We thought we would share a collection of all natural recipes that are great for summer! Why waste your money with boxed products from the store that are full of toxic chemicals when you can make all natural products at a fraction of the cost!
Bug Spray Recipe
Ingredients:
55 drops TerraShield doTERRA oil
25 drops doTERRA Purify oil
1/4 cup witch hazel (to help the oil emulsify)
Spray Bottle
Directions:
Mix essential oils and witch hazel in spray bottle, fill with water.
Spray head to toe.
Geranium Facial Wipes
Ingredients:
2-3 tablespoons witch hazel extract
5-8 drops Geranium, Frankincense, or Melaleuca essential oil (We use doTERRA oils)
4 paper towel pieces quartered
1 tablespoon Fractionated Coconut Oil
Ziplock bag or small Tupperware container
Directions:
Mix essential oils, witch hazel extract, and Fractionated Coconut Oil together.
Soak paper towel pieces with mixture in container of choice.
Wipe face for a quick refresher or use as a makeup remover.
(You can also reuse fabric pieces if you prefer, instead of paper towels).
Salt Water Spray
Ingredients:
1 cup hot water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hair gel
1 teaspoon Fractionated Coconut Oil
4 drops Lavender Essential Oil (We use doTERRA oil)
4 drops doTERRA Rosemary essential oil
Spray bottle
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a spray bottle, spray hair, scrunch and enjoy!
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Oooo thanks for the recipes! I’ll have to try some of these.
I really need to check out oils! These recipes sound like a great way to start.
I have to try this bug spray! I hate using the nasty chemical filled sprays, so this would be perfect to use during BBQs during the summer when I’m outside. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you for sharing! I have been looking for natural alternatives and can’t wait to try them all out! Love the bug spray
You’re welcome! So glad we could help! 🙂
These are really easy and useful ideas, im gonna try them thanks especially the Geranium Facial Wipes
You are very welcome! 🙂
Great recipes. I love using essential oils 🙂
I like using natural ingredients whenever possible. I’m very chemical sensitive.
I’m definitely going to try the insect repellant spray!
Good natural ingredients!
I need to make the bug spray!
Looks like a good bug spray. thanks.
I would love to make the facial wipes!
Bug spray is a must around here as soon as it gets a little warm. Thanks for the natural recipe.
These are some great recipe ideas. I have never used essential oils before.
I really want to try the Bug Spray Recipe for the summer. I want to use more natural products from now on.