7 DIY Beauty Hacks Some Use Essential Oils

It's no shock to anyone that knows me that I am a huge doTERRA Oils fan. If it weren't for balance and serenity (or liquid Xanax as we call it) earlier today I am fairly certain I would have lost my sh...stuff. I am trying very hard to stop my sailor raised ways. Anyways my love of oils has prompted me to write a blog on all the ways you can DIY beauty products. Not just using doTERRA  but I am partial. Ok so here is the list. There are tons of things other than this out there but these are the ones I have tried.

1. Mint Bath Salts- This is a super easy recipe and great for beginners. You can replace mint with any other oil you particularly like. First you put 2 cups epson salt in a glass jar, add in 6 drops of glycerin( we use vegetable) and 10 drops peppermint oil. Mix it up and done. To use add 2 tbls to a hot bath. 
   
2. Honey Vanilla Sugar Scrub- This one is oil free and you can make it with stuff found in most homes. First you scoop 1 cup of brown sugar into a bowl, and in 1/4 cup of oil (we prefer coconut oil), stir in 1 tbls vanilla extract and 1 tbls honey. Mix well. To use rub onto dry or cracked areas like feet, then rinse and dry. Follow with a good moisturizer. 
   
3. Homemade Hand Sanitizer- If you are a germophobe like me then you probably spend a small fortune in hand sanitizer. Not anymore. Use this recipe to save money and do it naturally without alcohol fumes. Mix 3 tablespoons aloe vera gel with 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil into a small glass misting bottle. Add 10 drops On Guard essential oils and fill to the top with water. Shake and you are ready for germs!
   
4. DIY Lip Stain- This one I have only done with a very light pink. It just tints my lips. results may vary with darker colors. All you do is chop up a crayon the color you want. Put some water on med low heat, place a glass bowl inside of the pot. Then you put a tablespoon of coconut oil into the bowl, then a few pieces of crayon. Let it cool before handling but when still liquid but not boiling transfer into small lip gloss container. 
   
5. After Sun Spray aka Burn Buster- You will need a glass misting bottle, peppermint and lavender essential oil and aloe vera gel.  You will mix 10 drops peppermint, 10 drops lavender, 2 tbs of aloe gel and fill with water. Then simply spray where you are sun burnt. This also works on stove and other burns. 
   
6. DIY Bubble Bath- Mix 1 cup unscented soap, 1 cup vegetable glycerin, 2 tbs of water, and 15 drops of an essential oil of your choice into a glass container and pour 2 tbs in at bath. 
   
7. Last one Wrinkle Reducing face cream- This stuff is awesome and also helps with my under eye circles. All you do is mix 1/4 cup shea butter, 1/4 cup coconut oil, 9 drops Frankincense and 6 drops Lavender. Put it in a mason jar and BAM you are done!