Simple ideas for your home, your family and yourself, using the oils in your starter kit.
Before you start
You don't need to try all hundred. Pick two or three that fit your day, make them a habit, then come back for more. Most of the ideas use the same handful of oils, so you'll get to know them quickly.
Three ways to use an oil
Diffuse
3–5 drops in a diffuser with water. The easiest place to start.
Breathe in
A drop in your palms, rub them together, cup them over your nose and breathe slowly.
On your skin
Always mixed with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil first.
A simple dilution guide
Who
Drops of oil per teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil
Adults, everyday use
1–3 drops
Older children and sensitive skin
1 drop, or less
Hot oils (Oregano, On Guard)
1 drop per tablespoon (15ml), adults only
For babies and young children, check the age guidance on the label and ask your advocate before using anything on their skin.
Safety in a nutshell
Try a new oil on a small patch of skin first.
Keep oils away from eyes, inner ears and broken skin.
Citrus oils (Lemon, Wild Orange) make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so keep skin you've used them on out of the sun for 12 hours.
Use glass bottles for anything with citrus oils in, because citrus can soften plastic.
When you diffuse, leave a door open so pets can leave the room if they want to.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or managing a health condition, talk to your GP or midwife first.
Keep bottles tightly closed, somewhere cool and dark, and out of reach of children.
1Diffuse 3 drops Wild Orange and 2 drops Peppermint while you get ready.
2Before a busy meeting, put a drop of Peppermint in your palms, rub them together and take three slow breaths.
3Diffuse Lemon while you make breakfast for a clean, fresh kitchen.
4Put 2 drops of Peppermint on a flannel, tuck it into a corner of the shower away from the water and breathe in the steam.
5Roll diluted Balance onto the soles of your feet before you put your socks on.
6Working from home? Diffuse 2 drops Peppermint and 3 drops Lemon at your desk.
7Put 2 drops of Wild Orange on a cotton pad and tuck it into the car cup holder for the school run.
8Rub a little diluted Peppermint into the back of your neck when the afternoon starts to drag.
9Breathe in Frankincense from your hands before you journal or plan your day.
10Diffuse Lemon and Frankincense together during homework or study time.
Winding down and sleep
Little rituals that tell your body the day is done.
11Put a drop of Lavender on the corner of your pillow.
12Make a pillow spray: 50ml water and 10 drops Lavender in a small glass spray bottle. Shake before each use.
13Diffuse 3 drops Lavender and 2 drops Wild Orange for an hour before bed.
14Give yourself a foot rub with a teaspoon of carrier oil, a drop of Lavender and a drop of Frankincense.
15Mix 4 drops Lavender into a tablespoon of carrier oil or a handful of bath salts before adding it to a warm bath. Oils don't mix with water on their own.
16Roll Balance onto your wrists when you close the laptop, as a signal that work is finished.
17Swap evening scrolling for five quiet minutes with your Adaptiv roller and a cup of tea.
18Give someone you love a hand massage with Lavender in a carrier oil.
19Make a linen spray for your sheets with water and Lavender in a glass spray bottle. Test it on a hidden spot first.
20Diffuse Balance while you read before bed.
Around the home
Fresh, simple cleaning with oils you already have.
21Kitchen spray: 250ml water, a splash of white vinegar, 10 drops Lemon and 5 drops On Guard in a glass spray bottle.
22Bathroom spray: the same base with 10 drops Tea Tree and 5 drops Lemon.
23Rub a drop of Lemon onto sticky label residue, leave it a minute, then wipe away.
24Add a drop of Lemon to a damp cloth to cut through grease on the hob and extractor hood.
25Glass and mirror cleaner: equal parts water and white vinegar with 5 drops Lemon.
26Add a few drops of On Guard to your mop bucket.
27Put 3 drops of Tea Tree on a piece of kitchen roll and drop it into the bottom of the bin.
28Wood polish: 2 tablespoons olive oil with 5 drops Wild Orange. Test on a hidden spot first.
29Fridge freshener: a small jar of bicarbonate of soda with 5 drops Lemon stirred in. Leave the lid off.
30Wipe door handles and light switches with your On Guard kitchen spray.
Laundry and fresh spaces
Make the whole house smell like you.
31Add 2 drops of Lavender to each wool dryer ball before a tumble-dry.
32Add 5 drops of Tea Tree to the wash for gym kit and towels.
33Put cotton balls with a drop of Lavender in a little bag and tuck it into your drawers.
34Shoe freshener: fill an old sock with bicarbonate of soda and 5 drops Tea Tree, tie it off and leave it in shoes overnight.
35Put a drop of Frankincense on a wooden clothes peg and hang it in your wardrobe.
36Keep cotton pads with a drop of Lavender on the shelves of your linen cupboard.
37Carpet freshener: mix a cup of bicarbonate of soda with 10 drops Lemon, sprinkle, leave for an hour and hoover up.
38Put a cotton ball with 2 drops of Wild Orange in your hoover bag or canister.
