DoTERRA essential oils for beginners
Are you new to essential oils? Here’s a simple rundown of how to start your journey with doTERRA essential oils.
Start with the basics.
Lemon
- Characteristics:
Cleansing, revitalizing, encouraging - For cleaning tables, counters and other surfaces
- Use it to remove gum, glue, and other sticky residue
- Use it to give your favorite desserts or drinks a tangy flavor
- Can aid digestive health
- Diffuse to purify the air and create an invigorating and refreshing aroma in the air
Lavender (lavender)
- Characteristics:
Soothing, calming - In preparation for a good night and restful sleep, put a few drops on the pillow
- Apply directly to reduce blemishes
- A few drops in the bath water can literally wash away stress
- Taking 1-2 drops can help calm the nervous system
Peppermint (peppermint)
- Characteristics:
Cooling, energizing, natural insect repellent - Take internally to relieve occasional stomach upsets
- Apply a few drops to the neck to cool down
- Diffuse next to the bed at night for a clean, refreshing scent
- Massage onto the head and neck to relieve tension
- Add to the shampoo or conditioner for a stimulating head massage
Frankincense (frankincense)
- Characteristics:
Renewing, beautifying, rejuvenating, grounding - Take internally to support healthy cell and immune system function *
- Apply topically to improve skin blemishes
- Diffusion enables a feeling of relaxation
Melaleuca (tea tree)
- Characteristics:
Calming, cleansing - 1-2 drops together with your facial cleanser or your moisturizer brings additional deep cleansing; alternatively apply to skin after shaving
- Apply to fingernails and toenails to keep the nails looking clean and healthy
- Use as an effective surface cleaner
- Add a few drops to the shampoo or massage into the scalp
- Add to toothpaste or mix into water as a simple mouthwash
doTERRA Breathe Airway Mixture
- Characteristics:
Invigorating, refreshing, breathing - Apply externally to the chest to breathe deeply
- Diffuse next to the bed at night for clear breathing air
- Apply diluted to the upper lip and inhale deeply: invigorates and clears the senses
- Apply topically at home on a cold, rainy day: you feel refreshed and the mood rises
doTERRA Deep Blue Soothing Blend
- Characteristics:
Soothing, relaxing - Apply to feet and knees before and after exercise
- Make your muscles happy after training and apply it to the appropriate parts of the body
- Massage into the lower back after a day of sitting at a desk or after physical work
doTERRA ZenGest
- Characteristics:
Oil blend for digestion - Take a few drops to aid digestion
- To support the digestive system, take a few drops in water or tea
- Rubbing a few drops on the stomach will reduce flatulence, gas formation and indigestion
doTERRA On Guard
- Characteristics:
Protective oil blend - To strengthen the immune system before a trip or at the change of the season, add 2-3 drops to a veggie capsule or take directly
- Diffuse at home or in the office in autumn and winter months