAMOM ESSENTIAL OIL
LIQUID HAND SOAP
Though not as popular as other essential oils, as limonene, terpinene, eugenol, linalool and
cardamom essential oil is not without benefits. cineol, among several others.
This calming essential oil comes from cardamom
seed, which has been dubbed the “queen of Because of its protective properties, cardamom
spices” in the cooking world. essential oil is a great ingredient to use in
homemade hand soaps. Here’s a recipe for a
Cardamom seeds are known as a versatile spice natural hand soap that features this remarkable
around the world. These seeds are often used essential oil:
in savory dishes, but they are also sometimes
added to desserts. Aside from being a flavorful INGREDIENTS:
and distinctive spice, the essential oil extracted • 6 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
from cardamom seeds has many uses outside the Cardamom Essential Oil
kitchen.
• 4 drops orange essential oil
• 2 drops lime essential oil
For instance, cardamom essential oil helps
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons filtered water
promotes clear breathing and respiratory health.
It also has calming and soothing properties. • 1 Tablespoon unscented liquid castile soap
When diluted in a carrier oil, cardamom essential
oil can double as a massage oil for relieving DIRECTIONS:
stomach discomfort. 1. Pour the ingredients into a pump bottle. Swirl
bottle to mix the ingredients.
Cardamom essential oil can also help protect 2. To use, pump into the palm of your hands and
your skin against external threats. This effect can lather well. Rinse off. Use this soap within
be attributed to the active compounds in it, such two weeks.

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 CARDAMOM ESSENTIAL OIL
ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
Cardamom essential oil boasts a warming, DIRECTIONS:
stimulating and head-clearing aroma. This 1. Pour the ingredients into a glass spray bottle.
aroma, together with the oil’s cleansing Fill the bottle with water.
properties, makes cardamom essential oil a great 2. Shake well to blend. Spray on high-touch
choice for an all-natural, all-purpose cleaner. surfaces.

Follow the recipe below to make your own

REFERENCES:
natural, all-purpose cleaner using cardamom
• https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/
essential oil. The best part about this cleaner is
health-benefits-cardamom-essential-oil/
that you can use it to clean virtually any kind of
surface, even your furniture. • https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/
essential-oil-tips/cardamom-essential-oil-
INGREDIENTS: uses-benefits-recipes-free-guide
• 20–25 drops Health Ranger Select Organic • https://www.willfrolicforfood.com/blog/
Cardamom Essential Oil diy-natural-all-purpose-cleaning-spray-
• 10 drops tea tree essential oil with-essential-oils
• 4 tablespoons unscented liquid castile soap
• Water

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 ENERGIZING ROSEMARY DIFFUSER BLEND
Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen herb that DIRECTIONS:
belongs to the mint family. It’s commonly added 1. Fill your diffuser with clean tap water. Do not
to Mediterranean dishes, especially savory ones. overfill or your diffuser may not run properly.
As an essential oil, rosemary has a characteristic Most diffusers have a water level line inside
woody fragrance. that you can follow.
2. Add your essential oils.
In ancient times, rosemary was considered to
3. Place the cap or top of your diffuser back on.
be sacred by the ancient Greeks, Egyptians,
Turn on your diffuser and enjoy the scent.
Hebrews and Romans. It was used for both
culinary and medicinal purposes. In ancient
Greece and Rome, for instance, rosemary was NOTES:
thought to strengthen memory. • Don’t place your diffuser in direct sunlight or
near sunny windows and fans.
Researchers now know that rosemary can boost • If you’re using your diffuser in a small room
brain function because it helps prevent the like the bathroom or your bedroom, a small
breakdown of acetylcholine, a brain chemical diffuser should do the trick. Larger, more
that’s important for thinking, concentration and open rooms may need a more powerful
memory. diffuser.
• Ideally, you should only diffuse essential oils
This energizing blend that contains rosemary over short periods of time. Doing so helps
oil can be an instant pick-me-up when you’re give your nose and your body a break from
feeling tired: the strong fragrances. Diffuse for 10 –15
minutes then turn your diffuser off for the
INGREDIENTS: next 30 –60 minutes.
• 2 drops Health Ranger Select Organic • You can also use this essential oil blend for
Rosemary Essential Oil a reed diffuser. Just swap the water for two
• 2 drops grapefruit essential oil tablespoons of rubbing alcohol or witch hazel.
• 2 drops white fir essential oil Pour this and the essential oils into a small
• 2 drops lemon essential oil glass jar and mix using one of the reeds. Add
• Clean, room temperature tap water the rest of your reeds and fan them out.
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 HOMEMADE ROSEMARY INSECT REPELLENT
Pesky insects are the bane of outdoor activities, NOTES:
especially in the summer. Luckily, you can make • You can easily double or triple this recipe for
your own natural insect repellent spray using longer outdoor activities like camping trips.
rosemary essential oil. The oil’s unique woody • You can also use this recipe as a rub-on
aroma can effectively repel mosquitoes and other
repellent instead of a spray. If making a
insects.
rub-on, keep only the rosemary essential oil
Follow this recipe to make your own natural and sweet almond oil. Add them to a small
insect repellent using rosemary essential oil: bottle or jar. Shake the bottle and rub a small
amount of the oil directly on your skin.
INGREDIENTS:
• 15–25 drops Health Ranger Select Organic REFERENCES:
Rosemary Essential Oil
• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/
• 1 1/2 tablespoons distilled water
rosemary-oil-benefits
• 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
• https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/
• 1 teaspoon witch hazel
diffuser-recipes/rosemary-diffuser-blends
• https://homeguides.sfgate.com/tea-tree-
DIRECTIONS:
bug-repellent-87105.html
1. Pour all of the ingredients into a spray bottle.
2. Shake well before spraying on your skin.

