Have you been feeling stressed lately? Having difficulty sleeping, or maybe interested in boosting your immune system for cold and flu season? Perhaps you just want an amazing smelling home. In any case, there is an essential oil blend for that!
Whether you are looking for ways to make your environment smell nicer, or you are looking for health-boosting essential oil blends that you can use in your diffuser, you are in the right place.
Keep reading to find out all about the recipes you can use, and to which effect. Keep in mind that your health isn’t just physical – mental and psychological health are so important as well!
Where to Buy and NOT Buy Essential Oils
Before we dive in to essential oils and their uses, let me take a moment to address where you can buy safe and effective essential oils.
Let’s talk Amazon. I love the product selection and fast shipping Amazon offers. And I’m even an affiliate for their company, which means I earn commissions by promoting their products. But please do not ever buy your essential oils from Amazon!
There are far too many fraudulent companies that will copy the label and look of reputable brands, fill the bottles with diluted or chemical laced oils, and sell them as pure and organic essential oils to unsuspecting customers. So even if it’s a brand you trust, I always recommend buying from the source when it comes to essential oils and never on Amazon. Just play it safe, okay? Because I love you, and you love you!
Another company I do not recommend buying from that I have seen advertising everywhere lately is Revive essential oils. Quickly rising in popularity, Revive sells copycat versions of the popular blends from MLM companies doTERRA and Young Living. They promise quality that meets those of the original companies, however, my experience with experimenting with their oils raised personal concerns about the legitimacy of their claims. They caused irritation and reactions that I have never experienced with pure essential oils from doTERRA and Young Living. So if you feel yourself tempted by their much lower price tag for premium quality blends, consider for yourself whether it’s worth the risk.
All right, those are my two big NO-NOs when it comes to shopping for essential oils. Now for the good ones!
I personally use and love Plant Therapy as my primary source for essential oils because:
- They have transparent quality testing and third-party certifications on each product.
- They offer a ton of solid information about how to use essential oils on their blog.
- I especially love their Kid-Safe Blends which make buying oils for use around a family so much easier.
- They are the most affordable brand of pure and organic oils I have found.
I will say that I also enjoy and trust the quality of doTERRA and Young Living essential oils. Some of my favorite blends I get from them, however their oils are more expensive due to the fact that they are MLM companies with multiple layers of commisions to pay out on every bottle of oil sold. If you want a solid MLM to join and try to earn income selling essential oils, I have friends in both and recommend both of these companies.
So all that is to say, my favorite go-to for single organic oils and several great blends is Plant Therapy, but I also love some of the blends from doTERRA and Young Living. Give any of them a go and let me know your favorites!
One more note before we discuss oils and their uses:
Essential oils can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Read this post to learn about some of the risks and other considerations when using them.
Popular Essential Oil Combinations & Uses
Want to dabble with some basic, super simple essential oil blends? Give these a try!
Better Sleep
Many of us are aware of the positive effects that accompany drinking chamomile tea before bed. But, did you know that using your diffuser with specific relaxing essential oils can induce a feeling of calm and rest, thereby not only helping you fall asleep but aiding in a regular sleep cycle? Lavender alone or mixing lavender and vetiver essential oils can be a great place to start to help those who struggle with getting restful sleep.
Happier Mood
Although it may be difficult to see beauty in the things happening to us at the moment, I truly believe that there is something to be happy about every day. If this is something you struggle with, try mixing bergamot and lavender essential oils. While lavender oil helps you reach a state of relaxation, bergamot has been shown to help decrease anxiety while also boosting dopamine and serotonin production.
Cleaner Air
As many of us are staying at home a lot more than we previously did, and as the cold winter months are keeping us inside with the heating on high day-and-night, cleaning the air is more important than ever. Mixing lemon and tea tree oil will not only make the room your diffuser is in smell wonderful, but it will also help purify it. In fact, studies have shown that tea tree oil has antiseptic properties, as does lemon oil! Tea tree oil is well-known for its cleansing properties as it is also used to treat injuries and infections. Lemon is detoxing and a great cleaning agent and stain remover. I never go without either of these two incredible oils.
