I've mentioned before that I am a
DoTerra Independent Consultant, but a lot of people don't understand the point of essential oils. Why would you buy them? What would you use them for? It's surprising just how many uses there are for many of the oils, many of which I need to learn and use mine for!
DoTerra offers a starter kit for people who are unfamiliar with oils and want to see what they're all about. The kit includes Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint. On their site they've included an article with
100 Uses For The Intro Kit, so today I thought I'd share some of my favorites from the list that I either love, or I thought sounded interesting! And remember, if you have any questions about
DoTerra, what oils might work for you or would like some free samples to try them out, just shoot me an email at peaceloveandoats@gmail.com.
Lemon 4. Disinfect the Disgusting. You can add lemon oil to a spray bottle of water and attack what may be living in your range hood, on your tables, countertops and other surfaces. For some extra chemical-free firepower, a little vinegar is a traditional favorite. 6. Nourish Your Leathers. Whether you ride a Harley in style or cherish the patina of your leather sofa at home, your leathers are not maintenance free. Use a lemon oil soaked cloth to preserve them, and prevent leather from splitting. 18. Spot-Free Dishes. Add a few drops of lemon oil to your dishwasher soap container with each load. Your dishes will come out looking like new spot-free! 20. Energy Boost. For a quick, refreshing energy boost, combine a couple drops each of lemon essential oil and peppermint essential oil in a glass of water and drink up. Add a lemony taste to your bottled water. 27. Honeylicious Hair Highlights Chemical Free. Skip the expensive salon highlight treatment, and use lemon oil to create your own hair highlights. Just go in the sun after using with your hair product, and it will lighten your hair. Be careful, it works well! 34. A Brighter Complexion. Lemon oil can help remove dead skin cells and exfoliate. For a homemade exfoliant, add 4-5 drops to a small amount of oatmeal and water for a homemade scrub. Feels great!
Peppermint 
35. Calm a Tempest. Just one drop of peppermint oil rubbed on the stomach or taken internally can calm indigestion, an upset stomach or other internal digestive commotion. A must-have when traveling! 37. It's About Air Flow. When sinuses seem to be clogged, and throats swollen and scratchy, diffuse peppermint oil (or apply topically on the chest) for almost immediate relief and revitalizing air flow. Peppermint acts as an expectorant and may provide relief for colds, cough, sinusitis, asthma, and bronchitis. 52. Unforgettable Beverages. Peppermint water on ice, peppermint mocha, peppermint tea, peppermint hot chocolate, that's right it's all delish. 53. Wake Up Your Mind. Peppermint oil activates the limbic function in your brain. The limbic function helps control things like emotions and long-term memory and is related to olfactory structures in your nose. 54. An Itch Fix. If you have the after effects of a sunburn where skin is a little warm and itchy, apply a drop of peppermint oil (mixed with lavender) to cool, soothe and stop itching. 58. Don't Make It Easy on the Critters. Many household bugs do not like peppermint oil ants, aphids, beetles, plant lice, mice and cockroaches try to steer clear of peppermint. Just add to water in a spray bottle and spray where you think pests grace you with their presence!
Lavender 
75. Lovable Linens. What does your linen closet smell like? Probably cotton. Maybe old cotton. Energize your linens with lovely smelling lavender. It leaves no oil marks and leaves things invigoratingly fresh. 80. Homemade Room Freshener. Put baking soda and a 5-6 drops of lavender oil in a small Mason jar. Punch holes in the lid. Place in smelly areas (near garbage can, dirty clothes), shake jar often. Smile. 85. Amazing Marinades and BBQ. Baste chicken or fish on the grill with honey or a garlic and rosemary blend, spread over roasted vegetables, marinade chicken pieces in honey and lavender, yum! 91. Alleviate Feelings of Earaches. You can warm lavender (don't scald it), mix with olive oil and gently massage around the ears (not in the ears) and near glands in the throat. 92. A Dry Climate Answer. If you suffer from dry, itchy skin, and don't want to mess around with chemical smelling lotions, add lavender to fractionated coconut oil and comfort will be yours! 100. Soak Away Stress. Your muscles are tight. Anxiety and deadlines are eating at you. Your heart is racing. Where's the pressure release valve? Right here, with lavender. Add to a warm bath, soak it in, soothe.
Have you ever tried essential oils? Are you interested? Do you ever worry about cleaning with chemicals? Do you use natural cleaners? 
