Household cleaning products, bug spray, air fresheners, shampoo... We use these products so frequently that we often take them for granted. Most people rarely give it a second thought before wiping their kids' toys down with Clorox, washing their hair, or coating themselves in bug spray. People are often surprised and a little dismayed to learn about the extra (often toxic) ingredients mixed into these products, but they are so essential to everyday life that they continue to use them anyway. The Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy is here to help you break out of this cycle - keep reading to learn more about essential oils and how you can use them to make safe, healthy alternatives for these everyday products.
Bug Spray
Recipe from WellnessMama.com
Instructions:
- Fill a spray bottle halfway with distilled water
- Use witch hazel to finish filling the water bottle (almost to the top)
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin (optional)
- Add 30-50 drops of essential oil for desired scent
Shake well. Recommended oils to choose from include lemongrass, cajeput, cedar, eucalyptus, catnip, citronella, rosemary, clove, mint, tea tree, and/or lavender. These oils have a pleasant smell that serves as a natural insect repellent.
Shampoo
Whisk together the following ingredients:
- 1/3 cup of Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap
- 1/4 cup of coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of vitamin E oil
- 20 drops of essential oils of your choice
If you have dry hair, you may want to add 1/2 teaspoon of almond oil or olive oil. Choose the essential oil(s) you want to use based on their aroma. Store in a plastic or glass container.
Everyday Cleaner
In a spray bottle, mix together the following ingredients:
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- Several drops of tea tree or eucalyptus essential oil
Once you have mixed these ingredients, fill the spray bottle the rest of the way with water. Shake it well and let it settle before using it for the first time. If you are using it on fabrics, test it in a small, discreet location first to ensure that it won't alter the color. Tea tree and eucalyptus are good oils to use for cleaning products because, in addition their pleasant smell, they have natural anti-microbial properties.
Air Freshener
Make your base for your air freshener by mixing the following ingredients together in a spray bottle:
- 2 tablespoons of vodka, rubbing alcohol, or pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup of water
- 15-25 drops of essential oils of your choice
If you are using this blend purely as an air freshener, you don't have to worry about finding the oils that contain anti-microbial properties. Choose the scents you like the best. The author of this recipe recommends using a wide variety of oils, including peppermint, lavender, grapefruit, lemon, orange, clove, geranium, rosemary. Feel free to experiment with these or any of your favorite Young Living blends.
Get Your Essential Oils At The Lime In The Coconut!
If you've been looking for a way to avoid exposing your family to the toxic chemical found in everyday products such as shampoo, insect repellent, cleaning products, and air fresheners, essential oils may offer the solution you've been looking for. As a distributor for Young Living Essential Oils, our compounding pharmacy in Lake Ozark MO can provide you with all the essential oils you need. We would be more than happy to help you select the perfect blends for you!
Please note: We will be closed until Tuesday, January 3rd so that our staff can celebrate the holidays with their families. We look forward to seeing you in 2017!
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PO Box 2145
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 964-6786
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