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 DIY LEMON OIL ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
Lemon essential oil is one of the most popular DIRECTIONS:
1. Pack a large glass jar with leftover citrus
essential oils used today because of its refreshing,
citrusy aroma. Derived from fresh lemon peel, peels. Fill the jar to the brim with white
this essential oil can help with morning sickness vinegar.
during pregnancy. It can also support your 2. Close the jar and leave it in a sunny spot to
body’s natural ability to heal. infuse for at least two weeks.
3. Strain the vinegar, discard the peels and pour
Lemon essential oil has powerful cleansing it back into the jar.
4. Pour 1/2 cup of the infused vinegar into a
properties. Limonene, an active component of
spray bottle. Add water and lemon essential
lemon essential oil, can protect you from external
oil. Screw on the lid and shake well.
threats. In addition, this versatile oil can also
help you get rid of bad odors. Here’s how to HOW TO USE:
make your own all-purpose cleaner using lemon • Shake the spray bottle before each use. Spray
essential oil: onto hard surfaces and wipe clean with a
damp cloth.
INGREDIENTS: • Take note that the acid in vinegar can etch
• 20 drops Health Ranger Select Organic natural stone, so avoid using it on natural
Lemon Essential Oil stone countertops, tiles and the like.
• 4 cups citrus peels • The cleaner does smell like vinegar, but it
• 2 cups water should quickly dissipate, leaving you with a
• White vinegar nice, citrusy scent.
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 GENTLE LEMON DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix the ingredients in a small glass jar or
OIL SCRUB container using a wooden or stainless steel
spoon.
Lemon essential oil is great for homemade 2. The mixture should have a crumb-like
skincare products because it contains vitamin C. texture. Stir in more sugar or oil if needed.
This nutrient doubles as an antioxidant that can
protect cells from oxidative stress. HOW TO USE:
• For silky-smooth skin, use 1–2 tablespoons
of the lemon sugar scrub on your body while
Lemon essential oil can also help promote the
taking a shower. Don’t scrub too vigorously.
growth of healthy, glowing skin. Just add a few
• Rinse when done.
drops of this oil to a gentle homemade facial
scrub. Here’s a simple recipe: REFERENCES:
• https://www.healthline.com/health/lemon-
INGREDIENTS: essential-oil
• 15–20 drops Health Ranger Select Organic • https://wholefully.com/homemade-all-
Lemon Essential Oil purpose-cleaner/
• 1 cup coconut sugar • https://www.essentialoilhaven.com/lemon-
• 1/2 cup jojoba oil sugar-scrub-diy-recipe/

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 CITRONELLA ESSENTIAL OIL
INSECT REPELLENT
Citronella essential oil is commonly used in • 25 drops peppermint essential oil
aromatherapy. The oil is extracted from the • 15 drops tea tree essential oil
tall, thin leaves of two varieties of lemongrass: • 1/4 cup distilled water
Cymbopogon nardus, or the Ceylon variety, and C. • 2 tablespoons witch hazel extract
winterianus, or the Java variety. • 1 teaspoon jojoba oil

