Why use essential oils?

ESSENTIAL OILS

Are effective, natural and work fast, without side effects, taking:

22 seconds to reach the BRAIN

2 minutes to be found in the BLOODSTREAM

20 minutes to affect EVERY CELL IN YOUR BODY

Essential Oils

Essential oils are volatile compounds naturally occurring in certain plants. They are extracted from seeds, flowers, bark, resin, leaves, rinds and roots. "volatile" means they easily evaporate at normal temperatures.

Not all essential oils are tested prior to being sent to market. We have chosen to partner with doTERRA click here to see why ↓

Why we chose doTERRA?

Benefits

Essential oils provide a number of benefits to plants, and many of those benefits are passed onto the human body with appropriate application:

- physical support - purifying, cleansing and calming on skin

- emotional support - comforting, relaxing or uplifting, help lessen feelings of tension

- communication via chemical signals.

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How to use doTERRA essential oils effectively

Aromatic

Diffuse - put 4-8 drops in a diffuser to spread the oil throughout the room.

From Hands - Inhale a couple drops from cupped hands.

From Bottle - crack that lid and enjoy the aroma straight from the bottle.

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Topical

Neat - Apply certain oils directly to skin without dilution.

Dilute - Dilute with Fractionated coconut Oil or other carrier oil/lotion as required.

Roller Bottle - Put 10-20 drops in a roller bottle. Fill the rest with Fractionated Coconut Oil.

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Internal

Drink with water - drink 1-2 drops with water (for oils with a friendly taste)

Sublingually - Place a drop under the tongue for rapid absorption.

Veggie Capsule - put oils in an empty veggie cap, and take with water.

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Essential oils are the immune system of plants and help protect them, ward off pests, attract other animals and even help heal themselves with their aromatic compounds. We can enhance our own immune system and replicate the same using these complex chemical compounds in similar ways. This is why we feel it is so vital to be aligned with a company that believes in the importance of quality so that we can use them on our skin, in the air for our families and also internally.

doTERRA is committed to source the best products by looking at where the plant grows naturally, with the best growing conditions. They rely on the expert knowledge of the local farmers from the 40 different countries that they source products from, as they have nurtured the essential oil plants for generations.

doTERRA recruits their expertise into a Global Botanical Network and, in so doing, responsibly supports thousands of jobs around the world.

Our top 10 essential oils

When looking at your essential oil needs, we will be happy to discuss these with you to identify the best essential oils to meet your own personal needs or we can direct to a kit which is a fantastic way to get you started on your oil journey. Book a call with us or please visit our ‘How to buy products’ page.

The Home Essential Kit is the best value for money with almost 3 times the oils for just under double of the lowest priced kit. It has the larger 15 ml bottles, for nearly all of the top 10 oils, along with a diffuser, which makes getting the oils out in to your environment easy and also smelling amazing for the whole family!

These all also come in a Touch roller ball which is pre-diluted with fractionated coconut oil which makes them convenient and easy to use for the whole family.

OnGuard Blend	Oregano

OnGuard is the proprietary blend used to help support your immune system. OnGuard is doTERRA’s signature blend of Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, and Rosemary Leaf/Flower essential oils and used internally can be very effective for assisting in the colder months. Ideally used with a carrier oil on the bottoms of the feet and taken internally in a veggie cap or in the diffuser for the whole family. Great as an air or sink cleanser, place a drop in water for mouthwash or throat gargle and use to help eliminate germs by making your own kitchen spray - see blog.	Oregano has been known as one of the most potent and beneficial essential oils. Oregano can be found in cookbooks and cabinets around the world, as a food flavouring. The essential oil is extracted from the fragrant leaves of the plant with the primary chemical component of Oregano being carvacol, a phenol, which makes it one of the most multifaceted and powerful essential oils in the world. In case of skin contact, Oregano should be diluted with a carrier oil as it is classed as a ‘hot’ oil. This is also a great cleaner and amazing to support the gut. Helpful to use on rough spots on your feet and toenails and other skin imperfections. With other benefits for skin and health always dilute heavily with fractionated coconut oil and less is more with this oil.
Frankincense	Lavender

