In this post we’re going to talk about Essential oil uses – Essential oils for beginnings – Bad essential oils – Doterra – Young Living – Uses – Diffusers to help you decide if essential oils are useful!
A little backstory:
A certain oil company (who’s name rhymes with “doe-ferra”) contacted me on 9/9/15 both by phone and by email telling me to take this post down, or make it in compliance. I did initially sign up as a distributor (although the only one I distributed to is myself and my mom) and I have terminated that contract. I was going to take the post down, but I felt like it IS a helpful-unbiased post. They did ask that I remove trademark as they told me this is violation of copyright law, and while I am wary of this type of stepping on my first amendment rights, I decided to take the funny way out — as I usually do. I hope you enjoy this post and find it helpful. You’ll notice I have had to remove some of their proprietary names, which is fine — I have left any basic herb names alone. If you have questions, you are always welcome to email me or commend below and I’ll answer
A few years later my oils were starting to run dry and I was looking for a replacement. After tying some on Amazon and nevre being sure of their authenticity (although, I think I’ve found a few good brands there) I have also started using Rocky Mountain oils. I don’t love the smell of theirs as much as I loved that “other” company’s — but I find that they work better. Instead of a headache going away for 30 minutes, it goes away entirely — so I’d recommend checking them out. They do have a money-back guarantee.
I work at a hospital. I’m a pro-modern medicine girl. I’ve had a CT scan, I have a loving relationship with toradol (when prescribed for kidney stones). I am a believer in antibiotics and blood pressure pills. But, I’m also a girl with a REALLY high deductible and I have 3 kids. Germs attack us from kindergarten, church, high school, & the hospital. I mean, frankly — friends, we are a cesspool. I need a way to try to keep us as healthy as possible without seeing someone with an MD behind his/her name (also, I hate talking to doctors when I’m not paid to do so — true story). What are some essential oil uses?
I have a lot of friends who are big fans of essential oils. Now, a bit of a backstory. I went to BYU for nursing school and there came a point where I was BURNED out. I took an alternative methods of healing class. I learned about diagnosing through electric impulses, I adjusted chakras, I went to Young Living farm on a field trip (mind you, this was 1997 — so they also had ostrich on the farm). It was actually a REALLY helpful class to just understand where a lot of these people are coming from.
I’m still not a big believer though. I haven’t adjusted a chakra in years, chiropractors still seem sketchy, I think each thing has its place. And then I came upon Wishgarden and had SUCH a great experience with that stuff. I still do — HUGE fan of it. I started to wonder if there were areas I wasn’t giving a sufficient chance. And perhaps they were things that COULD help my family.
Fast forward to this summer. My Sister in Law is a big essential oil fan and we were stuck together for a couple of days. I decided we were going to give them a try. I put my money where my willingness to try was. I bought a bunch of them. I wanted to try a few things and really see if it was helpful. Here are my honest thoughts on the things I bought: {I bought ALL of these oils with my own money, and my reviews are ALL my own}
BTW, if you’re looking to START with essential oils, I love this kit. It may seem a bit pricey but it includes all the stuff you’re going to want to try out to start!
Lavender Essential Oils
I am LOVING this for bug bites. However, I have some dry/irritated skin on my neck (sometimes looks like a hickey) that I’ve applied the lavender too and it has irritated it more. It’s not a cure all. But it is good for bug bites, 100%. I am not a big fan of the lavender smell — so that is something to keep in mind when you’re using it (or any of the oils).
Find Lavender Oil Here
Peppermint Essential Oil
I haven’t used this one much yet. My dad has had some prostate issues and he tried it with it and didn’t find a great effect.
Find Peppermint Oil Here
Mellaluca and Oregano Essential Oils
I just got a cold, and my sister in law recommended 5 drops of each of these in a geletin capsule and take it orally (Oregano SHOULD NOT be taken directly, only in a capsule). Within a day I was feeling a LOT better. Colds are usually a 3-5 day thing for me, and this cut it to a day and a half basically. I’ll certainly try it again next time.
Oregano is so strong, I haven’t tried it from anyone else — but I have tried tea tree oil (or Mellaluca) and I love it!
** The more I learn the more hesitant I am to put oils into my body, but it is something I have tried in the past.
Oil to help with breathing
The name of this oil shall not be used but it rhymes with seethe, and it may start with the letter B — and it may not.