The Java variety is said to be of higher quality DIRECTIONS:

because it has more beneficial compounds, 1. Pour the ingredients into a clean spray bottle.
such as citronellal, limonene and geraniol. Shake to combine.
These compounds are responsible for citronella 2. Spray onto exposed skin or clothing. Avoid
essential oil’s powerful effects against pests. They
the eye area. Reapply every 2 hours or as
also help protect cells from oxidative stress.
needed. Store in a cool, dark place when not
in use.
Citronella essential oil is well-known for its
sweet, refreshing aroma. It is also commonly
used as a natural insect repellent, especially in
NOTES:
the summer when mosquitoes and other pests • Only some essential oils are safe to apply
are most active. Here’s a recipe for a natural directly on your skin. Avoid putting citronella
insect repellent that makes use of citronella essential oil on your skin without first diluting
essential oil: it in a carrier oil or lotion.
• You can spray this insect repellent on your
INGREDIENTS: dog’s collar to repel pests like ticks. But this
• 30 drops Health Ranger Select Organic isn’t safe for cats. Citrus essential oils are
Citronella Essential Oil toxic to cats.
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 DIY CITRONELLA ESSENTIAL OIL
HAND SANITIZER
Thanks to its numerous beneficial compounds, • 1/2 tablespoon rosehip oil
citronella essential oil can help uplift your mood • 1/2 tablespoon sweet almond oil
and rid indoor air of any unpleasant odors.
DIRECTIONS:
The bioactive compounds in citronella essential 1. To a small bowl, add aloe gel, alcohol and
oil can also help protect you from external
rosehip and sweet almond oil. Whisk to
threats. As such, this oil is a great ingredient
combine.
to use in homemade cleaning solutions, as well
as all-natural personal care products like hand 2. Whisk in the essential oils.
sanitizers. 3. Pour the mixture into a clean plastic squeeze-
top bottle. Don’t overfill. Screw on the top
Follow this recipe to make your own safe and and shake before each use.
natural hand sanitizer using citronella essential
oil: REFERENCES:
INGREDIENTS: • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-
• 5–10 drops Health Ranger Select Organic benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-
Citronella Essential Oil citronella-essential-oil.html
• 5–10 drops ylang-ylang essential oil • https://tasty-yummies.com/homemade-
• 5–10 drops eucalyptus essential oil essential-oil-insect-repellent-spray/
• 1 cup rubbing alcohol • https://bigfamilyorganisedchaos.com/easy-
• 1/3 cup fresh aloe gel diy-hand-sanitizer/

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 HOMEMADE excellent ingredient to use for a homemade bath
soap. Here’s a simple recipe that combines the
CINNAMON BARK SOAP relaxing nature of aromatherapy with gentle
exfoliation:
When you think of cinnamon, you probably
think of powdered cinnamon or strips of INGREDIENTS:
cinnamon bark. But cinnamon is also available • 5 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
in another form: as essential oil. In fact, humans Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
have been using cinnamon bark essential oil for • 1 cup natural oatmeal melt and pour soap base
hundreds of years to support their overall health. • 1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tablespoon ground nutmeg
Cinnamon bark essential oil is made from the
bark of Cinnamomum verum, a bushy, evergreen DIRECTIONS:
tree native to Sri Lanka. This aromatic essential 1. Melt the soap base using a double boiler.
oil is widely used in aromatherapy. Cinnamon 2. Remove the soap base from the heat and set
bark essential oil is hailed today for its stress- it on a countertop. Stir in the cinnamon bark
relieving effects, among other benefits. essential oil, ground cinnamon and nutmeg
until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Cinnamon bark essential oil has a warming, 3. Pour the mixture into a soap mold of your
soothing effect on the skin that helps stimulate choice.
circulation. Many people also find its aroma 4. Put the soap in the refrigerator for a few
relaxing. Cinnamon bark essential oil is an hours to let it set.
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 REJUVENATING CINNAMON BARK FACE MASK
Though not as popular as other essential oils DIRECTIONS:
commonly used in skincare products, cinnamon 1. Combine the ingredients in a clean, medium-
bark essential oil holds its own when it comes sized bowl. It should form a thick paste.
to supporting the growth of healthy, glowing 2. If the mixture is too thick, add more lemon
skin. Plus, the relaxing aroma of cinnamon juice.
bark essential oil may provide stress relief and
promote alertness. HOW TO USE:
• Apply the mixture to your entire face or to
areas that are particularly red or dry.
Make your own rejuvenating cinnamon bark
• Let the paste sit on your face for 20 minutes
essential oil face mask with this recipe:
before rinsing it off. Gently pat your face dry
with a clean towel.
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 drops Health Ranger Select Organic REFERENCES:
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil • https://www.wellandgood.com/cinnamon-
• 2 drops nutmeg essential oil essential-oil-benefits/
• 1 tablespoon raw organic honey • https://www.essentialoilhaven.com/diy-
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice cinnamon-essential-oil-soap/
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg • https://www.youngliving.com/blog/save-
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon face-5-diys-for-your-skin-type/

