1. Add a few drops to your bathwater for a fragrant, skin softening experience! Try lavender if you need to unwind, or a citrus scent to energize.
2. Put a drop or two on a cotton ball and tuck it into your clothes drawers.
3. Have a humidifier? A drop of essential oil near where the mist comes out will make the air lightly fragrant. You shouldn’t add the oil directly to the water in the tank; humidifiers are designed to process only water!
4. Mix up a quick air/body spray! Fill a bottle with 4oz water and add 4 drops of your favorite essential oil. Shake and spray. I like to spritz my pillows before I go to sleep.
5. Have a bagless vacuum? Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and drop it into your vacuum canister. The exhaust will smell wonderful! Try two drops each of lemon and geranium essential oils for an uplifting, deodorizing combination.
6. Treat your stuffy nose with fragrant steam – fill a bowl with hot water and add a drop or two of tea tree, eucalyptus, or peppermint essential oil. Lean forward and breathe in the steam to soothe irritated nasal passages and help clear things out.
7. Make your own personal scented lotions! Pick up unscented lotion at the grocery store or drug store and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Remember that essential oils are highly concentrated; you may only need four drops to scent an 8oz bottle of lotion.
8. Sending a love letter? Before you start writing your sweet words, put your stationery in a bag and add a drop or two of essential oil. Seal it up and let it sit for a few hours – the paper will pick up whatever scent you choose. Try something romantic like lavender, jasmine or rose! (Rosewood is an affordable alternative to rose absolute – it costs less but smells just as nice!)
9. Give an aromatherapy massage. Pick a carrier oil like sweet almond, grapeseed, or jojoba oil and add a few drops of your favorite scent. Essential oils are NOT safe to use undiluted on the skin! For a relaxing massage, try lavender. For a sensual massage, try a floral scent (like ylang ylang) with a spicy scent (like ginger).
10. Moisturize extra-dry skin with a combination of chamomile and tea tree. Buy a light facial lotion and add a few drops of each to the bottle for extra hydration.