Detox
When you think of a detox, what comes to your mind? Perhaps you think of something fruity, citrusy, or simply something that smells refreshing and natural. Try mixing lemon and grapefruit essential oils together for an invigorating detox blend! These have also been known to reduce anxiety and depression, relieve pain, and even improve the symptoms of a cold while leaving you feeling energized. Lemon oil is also known to improve your skin and treat acne. With so many benefits, why not try it out?
Breathe Better
Are you down with a cold or stuffy due to allergies? Perhaps you just want to breathe in an aroma that feels fresh and calming? In either case, using eucalyptus and lavender is going to help you breathe. The lavender oil provides relaxation benefits while eucalyptus is known for its strong and refreshing smell and opening up the sinuses.
These are just a few simple starter blends that tend to be popular and work well for most, but they barely scratch the surface of the countless amazing combinations you can try! Keep reading for many more that you can play with today.
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56 Must-Try Essential Oil Blend Recipes
Feel free to experiment to find the diffuser blends that you love and work best for you. Here are several wonderful diffuser blend recipes that I enjoy and recommend to get your experiments started!
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Mood & Focus
SMART FOCUS BLEND
4 drops peppermint essential oil
4 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops rosemary essential oil
BRAIN POWER BLEND
3 drops rosemary essential oil
3 drops frankincense essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
ATTENTION BLEND
1 drop basil essential oil
1 drop rosemary essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops grapefruit essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
BALANCING BLEND
3 drops bergamot essential oil
3 drops patchouli essential oil
3 drops ylang ylang essential oil
DE-STRESS ME BLEND
4 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops clary sage essential oil
2 drops ylang ylang essential oil
1 drop marjoram essential oil
CHILL TIME BLEND
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops roman chamomile essential oil
2 drops ylang ylang essential oil
PEACEFUL BLEND
4 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops cedarwood essential oil
2 drops wild orange essential oil
1 drop ylang ylang essential oil
CALMING BLEND
4 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops vetiver essential oil
1 drop clary sage essential oil
1 drop lemon essential oil
SOOTHING BLEND
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops geranium essential oil
2 drops roman chamomile essential oil
2 drops clary sage essential oil
2 drops ylang ylang essential oil
RELAXING BLEND
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops lime essential oil
3 drops mandarin essential oil
ENERGIZER BLEND
3 drops rosemary essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
3 drops lemon essential oil
PICK-ME-UP BLEND
2 drops grapefruit essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
3 drops rosemary essential oil
PRODUCTIVE DAY BLEND
3 drops wild orange essential oil
3 drops frankincense essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
RISE & SHINE BLEND
4 drops wild orange essential oil
4 drops peppermint essential oil
HAPPY DAY BLEND
3 drops bergamot essential oil
2 drops geranium essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
MOOD BOOSTER BLEND
2 drops frankincense essential oil
2 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops wild orange essential oil
2 drops lime essential oil
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Health & Wellness
IMMUNE BOOSTER BLEND
2 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops wild orange essential oil
STAY WELL BLEND
2 drops lemon essential oil
1 drop lime essential oil
2 drops peppermint essential oil
1 drop rosemary essential oil
2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
1 drop clove essential oil
GERM DEFENSE BLEND
2 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops wild orange essential oil
SLEEP WELL BLEND
3 drops juniper berry essential oil
3 drops roman chamomile essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
NIGHTTIME BLEND
4 drops cedarwood essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
PLEASANT DREAMS BLEND
3 drops vetiver essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops frankincense essential oil
SWEET REST BLEND
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops marjoram essential oil
1 drop orange essential oil
1 drop roman chamomile essential oil
ALLERGY RELIEF BLEND
3 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