39Sprinkle your carpet freshener on the car mats too.
40Room spray: 100ml water, 8 drops Wild Orange and 4 drops Peppermint in a glass spray bottle. Shake well.
Skin and self-care
Add a drop to the products you already use.
41Add a drop of Frankincense to your usual moisturiser.
42Stir a few drops of Lavender into an unscented body lotion.
43Add a drop of Tea Tree to your face wash.
44Add a couple of drops of Tea Tree to your shampoo.
46Hand balm for dry hands: a spoonful of coconut oil with a drop of Lavender.
47Massage a body oil with a drop of Frankincense into damp skin after a shower.
48Rub a cuticle oil made with carrier oil and a drop of Lavender into your nails at night.
49Make a cuticle oil with carrier oil and a drop of Tea Tree.
50Make a beard or hair oil with carrier oil, a drop of Frankincense and a drop of Lavender.
Active bodies
For after the gym, the garden and long days on your feet.
51Massage diluted Deep Blue into your legs after a run or a long walk.
52Rub Deep Blue into your hands, back and shoulders after a morning in the garden.
53Cooling foot rub: a teaspoon of carrier oil with a drop of Peppermint.
54Rub diluted Deep Blue into your shoulders after a long day at a desk.
55Apply a little diluted Peppermint to the back of your neck to cool down after a workout.
56Breathe in Breathe from your palms before you head out for a run.
57Evening massage: a tablespoon of carrier oil with a drop of Deep Blue and a drop of Lavender.
58Bath soak: a cup of Epsom salts with 3 drops Lavender and 2 drops Frankincense.
59Keep the Deep Blue rub or stick in your gym bag.
60Roll Balance onto your wrists before a stretching or yoga session.
Out and about
A few bottles that earn their place in your bag.
61Dilute On Guard and rub it on the soles of your feet when you're travelling.
62Keep DigestZen in the car and breathe it in from your hands on long journeys.
63Put a drop of Peppermint in your palms and breathe in when you stop for a break on a long drive.
64Keep an Adaptiv roller in your handbag for busy days.
65Put a drop of Lavender on your travel pillow.
66Keep something from the On Guard range, such as the hand wash or hand spray, in your bag.
67Freshen up a hotel room with a cotton pad and a couple of drops of Wild Orange.
68Put a drop of Breathe on a tissue to breathe in on a plane or train.
69Carry a small glass bottle of your kitchen spray for sticky tables on days out.
70After a long day of travel, massage a little diluted Peppermint into your neck and shoulders.
Through the seasons
Ideas for every time of year.
71Diffuse 3 drops On Guard and 2 drops Wild Orange. It smells like Christmas.
72Diffuse Breathe in the bedroom on winter nights.
73Put a few drops of On Guard onto pine cones and pile them in a bowl.
74For a warming winter foot rub, add one drop of Oregano to a tablespoon of carrier oil. Adults only.
75Chest rub for adults: a teaspoon of carrier oil with 2 drops Breathe.
76On cold nights, put a drop of Breathe on a tissue and tuck it inside your pillowcase.
77In summer, diffuse Lemon and Peppermint for a fresh, cool feel.
78Do your spring clean with Lemon in everything.
79In autumn, diffuse Wild Orange and Frankincense for a cosy evening.
80Make roller blends for friends as Christmas gifts.
Children and family
Gentle oils, well diluted, always with a grown-up.
81Diffuse Lavender in a child's bedroom for short periods at bedtime.
82Before school, roll well-diluted Balance onto older children's feet.
83Diffuse Wild Orange at the kitchen table during homework.
84For toddlers, add one drop of Lavender to a tablespoon of carrier oil for a bedtime massage. Check the age guidance on the label first.
85Set up a calm corner with a diffuser, a blanket and some books.
86Let each child choose their own favourite oil to smell as part of their bedtime routine.
87For older children after a big meal, a tummy rub with diluted DigestZen.
88Rub a drop of Lemon on a cloth to lift crayon marks from painted walls. Test first.
89For family film night, diffuse Wild Orange and Peppermint.
90Massage diluted Deep Blue into teenagers' legs after sports.
Mood and meaningful moments
Scent is one of the quickest ways to change how a moment feels.
91Breathe in Wild Orange from your hands when you need a lift.
92Diffuse Frankincense during quiet time, prayer or meditation.
93Use your Adaptiv roller before a difficult conversation.
94Roll on Balance first thing in the morning to start the day feeling steady.
95After a busy day, diffuse Lavender and Frankincense together.
96Breathe in Peppermint during the mid-afternoon slump.
97Put a drop of Lavender on a handwritten card or letter. Test it on scrap paper first.
98Pick a signature blend that your home smells of when guests arrive.
99Diffuse your favourite blend on a Sunday while you plan the week ahead.
100Invite a friend round to smell your favourites. Sharing is half the fun.
What next?
Tick off the ideas you love and tell us about them in the customer group. Your favourites might end up in the next edition. If you have a question, or you're running low on something, your advocate is always happy to help.