After about a few years of research, I decided to create a website to put all the information I have amassed so it’s all in one place in hopes to help others doing the same research.

I thought the best way was to detail what I found (because the ways are truly endless) was by taking a day and creating a log of each time I used an essential oil, which oil I used, and how I used it.

My goal in writing this post isn’t to try and sell anyone anything, but to provide education about the everyday practicality of essential oils. Essential oils aren’t snake oils and you don’t have to be an OVER THE TOP CRAZY PERSON to use them. It’s really pretty easy.

Here is how THIS normal person uses essential oils in her daily life.

How A Normal Person Uses Essential Oils In Her Daily Life

Morning:

As I get ready to jump in the shower, I place a few drops of Grapefruit and Peppermint on floor of the shower. These oils wake up my body and get the blood flowing. I feel like I can take on the world. Because I may have shaved my legs, armpits and bikini area in the shower, I’ll follow-up with a quick “roll-down” of skin smoothing oil on my bikini area to prevent razor burn (and it totally works) before I towel dry. See my page on Roll-on Recipes.

To moisturizer my face, I mix one drop of Immortal essential oil under my eyes, around my nose and corners of my mouth, then apply coconut cream lotion. Immortal contains Frankincense essential oil and has long been known to help with the appearances of scars, fine lines and skin imperfections. I love how smooth my skin feels and I’ve noticed a significant reduction in the blemishes that tend to become more prevalent during the spring/summer months.

As I suffer from sore and uncomfortable joints, I roll-on a special essential oil formula onto my hips and lower back. This formula is changing my life, I have been able to support my joints more and more every day. See my page on Muscle/Pain Relief Recipes for more special formulas and muscle rubs that have worked wonders for me.

As I have issues with my thyroid, I take a hormone replacement but still need help getting my metabolism going and boosting my immune system. Therefore, I have found a capsule formula for boosting  my immune system and one for boosting my metabolism to help with my weight loss. See my page on Cold & Allergies Recipes for these formulas.

At work:

While some mornings I can crank through assignments without any issues, but some days I need a little help. I mix a blend of Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint essential oil in a 5 ml roller and apply to pulse points (wrist and back on ears). The peppermint and lemon are a great pick-me up and help keep me focused/awake, while the lavender helps calm and soothe me.

Mid afternoon seems to bring on lack of focus, applying a combination of Peppermint and Wild Orange essential oil in a 5 ml roller to pulse points helps get me back in the groove. The Wild Orange energizes my senses and wakes up my brain to complete what is necessary for the day.

Home:

When I arrive home, I diffuse On-Guard essential oil and a clean air formula in my diffuser. On-Guard is awesome for eliminating and controlling airborne threats AND it is also a great immune booster too. Perfect for killing any weirdo germs that decided to tag-along-home. See my page on Air Fresheners for different formulas.

I clean our counters with my Homemade Super Orange All-Purpose Cleaner (it has Wild Orange and Melaleuca essential oil). I love the fact it is non-toxic, all-natural, can-be-used directly-around-food-with-no-concerns cleaner. Plus, it works freaking amazing. See my page on Cleaning Solutions for more recipes that help keeping a house clean easy and safe.

In the summer, after sitting outside enjoying the evening I normally have some bad reactions to bug bites…they just get REALLY itchy and REALLY inflamed. I rub Purify neat on the bug bites and then follow it up with a drop of Peppermint essential oil. The Purify helps the body process the bug bite “venom” and the Peppermint makes the itch go away. (In fact, the same formula can be used to fight poison ivy and peppermint essential oil was the only thing that would stop the itching.)

Right before going to bed, I roll the ClaryCalm Rollerball on the back of my neck and chest. I do this for a couple of reasons. First, the ClaryCalm has Cedarwood in it which helps control my hormones. And second, I struggle with night sweats, and the ClaryCalm helps balance out my hormones so I can have a restful night sleep, instead of waking up in a pool of sweat.

Diffusing a few drops of Lavender essential oil provides me with the ability to relax, soothe and calm my mind and body after a particularly stressful day. Plus, when I diffuse Lavender on a regular basis, it sets myself up for a good nights rest. It’s just a nice way to end the day.

This post is just a snapshot of one day. On another day, you may find that I use more Peppermint essential oil for a headache or less Purify essential oil because we don’t have bug bites.

Regardless of the day, essential oils provides me with a natural way to solve most small injuries/ailments/issues without having to resort to chemicals/over the counter medications. I believe in their power. And this is how a normal person uses essential oils in her daily life.