I have not had great luck with this when I’m stuffed up. I did have a little wheezing one night, and tried it — rubbing it on my hands, and then putting my hands over my mouth and sucking in. It did help, the wheezing stopped. Just like albeuterol without the whole nasty heart rate effect I usually get. Just not so good to clear secretions.
Find a similar oil here.
Headache Essential Oils
The name of this oil shall not be named but it would be if you were really tense a few hours ago but not anymore. You’d be PAST being tense….
I have tried this with headache, and it does give me pretty immediate relief for a time, but then the headache always comes back. I think I’ll take it with tylenol and sudafed next time to get immediate relief, as well as something to fix it.
Find a headache essential oil here.
Orange & Grapefruit & Lemon Essential Oils
Smells nice. I like them in the diffuser, but I haven’t really used it for any health benefits.
Digestion Oil
The name of this oil shall not be named, but it’s something your stomach does, combined with the first word of one of my favorite high school reading selections
WHILE in Utah I got a nasty stomach bug. HORRIBLE, but I just rubbed some of this on my tummy and cramps completely stopped within 5 minutes. CRAZY. I have tried it a couple of times since then. I think I might try it in a capsule next time – -but I’m a believer.
Try a tummy oil here.
Immunity Essential Oil
I have this diffusing fairly frequently. This is our first cold, so maybe it’s working — hard to say. I do really like how it smells though, so it might be a good winter scent for our house.
Essential Oils for Muscle Soreness
I am actually doing a comparison between Doterra’s Deep Blue, Rocky Mountain Relieve Me and JadeBloom’s Soothe — and frankly, so far they’ve all been AWESOME! Read my whole post about it here.
The name of this oil shall not be named but it is something you have when you’re really peaceful. I can’t think of anything clever to say. I am fired. Suffice it to say it didn’t work so I’m not sure why I am taking the time to type this all out. 🙁
Totally didn’t work for sleeplessness for me. Sorry
Frankincense
I used Doterra’s on my daughter’s scorpion sting and she seemed to heal very quickly. Good stuff!
Female Problems essential oils
The name of this oil shall not be named but it ends with calm and the first word rhymes with fairy.
I got my IUD replaced this fall and I put on some of this and it worked right away for the cramps. I don’t get a whole lot of “female” issues — but if I do this will be super handy, and I’m a believer. Find one here.
So, if I was buying again — what would I re-purchase? (9/15 update- – please be aware some oil names needed to be removed)
**I want to be clear that I’m only sharing oils I’ve tried and had luck with — you’ll notice that I only have it for the first few oils and that is because I have tried those product (Full disclosure: Rocky Mountain did send me some oils, that I ended up really liking). A few of them I haven’t tried yet — and I’d encourage you to try oils from which ever brand you’ve found to like. I think they are worth the experiment.
FOR SURE:
Oregano and Mellaluca — Seriously, cutting down the time I’m down with a cold is HUGE. That is GREAT!
Digestion — I’m a believer
Lavender — for itching, this stuff is pretty cheap and very effective.
Maybe…
Clary Calm I don’t have too many female issues so I don’t use this often — I wish I could remember it when PMS is raging in my mind, but usually I’m just so mad at the world, Clary Clam isn’t on the radar.
Migrain Relief— it is good for headaches…. for a bit
Respiratory — could be helpful for the winter bronchitis yucca we usually get. Verdict is out as of yet.
Msucle Soreness Oil— maybe we just aren’t sore enough? I have heard SO much love for this thing….
I’d pass:
The citrus oils — they smell nice, but I’m not sure that’s worth it. I have heard Lemon can do a lot, but we have yet to use it medicinally
“Peaceful” — nope, not serene. Not even a little.
Anyway – -that is my unbiased opinion on the oils. I actually am REALLY glad I purchased them. For instance, I already missed one day of work due to that cold, but not I’m good enough to go back tomorrow. That’s money we would have lost otherwise. And again, the less I have to speak to physicians, the better. Am I right? There are SO many oil opinions out there, but most of the time they’re by people who got them for free or people who sell them. I’m neither. Since I like to take them orally — I do want them to be of a superior quality.
Do you have experience with essential oils? Something I’m missing, or something I loved that you didn’t? Share below!
Below, you can get my essential oil blend that has saved our family a ton of money — and don’t miss my other family health posts below that:
Allison B says
I like using them with medicine. I use the Breath at night. I put a drop on my neck and it opens me up so I can breath at night.
