Console is known as the Comforting Blend and combines floral and tree essential oils to promote feelings of comfort and hope. It is also emotionally uplifting. You may find yourself reaching for this blend during times of loss, burden, grief or uncertainty.
Read moreA Drop of... Sandalwood
The Oil of Sacred Devotion
Sandalwood has been used throughout history as an incense in religious ceremonies, meditation and embalming. Its grounding effects and ability to quieten the mind see that it is still used in meditation and spiritual practices today.
With its sweet, woody aroma, Sandalwood is great to include in your beauty regime. It promotes a healthy, smooth complexion and can help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and scars.
For a beautiful at home spa experience, try filling a large bowl with steaming water, then apply 1 or 2 drops to your face. Place your face above the steaming water and cover your head with a towel. This will leave your skin feeling nourished and rejuvenated. You can also try applying 1-2 drops to wet hair to help restore moisture and give hair a silky shine.
Not only is Sandalwood grounding and calming, but it is also uplifting which makes it a great oil to use in your diffuser.
A Drop of... Rosemary
The Oil of Knowledge & Transition
Food is the first thing I think of when it comes to Rosemary. It is no doubt because of its delicious aroma that reminds me of roast meat and vegetables or rosemary and sea salt crackers. You can get the same flavour and smell by substituting a drop or two of Rosemary essential oil in your cooking, instead of using fresh or dried Rosemary leaves.
Aside from its culinary uses, the herbaceous scent of Rosemary is quite uplifting but also rejuvenating and relaxing. Try adding a couple of drops of Rosemary essential oil to your bath to help you relax. You can also try combining Rosemary with a carrier oil for a soothing massage experience.
Rosemary is known as the Oil of Knowledge & Transition. It challenges individuals to look deeper than they normally would and ask more soul-searching questions, so they may receive more inspired answers. It also supports individuals in feeling confident and assured during times of great change in understanding or perspective. Rosemary can help aid focus so is great to diffuse while studying.
A Drop of... On Guard
The Oil of Protection
dōTERRA On Guard (also known as the Protective Blend) is one of dōTERRA’s most popular oils. Combining Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils, it has a warm and spicy aroma which is energising and uplifting.
Apart from helping energise and uplift your spirits, this blend can extend beyond the physical level by aiding individuals in warding off energetic parasites, domineering personalities and other negative influences. It is also incredibly helpful for strengthening the inner resolve to stand up for oneself and live in integrity.
On Guard has incredible uses and benefits for both the body and home. This blend of oils is most commonly used as a non-toxic cleaning agent for skin and household surfaces to help protect against environmental and seasonal threats. When diffused, it can also help to clean and purify the air.
For a tasty and nutritious snack, slice up an apple and put the slices in bowl of water. Add a few drops of dōTERRA On Guard essential oil and let the apples soak. After a few minutes, take the apples out of the water and enjoy a healthy, delicious snack.
dōTERRA have multiple On Guard products available including (but not limited to) Foaming Handwash, Protecting Throat Drops, Natural Whitening Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent and Cleaner Concentrate.
A Drop of... Ylang Ylang
The Oil of the Inner Child
dōTERRA work with the natives of Madagascar to sustainably source their pure Ylang Ylang essential oil. The oil is steam distilled from the unique star-shaped flowers and has a rich floral scent. It is used in aromatherapy for its ability to provide a calming effect whilst simultaneously promoting a positive outlook.
For centuries Ylang Ylang has been used in perfumes due to it’s sweet spicy scent. For a natural perfume, put a drop or two of Ylang Ylang on your wrists. You will also get the calming and uplifting benefits.
Ylang Ylang is often used to support healthy skin and hair and can be frequently found in luxurious hair and skin products for its scent and nourishing and protective properties. Create your own DIY Deep Hair Conditioner by adding Ylang Ylang essential oil to dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil.
Emotionally, Ylang Ylang is a powerful remedy for the heart and it assists in accessing intuition. It allows emotional healing to flow naturally and reminds the individual that joy can be felt and experienced more fully by allowing the heart its full range of emotions.
