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One our family’s favorite ways to use essential oils is in homemade spray remedies and tonics. We use them as a part of our morning routines when getting ready, in the kitchen after bringing home fresh producefrom the market, before bedtime to calm and relax, and in a handful of other practical everyday situations that call for a balanceor boost. Making sprays is not only a very cost effective way to help stretch the life of your essential oils, but also gives you a tool for simple application. When on their ownin tiny amber bottles, oils can be somewhat intimidating. I get this. But sprays help take the grunt work out of this wellness process and give you a remedy that you can pop in your purse or store on your nightstand.
It’s important to know that essential oils are much more than simple fragrances that can freshen up aroom or make our skin smell better. The University of Maryland Medical Center does a wonderful job of explaining how powerful smelling essential oils can be:
“The ‘smell’ receptors in your nose communicate with parts of your brain (the amygdala and hippocampus) that serve as storehouses for emotions and memories. When you breathe in essential oil molecules, some researchers believe they stimulate these parts of your brain and influence physical, emotional, and mental health.For example, scientists believe lavender stimulates the activity of brain cells in the amygdala similar to the way some sedative medications work.”*
With this in mind, know that you too can create personal blends with your oils that best suit your wellness and home needs. These are our favorite recipes and I am happy to share them with you!
Pantry Items:
- 2 oz. Glass Amber Bottles – I purchase mine in bulk here.
- Witch Hazel – This ingredient acts as an emulsifier so the oil evenly distributes throughout the blend.You could substitute a pinch of salt or even replace witch hazel for vodka in these recipes if you’d like.
- Essential Oils – I buy all of our essential oils from Young Living. You can read more about that here and here.
- Distilled Water – Purified water spoils less quickly so I use it in all of my homemade remedies. You need to be careful when making water-based solutions because anything with water in it can spoil believe it or not! This is why I like making very small batches in 2 oz. bottles and storing the sprayswe do not use as often in the fridge.
- Small funnel – Optional, but it helps.
You can prepare all of these sprays the same, simple way. Start with your 2 oz. glass amber bottle and fill it up 1/3 of the way with witch hazel or vodka (or a small pinch of salt) it’s your preference. Some like to use distilled vodka in place of witch hazel because it does not have a scent. I think all three methods are wonderful. After adding your emulsifier, add your drops of essential oils. Swirl the bottle around combing the oils before filling the rest of your amber spray bottle up with distilled water. Shake before spraying and store in a cool, dark place.
WELLNESS SPRAYS
Gentle Baby Spray:I used this spray while pregnant withAlfie and wore it as my all natural perfume,spritzing it whenneeded. We still use it on seven month old Alfieafter bath and diaper changes because it’s so soothing and gentle enough for tiny ones, making his skin so soft and yummy. This was also the blend we diffused in the delivery room so it’s a special one for me.
Note: Diffusing ratios are different than spray ratios. When I diffuse I like to add 5 drops or so to our home diffuser.
- 20 drops Gentle Baby Blend
- 10 drops Roman Chamomile
Owie Spray: Thisspray is in ourholistic medicine cabinet and one we pull out when the kids get scrapes or cuts. I will spray it on their owie a few times throughout the day and it helps significantly.
- 10 drops Tea Tree
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Frankincense
Sleepy Spray:This is our favorite sleep spray blend that I mist theirblankies and pillows with before bed andnap time. It has become a special part of ourbedtime routine and a spray that I take with uswhen we travel. Andrew and I also use it on our own pillows before bed as well. Sometimes I’ll find Andrew spraying it all over his pajamas before hopping into bed. Super cute.
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Roman Chamomile
- 10 drops Cedarwood
Wake Up Spray:This spray is such an uplifting one to have on hand. I like using this as a morning mist that helps me wake up ifI have not gotten the best night’s sleep. The combination of citrus andpeppermint is very awakening and a good way to jumpstartyour day. And Bergamot…it’s the best.
- 10 drops Grapefruit
- 10 drops Bergamot
- 10 drops Peppermint
Under Arm Spray: If you are wanting to steer away from usingdeodorant with chemicals and other less than pleaseantingredients this is a nice spray to have in your beauty cabinet. The blend Purification contains: Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Myrtle, and Tea Tree. I like using this spray after yoga or a walk with the kids and I am in need of a little help, if you know what I mean.