Hilary says
Allison, I guess it does help you open up your airways? I bet we will get a better idea of that over the winter {yay!}
Lynness says
I took the alternative healing class too, but I’m such a skeptic and I hate taking anything- alternative or modern…funny that I’m a nurse. My mom swears by the frankincense, though- it works wonders for her arthritis and all sorts of stuff. I’ve never done anything with melaleuca oil, but we have some Renew lotion that is the best thing we’ve found for keeping my girls’ eczema under control.
Hilary says
Is that lotion from them?
Lynness says
no- melaleuca.com
Hilary says
Does it smell like Tee Tree Oil? I use t-gel on my hair for itchy scalp… I hate the smell, but it somewhat helps.
Joni says
Thanks for your honest reviews.
I love Spark Naturals E. O. Check them out, less expensive than Doterra but just as pure. I’m not a distributor just a consumer, love them!
Love your Blog. Thanks!
Hilary says
Joni — how do we REALLY know how pure something is? Can yo ingest those? Where do you get them?
Sarah @ SarahTitus.com says
Some of these oils are not being used properly and you won’t get the results you want. For example, the Breathe, you put a tiny drop on the bridge of your nose. It will make you eyes water for a couple seconds as it’s a “perfumey” oil, but so worth it. Your issues will clear right up. Be careful not to get in your eyes. Cupping your hands like you describe is effective but sometimes, you need it straight on the point.
For sleep, everyone is different. Serenity puts me out, but Lavender doesn’t. It all depends on how our body’s chemical makeup is. If you have mind chatter at night, you want Vetiver. If you can’t calm down, try Sandalwood.
For the mark on your neck, Lavender is the wrong oil to use.
Likewise, layering Frankincense over any oil will heighten the absorption of the first oil.
For pain, instead of using the rub, try using Deep Blue directly on the bottom of your feet using reflexology. I have a fractured vertebra and putting the oil directly on the spot on my back doesn’t work nearly as well as putting it on the arches of my feet. 🙂
To really learn about the oils, you will want the Modern Essentials book, if you don’t already have one. That will give you in depth understanding in HOW to use them, when, where, why, and all the scientific data your heart could ever want. Link to video about the book: http://www.sarahtitus.com/2014/03/18/use-essential-oils-home/
For headaches, it depends on what type of headache. Is it a migraine? Migraines are usually peppermint and Deep Blue. Wintergreen is also known as “nature’s aspirin.” Your body might also be lacking water if you have migraines. Here’s a post on migraines as I used to struggle with them really bad: http://www.sarahtitus.com/2013/11/12/natural-healing-for-migraines/
There is a lot of training in using oils, same with healthcare. You went to school to learn to be a nurse, same with oils. There is a lot of education, but if used properly and using the correct oil, I am sure you will see more consistent results. 🙂
Hilary says
Sarah, that’s good info! I tried the Breathe on my nose with no results. Again, I had a cold so maybe it was more than breathe could do (or was never really “getting in” — I did the cupping hands, but only when I was wheezing. 🙂
I should learn more, I will put that on my list of things to do. 🙂
Sarah @ SarahTitus.com says
It depends on what kind of cold. Was it more allergies? If allergies, you want Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint, not Breathe, so depends on what you are treating. I am assuming a stuffed up nose? Also try it on the bottom of your feet using reflexology (finding the spot for sinus on your feet) or layer it with Frankincense on top of the Breathe to heighten the absorption of the oil.
Here’s a video for cough and congestion and there is a cold/flu bomb recipe floating around as well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glKzNL9aV1s
Hilary says
Sarah, I do think I need to learn a bit more about them. Do you have posts about them?
Sarah @ SarahTitus.com says
Yeah, tons of posts on my blog. Here’s the direct link…feel free to message me anytime as well. 🙂
http://www.sarahtitus.com/category/doterra-save-on-healthcare/
Hilary says
Cool! will do!
Kymm says
Try diffusing Breathe at night. I put the diffuser on my nightstand, and within a couple of minutes my nose is clear. Diffusing it also works wonders to quiet down snoring husbands or dogs, or both!
Hilary Erickson says
Ooo… quieting snoring would be handy. 🙂
Janell says
I am visiting from the Frugal Friday Link Up Party. I have to say.. I used tee tree oil when I had a double ear infection (3 drops on a cotton ball to each ear) It brought me instant relief from the pain. I am a newcomer to oils but I will definitely recommend tee tree oil.. 🙂
Hilary says
Good info! Thanks!
