150 Uses for the Top 10 Doterra Essential Oils



150 Uses for the Top 10 Doterra Essential Oils


15 uses for Lemon


  • Cleanse and Eradicate Undesirable Smells. The next time you have international potpourri of food simultaneously brewing in your home at dinnertime, be sure to diffuse Lemon to neutralize the smells.
  • Get Rid of the Sticky Stuff. Lemon essential oil is excellent for removing sticky tree sap, sticker residue and permanent marker, it even gets gum out of hair!
  • Enjoy your water. If you unfortunately don't have great water taste in your town, add Lemon to that pitcher of water in the fridge. Add ice. Shake well. You will love the flavor!
  • A remodelers Friend. It is possible to have fresh paint on the walls and a fresh smell in the air! Diffuse lemon essential oil while you repaint or remodel your home.
  • Road-Trip Relief. The next time you are going 'over the river and through the woods' on a family road trip (with family or pets) a little Lemon on cotton balls (other absorbent material) spread over your air vents goes a long way to create a more pleasurable trip.
  • Perk Up. first, diffuse lemon essential oil to brighten and energize your mood. Then, pamper yourself by mixing a few drops with Melaleuca and fractionated coconut oil and apply on tired, dry, cracked feet.
  • Flavor Boost. Add a drop of Lemon essential oil anytime you are cooking with lemon juice (Salmon on the BBQ, Lemon meringue pie, Lemon zest) to give it a deeper, more rich flavor. In soothing winter teas, you can simply add Lemon essential oil to warm water or herbal tea and honey.
  • Pick-Me-Up. When you lack motivation or energy, try rubbing a drop of Lemon on your hands, the back of your neck or even through your hair. You will be amazed at the power of the Lemony aroma.
  • Smell lemons, Not chemicals. Add a couple of drops of Lemon oils to your dishwasher. Adding Lemon will  make it a better experience for you while taking advantage of the cleaning qualities in Lemon oil! Your glassware will be crystal clean.
  • Super study Powers. Diffuse with peppermint in the classroom or during homework time to help the kids stay awake and focused.
  • An Original All-Purpose Cleaner. Mix 5-6 drops Lemon oil with water and vinegar in a spray bottle to cleanse and purify surfaces. Use to clean kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances. For stainless steel, mix Lemon oil with olive oil for best results.
  • Preserve What You've Got. Use Lemon oil in a spray to keep your cut fruit fresh until serving.
  • Refresh Bad Smelling Washcloths. When your kitchen washcloths smell foul and could use a boost, add Lemon oil to your detergent, soak overnight, wash, dry, and your kitchen will smell so much better!
  • Nourish Your Leathers & furniture. Preserve and prevent leather from splitting with a Lemon soaked cloth. Also, a few drops of Lemon essential oil combined with  a few drops of Olive oil makes a great furniture polish.
  • 'Lemonize' Your Laundry. Instead of dryer sheets, try adding a few drops to a damp wash cloth in the dryer with your laundry. Be sure to set the dryer to a low temperature cycle as high heat will lessen the effects of the oil.
      15 uses for Lavender


  • Take a Lavender Bath. Drop about 4 drops of lavender essential oil along with 1 cup Epsom salts to your bath water for an ultra-relaxing experience.
  • Head to Toe Rest! After a hard work out or a long day on your feet, rub Lavender along with Lemongrass on your legs and feet.
  • Take  the acrid out of vinegar. Add 4-5 drops of Lavender to your vinegar cleaning mixture for a more bearable scent.
  • Quick fix. Mix three parts Fractionated Coconut Oil with one part Lavender essential oil in a small spray bottle or roll on to help clear up skin irritation associated with chafing. Great for little ones!
  • Bring on the ZZZ's. Rub on to the bottoms of the feet for a more restful sleep.
  • Enjoy a fresh and clean mattress. Sprinkle a mixture of 1 cup baking soda and 10 drops of lavender over your mattress. Allow the mixture to sit for at least one hour then use the vacuum hose to clean it up. You can combine with drops of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove or Rosemary as well.
  • Ouch! That's Hot! The next time someone doesn't realise the iron or pan is still hot; apply Lavender oil to the affected area to soothe skin irritation, reduce redness and ease swelling.
  • The Oatmeal Secret. Fill a baby food jar with oatmeal, and add 5-8 drops of Lavender oil. When it's time to wash your face, add water and it becomes an excellent natural scrub! A little goes a long way.
  • A Sleepy Time Trick. A few drops of Lavender placed on a pillow will help a restless toddler (or adult) fall asleep and stay asleep.
  • Flavor Twist. Lavender adds a unique and delicious flavor to marinades, custards, breads, cookies, icings, and even honey and syrup.
  • Homemade Aftershave. Use after shaving to soothe and soften skin and to lessen the redness and burning caused by razor burn.
  • Take the "Ouch" out. One drop of Lavender will help relieve the sensitivity of gums, dry or chapped lips, occasional scrapes and abrasions or after too much sun.
  • Clear the Mind. Apply Lavender to the temples and back of the neck to ease anxious feelings and stress and promote mental clarity.
  • Care For Your Baby Belly. Rub Lavender essential oil onto an itchy tummy while pregnant.
  • Therapeutic Dish and Laundry Soap. If your liquid soap smells a bit flat, you can add Lavender for additional aromatherapy benefits, it transforms your cleaning experience.   

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