Frankincense is the most prized and precious oils due to its rich aroma and often referred to as the “king" of essential oils. Centuries ago, ancient Egyptians used Frankincense resin for everything from perfume to salves for the skin. Its soothing and beautifying properties may be rejuvenating to skin and may help reduce the appearance of imperfections when applied topically along with being soothing emotionally Use with lavender and peppermint to calm head and neck tension. Use on overworked hands and great for nail health and strength. Excellent to add with other calming oils for anxious feelings or add in to your skin care routine or moisturiser.	A different Lavender to which you have normally experienced and not just what your Grandmother used. Anciently, the Romans and Egyptians would use Lavender for bathing and other beauty products. It has been found to be incredible to help to so the skin issues as well as having calming properties for the body, mind and spirit. Rub it on your feet for a calming sleep with a carrier oil or add in to a roller ball for use on skin irritations and burns, use in the diffuser before bedtime to calm everyone down and great as an room or bed linen spritz. This essential oil is rich in fragrance and so calming in the bath or to use when you are feeling anxious
Lemon	Peppermint

doTERRA Lemon Oil has multiple benefits and uses. Lemon is frequently added to food to enhance the flavour of desserts and main dishes and it has an uplifting, energising aroma Add a drop to your water (CPTG oils only) for a great tasting drink which has other health benefits too. Use a drop in your hand as an uplifting aroma. Place a drop in your sink or add to dishcloths to help eradicate unwanted smells and freshen them up. This one is great to use on anything sticky - gum in hair, stickers on the wall etc.	Peppermint is always a useful oil to have on hand as it adds a refreshing, minty taste to desserts, beverages and smoothies. It has a high menthol content which separates it from it’s competitors. Peppermint is also frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral care. Try using with a carrier oil when you feel hot, on your wrists and back of the neck, as it has cooling properties. Take a deep breath to clear your airways and also to help boost your mood - great as pick me up when you are feeling tired. Apply to joints as it is cooling and soothing.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca)	Deep Blue

Tea Tree essential oil (or Melaleuca) has been used by the Aborigines of Australia for centuries by crushing the leaves and applying directly to the skin for a cooling effect. It is is best known for its purifying properties to cleanse and purify the air around you, the skin and nails and to support a healthy complexion. Use on skin irritations or mix with lavender and dilute with a carrier oil as a skin cleanser. Great for trouble skin, especially for blackheads and spots. It is also great for cleaning scrapes and bites and also helpful when dealing with feet issues, especially after you have been showering or exercising in public areas. Can be used with OnGuard on your feet and chest to help you get through the colder months.	Deep Blue is the Soothing Blend synergistically bringing together eight essential oils known to comfort and cool joints and muscles. Wintergreen and Peppermint in this blend work together to soothe, especially after an intense workout, bringing comfort to the back, legs, and feet. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil for any aches and pains on the body such as shoulders after working all day at your desk, before a workout, massage on your hands after using them excessively and also great for cramps. Massage in but make sure you avoid any broken skin as it will feel ‘warm’ to ‘hot’ and also cooling at the same time.
Breathe/Air	Digestzen/Zengest

Breathe or Air is a fresh minty, invigorating blend which has a calming and soothing effect when applied topically. When diffused your environment is enriched with a combination of oils meant to help cool and enliven the body, providing you with feelings of clear airways. This is a great one to dilute and apply to the chest when you feel congested or when you need to open your airways. Ideally diffuse at bedtime to help with any sleep issues when your airways feel constricted as this will calm them. Helpful to stimulate brain activity and use as a chest rub before doing a workout. Helpful also to fend off bad smells and aromas due to its fresh fragrance.	Zengest has a unique blend which includes Ginger, Peppermint, Caraway and Fennel essential oils giving incredible support and benefits for stomach discomfort. Take internally or rub on to your tummy to help with any kind of digestive discomfort. A firm favourite in our home and it smells like liquorice. Use on your temples and on the bridge of your nose to help relieve pressure. Dilute and rub on your belly in a clockwise motion for any stomach upset or digestive issues. Try applying to your wrists or just inhaling it when you feel queasy when travelling or any time at all. Great to use after heavy meals and also a great one to diffuse to get rid of unwanted food aromas in the home.