Jenny says
Ever since I’ve used frankincense to preventatively, I have not gotten a cold sore!
Hilary says
Ooo, that IS cool!
Elizabeth says
Jenny, tell me more about using Frankincense preventatively for cold sores! I have a prescription to stop them once they start, but completely preventing them sounds better (and will be the only option if I finally get married and start having babies.)
Hilary says
Yes! Frankincense must be magical! 🙂
Barbara says
Thank you for this great information. I have learned several good tips here and will be trying them as the need presents itself. I have used Young Living oils and found them to be of excellent quality but am not adverse to trying a new brand as well. Thanks again.
Hilary says
Barbara — I have also heard of a “butterfly’ brand that I’ve heard good things about…. I may try to figure out how to get that.
Sarah says
Yours was an interesting review. Almost every other I have seen does nothing but tout all the magical benefits of the oils. I have to say I am not convinced there is any benefit whatsoever to most of them other than what you would already get from placebo effect. I have tried on guard and we went to the doctor 3 times that month. Breathe smells good but I can’t see any specific effect. Albuterol works a heck of a lot better on 2 year olds. Serenity smells good. But so do other things that don’t cost so much. I have a copy of the modern essentials book and I’m still not a believer but I realize that I am one of only a few out where I live! I did try really hard to be open minded about it and give it a chance but so far I have seen very little benefit.
Hilary says
Sarah, I don’t think you can keep it as a cure all…. Breathe did work for me. I rubbed it on my hands and then inhaled through them (which would be hard to do if you were 2). But, to each their own. I am just trying to give them a whirl as I remember. I do think they’re overpriced. 🙂
koren says
On Guard on a budding cold sore…BAM! Stopped it in it’s tracks. Breathe helped Husband when I put it on his feet. On Guard on my teenagers feet and Past Tense on temples and neck caused him to nap and shake off the all-over aches. DigestZen gel caps have worked on me for a yucky tummy. I’m new to EO’s and am still learning.
Hilary says
I do think a LARGE part of it is trial and error – but I am glad to have them to try. 🙂
sandy hayley says
Just a few comments here that might help. Your hit and miss results were probably because of the brand. Young Living owns their own farms, distillaries, etc and has total control over all of the oils they produce, assuring you of consistency all the way. DoTerra buys their oils from other parties and has no control over quality. That is as important a distinction as you can get. If a crop of theirs doesn’t come up to their high standards for therapeutic grade, they just don’t make it or sell it. They were out of Frankencense all through the holidays because of that, yet DoTerra had it available, but I don’t think the quality was there because I and others didn’t get the same results that are standard for Young Living Frankencense. Young Living has been around for over 20 years. DoTerra only 8. Also, DoTerra has copied a lot of Young Living protocols and procedures and yet their oils dont produce the same results consistently or sometimes, even at all. Don’t judge all oils by DoTerra. A true test of the efficacy of essential oils ability to perform in the most amazing ways is only fair if you use the best, purest, highest quality available and the only company who can promise that from seeds to the final product is Young Living.
Hilary says
Huh, as far as I can tell they seem awfully comparable…. I think it’s hit or miss just depending on how your body reacts to the oil. Maybe I should try some Young Living though…. I have had good results with some doterra products though.
Kristy says
Just a side note. I am a doTerra Wellness Advocate. I do not sell it but use the oils for myself. I am disabled and tired of the western type medicine. One word of caution, if you are sick and are not getting well from the oils, one must go see a doctor. Getting a diagnoses makes it easier to know which oils to use.
doTerra is an off branch from Young Living. Their oils are VERY similar with only a name change. A person that worked/partially owning doTerra saw that the land Young Living was using for crops was in fact not so organic due to their location. I think both companies are comparable. Do the oils cure what my disability is? No sorry no cure but it does give me some release from things. Also, doTerra is out of Melissa and Roman Chamomile due to the weather. Makes sense yes? So, just because one company didn’t have an oil and another did I’m not certain the point of that statement. I would be very careful in purchasing oils on Amazon etc. Go to the company directly. On Amazon you are buying from who knows who and they probably diluted it to make it go further for them. Also, if it’s doTerra, a person is not allowed to sell it over 10% of it’s cost, if anything it should comparable or a bit cheaper. doTerra watches these things and will shut down that person selling doTerra on Amazon. doTerra also watches what is put out there using words like cure, remission, heal etc. Because oils do not do those things. It helps assist whatever ails you.
