by Kylie | Jun 12, 2024 | DIY Recipe
This comes from a dōTERRA lady, and friend in dōTERRA who says “its part of our duty of service to help people to reduce their environmental impact”. dōTERRA does a lot by using recycled materials but we can do more.
Other tips: You can reuse the pouches – shampoo/conditioner/US abōde cleaning range refill pouches etc. The labels aren’t removable unfortunately but you can just put your own label on the top. They are perfect for filling with water and freezing to use as freezer packs in lunch boxes or esky’s. re-label or write in waterproof texta pens. The ziplock top pouches such as the Easy Air and On Guard Drops pouches can be reused for taking damp face cloths to sport events, in the car, for picnics etc. Just grab a facecloth, wet it and squeeze out a bit, pop into the bag and take. You can also cool it in the fridge for hot days.
At a pinch, you could also reuse the Hand and Body Lotion tubes (they’re the largest of the tubes) to make plant watering things. Snip the bottom off, cut the lid off, then push the top into the soil and fill with water. It’ll gradually water the plants – like those water bottle stakes you can get to put onto plastic water bottles. Haven’t actually tried this but the concept works in my head. It would only do for a few days tho, not extended time away.
The supplement bottles etc can be repurposed as pantry storage especially for camping, etc. Just remove the label, and fill with spices, label and store. Hello great herbs and spice bottles – being opaque, the spices etc won’t degrade as quickly as they do in clear containers. Tip: make up your own spice mixes and rubs. For example, I like to make curries etc with Tandoori Spice Paste I make in my Thermomix. However, it’s not ideal to take away on holidays as it needs to be stored in the fridge or freezer after making. So, I’ve worked out how to make up just the spice mix – grind up the spices and store in a repurposed supplement bottle. Then all I need to do is add the garlic and ginger and some tomato paste and blitz up to make the paste when I need it. Yes, I do often take my Thermomix with me when I travel.
The Veràge skin care range can partly be reused. The face wash is hard cos of the lid. However, the toner spray bottle can be turned into any sort of spray – it’s such a pretty colour. The label doesn’t come off but you can decorate it with washi tape or vinyl – it’s such a pretty base colour and I love the gold lid. The serum pump can be reused as well. Again label doesn’t come off but you can make your own serum to put into it. Relabel as above. You can also use it to make a hand sanitiser gel – ideal car or handbag size.
Repurpose the Body Butter, Body Scrub, and Yarrow|Pom Beauty Capsule jars for bath salts for gifts and for storage. I store small objects like beads in them. The YP ones in particular are great for homemade sunscreen and taking smaller amounts of Body Butter/Scrub or homemade butter/scrub away on holidays or to give as gifts. Let’s face it, once someone uses the Body Butter, they’re gonna want to buy more. It’s fabulous. They can also be used to take tea/coffee/sugar away on short trips, picnics etc.
The Daily Moisturiser pump can also be reused to make your own moisturiser or hand sanitiser or whatever. You could also use it as a stain remove by filling with some OGCC to then pump a bit onto a stain and massage in. Hope they help. I’m sure I’ll come up with more if I sit and think long enough but you get the picture. I challenge you next time you’re faced with an empty whatever to stop before throwing it away and ask yourself “what can I do with this?”.
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by Kylie | Jan 29, 2020 | DIY Recipe
I am often asked about dilution. Because of the potency and purity of these oils, dilution will be necessary this is great as it means your oils will last longer and be able to be applied to your skin.
Different oils have a warming or cooling effects on the skins such as oregano, or peppermint. This can feel like a burning sensation on sensitive skin so always dilute and test before applying. Whereas other oils such as Lavender are more soothing to the skin, and can be used with little or no dilution depending on age, and area of the body.
Other things to consider with oil blends are the sun sensitive oils (Citrus) that can amplify the effects of the sun and cause burning if used on the skin before sun expose.
