Nurturing with Essential Oils

doTERRA IPC Phillip Bruttig and Madison

"I was visiting my family this past weekend in Orange County. My three-year-old niece Madison overheard a conversation I was having sharing my experience with essential oils. She quickly interrupted the conversation and said, 'Uncle Phil, can you make me feel better?' Then she coughed and said, "I think I need oils rubbed on my feet." Little ones are such a joy :) This was a super cool moment....Thank You, doTERRA!"

PB Assist Blog Giveaway Winner

We're excited to announce the first winner in our blog giveaways. Quincy Magalei and family have won a FREE PB Assist and Lifelong Wellness pack!

"We just returned from a trip three days ago and PB Assist touched each aspect in some way! We stayed healthy even though friends and family suffered through fevers and chills during our stay. We went to a lot of wet, germy places, too! I LOVE doTERRA essential oils and never want to go a day with out them, our trip was SO MUCH LESS STRESSFUL because of them. PB Assist is also such a big part of the health and wholeness puzzle. I am so grateful to doTERRA for thinking so across the board when it comes to health and TRUE wellness."

Sincerely,
Quincy Magalei and family

Congratulations to the Magalei family!

Using Scent to Create a Scent-sational Home Environment

Just a few drops of essential oils can make life at home look, smell, and feel more pleasant!

Even though there is plenty to enjoy outdoors during the summer months, most of us will still be spending some time indoors (at home, in hotel rooms during summer travel, or perhaps a cabin on campouts).

Adding the fragrance of essential oils to your summer space is the perfect way to create an inviting atmosphere for friends and guests, while also creating an UN-inviting environment for pesky insects.

• Diffuse uplifting fragrances such as Citrus Bliss, Peppermint, and On Guard to purify the air and to create a fresh, clean smell.
• Take your essential oils along when you travel. When staying in hotels, add a few drops of essential oils to a tissue or washcloth, and place over the air vent or fan in the room. This will disperse the oils into the air and rid the room of any odors and airborn pathogens.
• If you're sending your child to camp, send him/her with a spray bottle and a bottle of Purify. By adding a few drops of Purify to water in the spray bottle, your child can spritz the air in the cabin or tent, as well as any mattresses or sleeping bags to rid them of insects or musty odors.

Here are additional tips on how to keep your home environment smelling fresh and staying free of insects by using all-natural essential oils. Simply add a few drops of the following essential oils on a cotton ball and place in corners or areas where insects are found; sprinkle a few drops of the essential oil directly from the bottle along baseboards; or add the essential oil to a water bottle, shake, and spritz the area to send bugs running away.

Ants- TerraShield, peppermint, rosemary
Aphids- peppermint
Beetles- TerraShield, peppermint, thyme
Chiggers*- TerraShield, lavender, lemongrass, thyme
Cutworm- thyme
Fleas*- TerraShield, Purify, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint
Flies- TerraShield, lavender, peppermint, rosemary
Gnats- TerraShield
Mosquitos*- TerraShield, lavender, lemongrass
Moths- TerraShield, Purify, lavender, peppermint
Plant lice- peppermint
Spiders*- TerraShield, Purify, peppermint
Ticks*- Purify, lavender, lemongrass, thyme

*In case the insects find you before you use your oils, the same oils that repel insects also relieve the effect of the bites. (Special thanks to IPC Jan Meredith from Oregon for compiling this list!)

At Home Spa Treatments Using dōTERRA Essential Oils

On the May 4th episode of Fox 13's morning show, Michelle Howard, Spa Director at the Zermatt, promoted the use of dōTERRA essential oils. Michelle shared several spa treatment recipes using dōTERRA essential oils that make perfect pampering gifts for Mother's Day. To view the news video, click here.

Make any day special for yourself or a friend by sharing these recipes and dōTERRA essential oils. If you get the chance, be sure to visit the fabulous Zermatt Spa for one of their signature treatments!

Home Spa Recipes
(by Michelle Howard, Spa Director, Zermatt Resort)

Brown Sugar Scrub (Can be used for full body exfoliation or for hands and feet)

½ cup Brown Sugar
2 heaping Tablespoons of dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil (Almond or Olive Oil can be substituted)
3 to 5 drops of your favorite dōTERRA essential oil

Mix well. To apply wet skin and massage gently, rinse with warm water and apply favorite moisturizer

Peppermint Hot Oil Hair Treatment (Stimulating & Refreshing to scalp, deeply moisturizing for hair)

½ - 1 cup Olive Oil (amount can be adjusted depending on length of hair)
5-6 drops of dōTERRA Peppermint essential oil

Gently warm Olive oil by putting it in a glass cup or jar in a pot of hot water; once the olive oil is warm add the essential oil and apply immediately to scalp and massage the remaining amount through entire hair. Cover with a shower cap to hold in the heat. Allow to sit for up to 20 minutes, to finish shampoo & condition hair.

Oatmeal/Yogurt Facial Masque (Good for all Skin Types, nourishing and moisturizing)

1 Tbsp Oatmeal
1 Tbsp plain organic yogurt (skip all the pre-sweetened types)
A few drops of warm honey

Mix all the ingredients together and gently apply to face. Leave on for 15 minutes, rinse with steaming washcloth and apply favorite moisturizer.