Good luck. If I could make a suggestion is to get the Modern Essential App. It is worth the $6.99. You can look things up by oil, conditions, blends, usage (ie topical, aromatic and internal). It’s a wealth of information on how to use oils.
Hilary says
Huh, that sounds interesting — the app. I’ll have to check it out!
Dawn Martin says
That’s why Young Living has lost all cases against doterra in court for the past 5+years. Do what is right for yourself as every ones body is different. The more chemicals we can remove from our lives the better chance we have of luving healthy lives.
Jennifer boyer says
I loved how honest this was. I just started selling doTERRA after using for 2 years and gradually becoming more and more of a believer. Your article sounds just like me in the beginning haha! As I’ve learned, not all of the oils work for every person. Its not like medicine where tylenol will work for 99% of people and is pretty fool proof. Theres a lot of experimentation each person needs to do to find out which ones work best for their body.. so, just my 2 cents:) I didn’t read the rest of the comments, and it been several months since you posted, so maybe you already knew this. Anyways, welcome to doTERRA!! 🙂
Jennifer boyer says
PS, just zapped an ear infection this week! 2nd time its worked!!
Hilary says
Jennifer, what did you use?
Michelle H says
Sandy – I have done an obsessive amount of research on Young Living and DoTerra. To question the quality of Doterra is just plain wrong. Not starting an argument but offering a defense of Doterra. Doterra using local farms all over the world, so they are able to get the oils from where they grow best (in the best climate & soil for that particular oil). Every single batch of Doterra is tested by a third party (not like YL which tests in house). In my research at first I liked the seed to seal promise that YL has, but I would rather support local farmers in areas where the plants are growing in ideal situations.
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I believe both companies offer a quality oil, I just feel we need to understand the whole picture before offering negative statements.
It is so true that you have to find the oil (and combos) that work best for you, I love my citrus oils, and diffuse them all the time to help my mood. We also used the melaleuca & oregano on my daughters feet (diluted) and it was great for her cold!
Hilary says
I have had good luck with DoTerra, but I bet I’d have good luck with Young Living too. Who knows. 🙂
Allison says
Thanks for the honest reviews! I also consider myself to be a non-believer, but I am thinking about just a few oils to get started, but haven’t purchased any yet. I would sure love to find some of these that work as well as they say they do! Your review of lavender for bug bites has me sold for sure! 🙂 Thanks again from one curly head of hair to another! 🙂
Hilary says
I am wondering if there are some cheaper ones than Doterra for things like bug bites…. 🙂 I sure do love it though!
Ann says
It cracks me up when people declare they are non-believers. This is chemistry and your belief or lack of belief means absolutely nothing. Some people don’t believe in doing chemo for cancer. Some people don’t believe in God.. Some people don’t believe in Tylenol. Whatever. Seriously your belief or lack of belief means nothing to me, it’s not proof that something works or is right You can find “evidence” to back up any of your beliefs. So why join a fight with your belief as a defense? I’ve had success using many essential oils, for years, more years than some of these companies have existed.
There is no sound quite as loud as a mind slamming shut. Mine or yours.
By the way, I do advocate for the use of essential oils from a particular company, mostly because I not only get many amazing therapeutic benefits from using them but also because I get money for sharing them. A win-win in my book!
Hilary says
I’m just saying I’m not normally into that type of stuff. People can take it however they please. My mind, is, in fact, a steel trap — it would make a LOUD noise slamming shut. 🙂
Rachael says
I’m trying EOs for various problems. Some work some not so much. While the cost may seem high over the long run it saves money and time if you r running to Dr or buying drugs with lots of inactive ingredients in them. I do agree with your comment about pureness. Who really knows? The oils are not really regulated by anybody but the companies themselves. I know lots will disagree but while I predominantly buy one brand I do buy the expensive oils st my local vitamin store. I never ingest just tropical.and aromatic. It is fun to learn.
Hilary says
Huh, I’ve had good luck ingesting Oregano and Mellaluca in a capsule. It is interesting to try new things!