- 30 drops Purification Blend
Floral Date Night Spray: Thisspray is a lovelyperfume to wear on nights out with your honey as many of these oils act as naturalaphrodisiacs. Just sayin’.
- 10 drops Joy
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang
- 5 drops Patchouli
- 5 drops Jasmine
Tick Spray: I hate that I have toinclude this BUT Stella’s preschool had a case ofhead lice so I’ve beenspraying her hair with this before and after school each day. Keep those nasty little bugs away!
- 20 drops Tea Tree
- 10 drops Rosemary
Mosquito Repellant: Assoon as warmer weather approaches we do not go anywhere without this natural chemical free bugspray. It’s safe enough to put on little ones and itactually works. Praise! We get bad mosquitos here in the Midwest and this is astaple for our family.
- 20 drops Citronella
- 10 drops Lemongrass
CalmingSpray for the Kids: This is Stella and Theodore’s calming spray blend. If they are really hyper and acting out I’llgrab this and spray them down. It may sound a little strange but they are used to it andsometimes will even go grab it and spray it on themselves when in need of a cool down. Stella calls it her perfume and Theo just loves his oils. Teaching my babies to owntheir wellness and become a part of that process is such an important part of our essential oil journey.
- 10 drops Peace & Calming Blend
- 10 dropsOrange
- 10 dropsLavender
CalmingSpray forMama: This is my own stress away blend. YL makes abeautiful blend called “Stress Away” but after experimenting and trying this and that, I have found this blend to be the best for my anxiety. This is my go to perfume and something I wear daily. It’s a simple blend that combines elements of the earth with both floral andcitrus notes that are very uplifting, with the grounding element of frankincense.
- 10 drops Frankincense
- 5 drops Joy Blend
- 5 drops Lavender
- 5 dropsBergamot
- 5 drops Spruce
Hair Growth Support Spray:I am using this on my scalp for hair growth right now. I always end up loosing a lot of hair in my fourth trimester and this tonic has helped my hair remain thicker and healthier for the most part. I use it after washing and before blow drying, spraying it on my scalp where the hair loss is more prevalent.
- 20 drops Cedarwood
- 10 drops Lavender
After Sun Spray: This spray is a lovely one to have in the fridge in the heat of summer. If you are prone to sunburns getting this out and spraying it on your skinimmediacy cools it down and starts thehealing process. If you aren’t someone who burns, this is still a nice spray to use after workouts or if needing a cold pick me up in the middle of the day.
- 20 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Peppermint
HAPPY HOME SPRAYS
Yoga Mat Spray: I like this spray for two reasons. For one, it helps clean my matbefore use because tea tree is magical, andsecondly, the two blends in this spray are very grounding and meditative…a scent inviting you into a calmer placebefore youpractice.
- 10 dropsSacred Mountain Blend
- 10 drops White Angelica Blend
- 5 drops Tea Tree
Changing Table Spray: If you havelittle ones in diapers, or kids in general, this is such a good spray to have on your changing table or in your diaper bag for those gross restaurant changing stations. These three essential oilscombined or ontheir own arevery good at getting rid of germs.
- 10 drops Thieves Blend
- 10 drops Lemon
- 10 drops Tea Tree
Farmer’s Market Spray: Once produce stands start to open and farmer’s markets become a part of your weekend plans, thisspray is helpful to have in the kitchen. I rinse our fresh produce with water and spray it with this before eating.
- 15 drops Citrus Fresh Blend
- 10 drops Purification Blend
- 5 drops Tea Tree
Clean Linen Spray:This linen spray is so lovely. I like spraying our clean clothes with it, Andrew’s suits, and just spritzing it here and there in various draws now and again to give our clothes a refreshing smell. This one is also great for freshening up furniture and bed linens, too.
- 10 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Pine
- 10 drops Purification Blend
Bathroom Air Freshener: This one is pretty selfexplanatory…put a bottle on the back of the toilet or somewhere in the bathroom and enjoy not smelling certain scents. You’re most welcome.
- 10 drops Eucalyptus
- 10 drops Rosemary
- 10 dropsBalsam Fir
Have you used essential oils in this way before? What are some of your favorite combinations and blends? Happy spray making y’all!
*Quote source information found here.