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 NATURAL TEA TREE OIL
ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
You shouldn’t have to put up with strong INGREDIENTS:
chemical odors whenever you clean around • 10 drops Health Ranger Select Organic Tea
your home. Instead of using chemical cleaners, Tree Essential Oil
make your own using safe and effective natural • 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
ingredients like tea tree oil.
DIRECTIONS:
Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melaleuca 1. Pour the ingredients into a clean spray bottle.
alternifolia, a small tree endemic to Australia. 2. Shake well to combine.
Aboriginal people on the continent have used tea
tree oil for hundreds of years to relieve all kinds HOW TO USE:
of ailments. Today, tea tree oil is hailed for its • You can use this natural cleaner on any hard
surfaces, such as kitchen countertops, floors,
cleansing and antiseptic properties.
tables and sinks. Take note that the acid
in vinegar can etch natural stone, so avoid
As a natural cleaner, tea tree oil can rid your marble and granite surfaces.
home of external threats. Follow this recipe to • To clean mirrors and windows without
make your own all-purpose cleaner: leaving streaks, use a microfiber cloth.

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 GENTLE TEA TREE OIL FACE CLEANSER
No natural skincare arsenal is complete without HOW TO USE:
tea tree oil. Tea tree oil can help protect the • Gently massage your skin with a small
skin against external threats. It also has natural amount of the oil for one minute. Massage
soothing properties that help relieve minor skin the oil down your neck as well. Don’t scrub
problems, such as redness, clogged pores and vigorously.
breakouts. Tea tree oil also helps relieve bug • Wet a clean washcloth with tolerably hot
bites. water and place it over your face. Let it sit
until it cools.
Tea tree oil can support your skin’s natural • With the washcloth, wipe the excess oil off
ability to heal. Its natural cleansing properties your face.
also make it a great ingredient for a homemade • Pat your face dry with a clean towel. Do this
facial wash. Here’s how you can make your own: only once every day in the evening.
INGREDIENTS:
• 15 drops Health Ranger Select Organic Tea REFERENCES:
Tree Essential Oil • https://detoxinista.com/homemade-all-
• 1/2 cup grapeseed oil purpose-cleaner
• 1/4 cup jojoba oil • https://www.onesweetmess.
com/2013/07/02/homemade-tea-tree-oil-
DIRECTIONS: facial-cleanser/
1. Mix the ingredients in a clean bowl. • https://www.naturallivingideas.com/
2. Pour into a clean glass jar with a lid. essential-oil-skin-patch-test/

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 HOMEMADE OREGANO
OIL MOISTURIZING
LOTION
Thanks to its abundance of antioxidants, such as
thymol and carvacrol, oregano essential oil can
help protect your cells from the damaging effects
of oxidative stress.

Both thymol and carvacrol can also help repel

bugs. Studies show that these natural chemicals
are effective against mosquitoes and even some
DIY OREGANO OIL ALL- ticks. This is why you can find oregano essential
PURPOSE CLEANER oil in conventional insect repellent lotions and
sprays.
Oregano is a staple of the Mediterranean diet.
For thousands of years, humans have used it For clean and moisturized skin, try slathering
to enhance the flavor of many dishes and treat on a natural lotion made with oregano essential
various ailments. The only thing better than oil. It can even double as a moisturizing hand
oregano is oregano essential oil. sanitizer. Follow this recipe to make your own
lotion:
Oregano essential oil is loaded with antioxidants
INGREDIENTS:
and other powerful compounds. According to
• 14 drops Health Ranger Select Organic
studies, these components are behind oregano
Oregano Essential Oil
essential oil’s long list of health benefits.
• 2 drops lemon essential oil
• 1/4 cup avocado oil
For instance, oregano essential oil can support
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
your body’s natural ability to heal. It can also
protect against external threats. When used as a
DIRECTIONS:
natural cleanser, oregano essential oil can even
1. Pour the essential oils into a sanitized glass jar
help dispel unpleasant odors. Follow this simple
or container.
recipe to make your own all-purpose cleaner
2. Melt the coconut oil. Pour it into the jar along
using oregano essential oil:
with avocado oil.
INGREDIENTS: 3. Place the jar in the refrigerator to allow the
• 20 drops Health Ranger Select Organic oils to combine and set. Once set, you should
Oregano Essential Oil be left with a nice, fragrant lotion.
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons unscented liquid castile soap REFERENCES:
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
DIRECTIONS: articles/324203
1. Pour the ingredients into a sanitized glass • https://www.offthegridnews.com/how-
spray bottle. to-2/cleaning-with-oregano-oil/
2. Screw on the lid. Shake well before each use. • http://wildflowerramblings.com/health/
Store in a cool, dry place. how-to-make-oregano-lotion/
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