Jill Osment says
I tried Doterra and then I read a series of articles on a review of Doterra, Young living, and Native American Nutritionals (Whole New Mom Blog…. which essential oils company is best part 1 thru part 7)which has now merged with Rocky Mountain Oils, I believe….they’re prices are much better because they don’t do the multilevel marketing like the others. Their oils are certified therapeutic and safe for internal use.
There peppermint beats because they use the first distillation (if I’m not mistaken) I’ve tried Doterra and it didn’t work. NANS smelled different but worked amazing for nausea.
Digest-zyn worked good but Tummy Rub from NANs worked much better for my ibs (Constipation), so good I was able to drop both of my meds for that and I dropped my meds for reflux after I started taking tummy rub in capsules and putting in my water. Their Lavender works much better as well, for allergies, a great antibacterial to replace neosporin for cuts, and so relaxing. Serenity didn’t work for sleep but it does lower my pulse and bp inmediately, so much so I had to be careful. Dreamtime from NANs works great for sleep. Makes you feel very relaxed and conformable and I always sleep much better and deeper and longer when I use it. I’m a chronic insomniac who can’t sleep without ambien, so trust me on this. I truly believe their quality is just better. I don’t sale or get anything for my opinion on Nan. Just thought I’d share.
Hilary says
Huh, where do you buy NANs? I’m certainly interested in cheaper. 🙂
Mary says
Hi Jill,
I appreciate your post, and I too, read the same article on the Whole New Mom blog before I made my final decision as to what EO company I would go with. As with anything we can read on the internet, it is so easy to pick up misinformation. I certainly have, only to read something later that disproves what I read before. You may be interested to know that this idea of “first distillation” is not true. This is from Dr. Robert Pappas who is a respected chemist and, at least to me and many others, has the last word so to speak, on Essential Oils. This is a long article, but very much worth the read 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/notes/essential-oil-university/essential-oil-myth-8/10152650756868083
Hilary says
What he says makes a lot of sense!
Jill Osment says
You can just order them online, Hillary. I think it’s Nativeamericannutritionals.com or just search native American Nutritionals.
Oops sorry about the misspell in the previous post, can’t preview it on my phone.
Hilary says
Great info — thanks!
Kat says
Love this! My husband suffers from PTSD. When I was introduced to doTERRA I found a sense of hope to replace the 12 medications that my husband was consuming everyday just so he could function. Most of the medications were to treat side effects of the main medications he was prescribed. Wild Orange is our go to for anxiety. My husband now only takes 2 prescribed medications and has replaced everything else with essential oils. Our favorite part of our story is that we have been able to help other veterans who suffer from PTSD.
Hilary says
Kat, that is AMAZING!!!!! How do you take the Wild Orange? I could use an anxiety buster lately!
Erin says
I don’t use the Wild Orange for anxiety personally (Breath works well for me for anxiety), but I do use Wild Orange in my water all the time. I put one drop in my glass before adding the water (this helps keep the oil from sitting on the top of the water). Be sure to use glass or stainless steel glasses or water bottles (not plastic). Also, I would try frankincense on that spot on your neck. I did wonders for a similar spot above my eye. It is also great for your skin. I usually rub a drop on my face skin before putting my lotion on at night.
Hilary says
Interesting, I hadn’t thought about frankensence (I get too afraid to use such an expensive oil). 🙂
Isabel Archer says
I was wondering if you have tried Thieves.
Hilary says
I haven’t, but I have heard good things about it! 🙂 What do you use it for?
Isabel Archer says
Thieves is a mix of a few different oils and it’s used to ward off illness and keep you from getting sick. It was discovered during the black plague because thieves (Hence the name) were breaking into victims homes and they weren’t getting sick and a judge had ordered them to divulge the mixture to the local apothecaries. It’s been proven to work.
Hilary says
OH, WOW, that is so cool. I will have to order some the next time I place an order! 🙂 How do you use it?
Amy says
Try this for a face cream at night. Smells heavenly and has made a difference in my tired 49 year old skin. Add about 1 cup of coconut oil to your Kitchen Aid Mixer and start whipping it. I do this for about 5-7 minutes until it is super creamy
Next add 30 drops of each oil (Lemon, Lavender, Melaleuca, and Frankincense)
You can also add some vitamin E if you want!
Mix until well blended
Store in a small glass container
Amy
Hilary says
Amy, I think 30 drops of Frankincense would almost empty the tiny bottle I got! I bet that would be a wonderful face cream though!