Due to one of Ylang Ylang oil’s main chemical constituents, germacrene, the oil contains natural abilities to soothe. So not only is Ylang Ylang beautiful to diffuse in your home, it is also an excellent choice for adding to a bath to soak your stresses away.
A Drop of... Wild Orange
The Oil of Abundance
Wild Orange is one of dōTERRA’s top selling essential oils and it is little wonder why. Sustainably sourced from the Dominican Republic, this oil is cold pressed from the peel. The distinct sweet citrus smell combined with its purifying properties, make Wild Orange a popular choice as a natural cleanser for the air and surfaces around the home and office. It can also be used to make a DIY natural furniture polish and skin care products.
The refreshing aroma is energizing and uplifting making it perfect to use to start your day or help give you a lift in the afternoon. Wild Orange combines well with most oils making it popular in diffusers and for topical use.
Wild Orange supports the emotions by inspiring abundance, fostering creativity and supporting a positive mood. It is particularly useful for individuals wanting to share, play, relax and enjoy the bounties of life.
The citrus flavour of dōTERRA Wild Orange can add extra zing to food and drink recipes. It also has the additional benefit of helping to support the immune system. You can try adding a few drops of dōTERRA Wild Orange to your favourite tea or simply add a drop to a glass of water.
A Drop of...Wintergreen
The Oil of Surrender
dōTERRA Wintergreen is sourced as part of the dōTERRA Co-Impact Sourcing® initiative. This initiative creates increased economic opportunity and sustainability. Our Wintergreen is from the rural mountains of Nepal where it is wild harvested by rural villagers then distilled in community-owned distillation facilities.
Wintergreen essential oil has a sweet, minty and refreshing aroma which is uplifting and stimulating. Emotionally, Wintergreen is the oil of surrender. It imbues the soul with strength and teaches how to let go and be free of the negativity and pain one holds on to.
The main chemical component of Wintergreen oil is methyl salicylate. This is a rare organic chemical that is found naturally in only two plants worldwide – Birch and Wintergreen. Methyl Salicylate contains strong soothing and renewing properties. It is warming to the skin when applied topically which makes it fantastic for massaging tired muscles.
Other great ways to use Wintergreen are:
🌟 Diffuse to freshen your home and have a positive and uplifting effect.
🌟 Add a couple of drops to a warm bath to relax the body and mind.
🌟 Place a few drops on a cotton ball and place it in your gym bag to mask the smell of sweaty gym clothes.
🌟 Apply to your skin to help reduce the appearance of blemishes.
A Drop of... Lime
The Oil of Zest for Life
With its distinct citrus flavour and aroma, Lime is refreshing, energizing and has seemingly endless applications. Whether it be cooking, cleaning or personal care, Lime essential oil is a must have.
Emotionally, Lime is known as “The Oil of Zest for Life”. With the ability to uplift, balance, and energise, it revitalises the heart space, giving room for light and joy while clearing discouragement and feelings related to a loss of will to live. Lime instils the determination to face all of life’s challenges and encourages balance between the heart and mind.
Lime is a great purifier of both the body and external environment due to its high limonene content. Some ways to use this are:
🌟 Air: Add Lime to your diffuser when you want to cleanse the air in your home or office and make it smell fresh. It will also lift your mood!
🌟 Surfaces: It is a great natural surface cleaner for countertops. If you have grease spots and sticker residue, try adding a few drops on a cotton pad and rub to remove.
🌟 Body: You can use Lime oil to help purify the skin and hair. Try adding a drop to your facial cleanser or shampoo.
🌟 Internal: Lime can also be used as an internal cleanser to support healthy immune function. Consider adding a drop or two of Lime oil to your water – it also tastes fantastic!
The fresh, citrus flavour of Lime can also give food an extra punch of flavour. There are countless recipe options for beverages, entrées, mains, desserts and even dressings.
With this oil being so versatile, it is a must have!