Please keep in mind these charts are only a guideline to follow. When counting drops I tend to get that stubborn drop that won’t come out and then 2 drops come out It’s OK if your blend does not have the exact drops the chart is recommending (remember it is a guideline). Essential oil drops are really an inaccurate measure because the viscosity differs in oils and not all droppers used are the exact same, meaning drops are not a uniform measurement. So again, these are guidelines.
To purchase oils outside of Australia – please go to myDoterra.com/Kyliejene and select shop from the top menu.
by Kylie | Nov 12, 2019 | Benefits of Oils, DIY Recipe
Some days are easy and some days are hard, but some days you really need emotional support.
Today is one of those days for me. I am just feeling really fragile for no real reason. I received some criticism, (for something that wasn’t my fault) and I’ve felt terrible all day. My life is pretty good, I can’t complain. I work from home, all my needs met, I’m doing well and today I even got to watch my two eldest daughters receive some well deserved awards for school achievement. That didn’t stop that nagging gut feeling, that was bringing me down.
Why such a small thing could get me down is beyond my comprehension, it’s not my normal, but here I am hours later thinking any moment I could cry if I think about it for more than 3 seconds. The person even called me, to admit it was in fact his fault for not communicating the details after making an exception to usual procedures. But still I feel low. this is very out of character for me, I have even prayed for comfort.
The LORD works in mysterious ways.
So I turned to essential oils. A quick check in a book/app for oils to use and I’m reaching for the diffuser. Clary Sage, Lavender, Lemon and Lime to the rescue. I put these oils in the diffuser, but later decided to make up a 10mL roller with this same blend. I also decided to treat myself to a pot of tea in a special set a friend gave me. After an hour sitting here with the diffuser, It has really lifted my spirits and I and feel the frowns line leaving.
Is it time for you to do some self care today?
by Kylie | Feb 7, 2019 | Benefits of Oils, DIY Recipe
Learn which oils can help improve concentration, improve focus, and boost your child’s system.
And best of all they are all in the top 10 oils so you probably already have them. If not here’s where get them.
- Immune Booster
- use as on hands, get them to cup their hands and inhale deeply supports the immune system.
- Use to clean door handles and all places those grubby hands touch.
- Put 1 drop in a glass of water and use as a gargle or mouthwash to freshen breath.
- Purify the air by diffusing OnGuard (especially good during cold weather, and they have everyone over to play)
- Great for nails, rub on the bed of nail.
- use when changing earrings,
- freshen smelly foot odor
- clear skin, add to cleanser
Easy Air –
- Diffuse (in the car too) for healthy breathing become easy
- use on chest, as a rub, or dilluted with fractionated coconut oil
- can be great for night-time diffusion, with lavender
Oregano –
- use with OnGuard for immune support, (always dilute) great for cleaning
- Dilute 1 drop oregano in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil and massage on bottoms of feet to boost your immune system.
- Support your respiratory system by diffusing oregano oil, or by using your oregano/carrier oil blend to massage your chest before bed.
Frankincense –
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- Use on those wrinkles (not that we have any *wink*)
- blend with Ice Blue to relieve muscles ache after sports and excercise.
- Diffuse frankincense in a room, or inhale from the bottle to boost your mood and give you mental focus.
Lemon –
- put a drop in your water bottle for a refreshing flavour, and hygiene.
- Great for cleaning in the kitchen, lunch boxes and benches.
- In a spray bottle with water to lift a room – also great for alertness during study.
Ice Blue –
- Growing Pains, dilute for a massage,
- for sport days, tired muscles, or after that trip to the gym.
Digest Zen –
- mild tummy upset, apply to tummy area (diluted for young children).
- Take 1 drop in a cup of hot tea or a glass of water to support a healthy system.
Peppermint –
- Put 1 drop in a glass of water and use as a mouthwash.
- Time for Homework – Heightens alertness, for that afternoon homework session, diffuse or just sniff from the bottle, – probably don’t want to encourage them to put this on their hands they WILL rub it in their eyes no matter how old they are! TRUST ME!
Lavender –
- Time for Bed, apply to skin in a soothing massage or diffuse in bedroom.
- Lavender is great with Frankincense for for first day jitters
- soothing on any boo boo’s,
