I’ve been an “oiler” for over 7 years, I’ve learned which essential oils have multiple purposes and which ones are easiest to use for our family and the issues that come up. Oils aren’t the answer for all things but they sure have shocked me at their effectiveness vs. traditional approaches.
I get asked often, what I would pick to get started, which oils are the best to keep around? So here is my personal list, of course this is just one person’s opinion and I’m not trying to treat or cure or diagnose because I’m not a Dr. trial and error have worked for us.
Lavender
- the ninja of all oils
- Moto: when in doubt use lavender!
- Too much sun
- Any owies!
- Relief for my head
- Relief for my anxious nerves!
- Super calming in a diffuser with any fir oil like Idaho Balsam Fir or Spruce
- Awesome to add to any lotion especially for my face!
- Super gentle for my kids
Peppermint
- When I’m tired- I diffuse with citrus oils, orange is my fav
- My head kinda hurts- I apply to temples and back of neck, AVOID YOUR EYES!
- Body heat rising….. apply to the back of my neck and spine, usually I use with a carrier oil, like V6 or sweet almond oil.
Frankincense
- when I have some issues with spots or wrinkles on my face I will apply in my moisturizer or directly to the area I’m concerned with, 1-2 drops.
- It’s also a blessing to use when I’m having some anxious feelings or trouble focusing
DiGize
- I dilute 50% oils, 50% carrier oil and I add a roller top for ease of use.
- After a meal that might cause issues in the gut. When my stomach is just not pleased with whatever we roll right over our belly buttons
Purification
- For all the stinky in our house of 7 on a farm!
- Easily add with orange essential oil to the diffuser for after frying bacon!
- Create a spray in a 2 oz bottle; 1 tbsp witch hazel, 15 drops purification, 5 drops orange, fill with distilled water, it will work wonders in your family vehicle and pre-teen/teen’s stinky butt shoes!
- Bugs be bothering you in the summer? I put a drop at wrists, ankles and back of neck
Lemon
- For all the cleaning and refreshing the air.
- I will use with baking soda for toilets and sinks.
- I add 2-3 drops in with my dishwasher powder!
- I have a face mask I will use it in to lighten spots on my skin.
- It helps with all things sticky, especially labels that you can’t get off.
Thieves Blend–
- For all the yucky places that need some good cleaning!
- Diffuse with orange for yuck in the air.
- We apply to feet and dilute to apply to our spines in winter months.
- You can make your own handsoap with castile soap, thieves and distilled water.
- You can make your own spray cleaner but honestly it’s cheaper and WAY easier to just get the Thieves concentrated household cleaner.
Valor and/or Stress Away
- For all the mama’s and people that feel like they need a moment or more .
- I make a roller to apply to my neck and chest.
- You can easily diffuse these, I prefer separately.
- LOVING the new Calm CBD roller from Young Living too, makes it easier to just take anywhere for any bad day or crumby situation.
I think I would be fine if these were all I had available and I don’t run out of them! You don’t need a stash of 50 oils, honestly just 10-15 will do wonders for many things. Oils are easy or I wouldn’t use them! I have 5 kids a #hotfarmerhubbie and life to do! So simple and efficent is the way I roll or it’s a no go.
Share in the comments what other oils you would add to this list!
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