Category Archives: Specific Oil Uses

Essential Oils for Weight Loss

Many people’s New Year’s Resolution revolve around losing weight, getting in shape or taking control of their health- and essential oils can help with that! Whether you are interested in using doTERRA’s line of products specifically for that endeavor or just want to try out a specific oil or two, this week’s blog has the info you need! Continue reading

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The Chemistry of Frankincense

Frankincense essential oil is derived from the resinous tears of trees that have been carefully scored, or “bled.” If cared for properly, frankincense trees can produce tears for hundreds of years! After a careful distillation process, the essential oil has … Continue reading

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Biblical Oils- Frankincense and Myrrh

Both frankincense and myrrh were used as medicinal substances in ancient times, according to both written and archaeological evidence from the time of Jesus as well as in ancient China and Egypt. They are also used in alternative medicine in the present day. Continue reading

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Cleaning With Lemon Oil

Cleaning just got a whole lot more FUN! Get creative, save some money, be healthier!

I love using Essential Oils for healthier, green cleaning Continue reading

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Fractionated Coconut Oil

Fractionated Coconut Oil- This is an amazingly overlooked product! Here is how our day goes with FCO. Continue reading

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Essential Oil Spotlight

The doTERRA essential oil experts have written a few blogs about the uses of specific oils. Click on the links below to learn about Vetiver, Ylang Ylang and Lemongrass- all of which are oils we use on a regular basis! Continue reading

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Antibacterial Soap

Antibacterial soap is better for you right? Well….the answer to that question is more complication than yes or no.
The FDA recently announced that antibacterial soaps would be removed from shelves over the course of the next year. Does that mean that no soap is antibacterial? Continue reading

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The Beginner’s Trio- Lemon, Lavender and Peppermint

If you or someone you know finds the idea of using essential oils intriguing, but wants to start off small, the beginner’s trio of lavender, lemon and peppermint are highly recommended as the best place to start incorporating essential oils into your everyday life. Continue reading

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Melaleuca is a traveler’s best companion

Melaleuca (also known as tee tree oil) is for travelers who want to leave the nasty stuff where they found it. A spray bottle with Melaleuca and water is Essential for every serious traveler. Continue reading

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