HEADACHE RELIEF BLEND
2 drops marjoram essential oil
2 drops thyme essential oil
2 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
TENSION MELTER BLEND
6 drops peppermint essential oil
4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops myrrh essential oil
HAPPY HORMONES BLENDS
5 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops clary sage essential oil
1 drop ylang ylang essential oil
PAIN AWAY BLEND
9 drops rosemary essential oil
5 drops melaleuca essential oil
4 drops geranium essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
COLD RELIEF BLEND
5 drops rosemary essential oil
4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
4 drops peppermint essential oil
3 drops cypress essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
BREATHE EASY BLEND
4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
4 drops peppermint essential oil
BUG AWAY BLEND
4 drops spearmint essential oil
4 drops peppermint essential oil
4 drops citronella essential oil
1 drop lemongrass essential oil
INSECT REPELLENT BLEND
2 drops lemongrass essential oil
2 drops thyme essential oil
2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops basil essential oil
DEET ALTERNATIVE BLEND
1 drop lemongrass essential oil
1 drop melaleuca essential oil
1 drop thyme essential oil
1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
1 drop rosemary essential oil
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends that Smell Amazing
WELCOMING BLEND
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops rosemary essential oil
CITRUS BLISS BLEND
3 drops wild orange essential oil
3 drops grapefruit essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops bergamot essential oil
FRESH AIR BLEND
3 drops melaleuca essential oil
3 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops lime essential oil
REFRESHING BREEZE BLEND
4 drops vetiver essential oil
3 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops peppermint essential oil
CLEANER AIR BLEND
3 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops melaleuca essential oil
2 drops cilantro essential oil
2 drops lime essential oil
ROOM PURIFIER BLEND
3 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops melaleuca essential oil
2 drops lime essential oil
2 drops white fir essential oil
2 drops cilantro essential oil
MAN CAVE BLEND
2 drops white fir essential oil
2 drops cypress essential oil
2 drops wintergreen essential oil
FALL BLEND
4 drops wild orange essential oil
3 drops cinnamon essential oil
3 drops ginger essential oil
SUMMERTIME BLEND
3 drops grapefruit essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops spearmint essential oil
SPRING BLEND
2 drops geranium essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops roman chamomile essential oil
WINTER BLEND
3 drops white fir essential oil
3 drops wild orange essential oil
2 drops wintergreen essential oil
FALL WREATH BLEND
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops balsam fir essential oil
CHRISTMAS BLEND
4 drops patchouli essential oil
4 drops cinnamon essential oil
3 drops orange essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
1 drop ylang ylang essential oil
PINE FRESH BLEND
4 drops pine essential oil
4 drops lemon essential oil
SPICED CHAI BLEND
3 drops cardamom essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
1 drop ginger essential oil
VANILLA SPICE BLEND
4 drops vanilla oleoresin essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
PUMPKIN PIE BLEND
4 drops cardamom essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil
1 drop cinnamon essential oil
1 drop clove essential oil
GINGER COOKIES BLEND
3 drops ginger essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
SPICED CITRUS BLEND
4 drops wild orange essential oil
3 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops clove essential oil
WARM APPLE PIE BLEND
2 drops clove essential oil
2 drops cinnamon essential oil
2 drops ginger essential oil
1 drop nutmeg essential oil
CANDY STORE BLEND
4 drops wild orange essential oil
4 drops wintergreen essential oil
WOODSY BLEND
4 drops frankincense essential oil
3 drops white fir essential oil
2 drops cedarwood essential oil
CITRUS FOREST BLEND
2 drops lime essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
1 drop orange essential oil
1 drop bergamot essential oil
1 drop white fir essential oil
TROPICAL PARADISE BLEND
5 drops bergamot essential oil
3 drops grapefruit essential oil
2 drops ylang ylang essential oil
Please note: Everyone’s body is very different and responds differently to different oils. If these blends don’t work for you, there are many other recipes available try! I encourage you to research, experiment, and discover your favorites for yourself.
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