🌿 Essential Oils in My Everyday Life – A Guide to Nature’s Little Drops of Magic

When I first started exploring essential oils, something ancient and intuitive awakened in me. You know that feeling when you open a little bottle of lavender, and your whole nervous system just... exhales. ✨

For me, it’s not just about fragrance or wellness – it’s about bringing nature into everyday life. Creating small rituals that support the body, mind, and home – in a natural and sustainable way.

Here I’m sharing some of my favorite ways to use essential oils – simple, natural hacks that you can begin with today 💛

🪻1. Lavender in the Laundry – a Calm Scent for Yoga Clothes and Bed Linen

When I wash my sheets, towels, or yoga clothes, I add 3 drops of organic lavender essential oil to the fabric softener compartment. It leaves everything smelling fresh, clean, and deeply calming – perfect for relaxing into bed or onto your mat.

🍃 2. DIY Bug Spray – Natural and Effective

I love being outside – but not mosquitos. Instead of spraying my skin with chemicals, I make my own bug spray, and it actually works!

Recipe:

• 100 ml water (or half witch hazel or vodka for better preservation)

• 10 drops citronella

• 10 drops lavender

• 5 drops eucalyptus

• 5 drops geranium or tea tree→ Shake well and spray on skin and clothes before heading outdoors.

  
  

🍋 3. Citrus in the Diffuser – Fresh Morning Energy

When I need an energetic boost (or I’m just feeling a bit “meh”), I add 2–3 drops of orange or grapefruit essential oil to my diffuser. It smells like joy – perfect for morning yoga or work-from-home vibes.

→ Tip: Citrus oils are known for cleansing the air and uplifting your mood.

🌬 4. Breathe Easy with Eucalyptus

If I’m feeling congested or low in energy, I boil some water, add 2 drops of eucalyptus oil, and inhale the steam under a towel. It opens the breath and gives me a sense of spaciousness in my body.

→ You can also drop a few drops on the shower floor – the steam will do the rest.

🌛 5. Evening Ritual: Sleep Blend in a Roller Bottle

I created my own bedtime blend that I roll onto my pulse points before sleep. It's soothing, grounding, and perfect for quieting an overactive mind.

Recipe:

• 4 drops lavender

• 2 drops frankincense

• 2 drops bergamot

• 1 drop vetiver→ Blend in a roller bottle with a carrier oil (like jojoba or almond oil)

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🌱 6. Natural Cleaning – For You and the Earth

I make my own multi-purpose cleaning spray and use it on the kitchen counter, yoga mat, and bathroom surfaces.

Recipe:

• 50% vinegar

• 50% water

• 15 drops of tea tree or lemon oil→ Shake well, spray, breathe in – and feel the difference.

🌙 7. Cycle Support – Hormonal Balance and Self-Care

Essential oils can be beautiful companions through the menstrual cycle. I use a blend of clary sage, geranium, and lavender in a carrier oil and massage it gently onto my lower belly in the luteal phase (just before menstruation).

→ It pairs beautifully with a hot water bottle and deep breaths.

A Few Things to Know Before You Start:

• Always use pure, organic oils from trusted sources

• Never apply undiluted oils directly to the skin

• Citrus oils are photosensitive – avoid direct sun exposure after use

• If pregnant or using with children, consult a professional and go gently

• Less is more – these drops are potent 💧

For You Who Crave More Nature, Stillness & Connection...

Essential oils are, to me, a way to return to what’s simple and real. A tiny reminder that nature is always close, even in the middle of everyday life. Maybe you feel it too – the call to create small sacred moments in your own home?

Feel free to share which oils you love in the comments – or ask anything you're curious about. I’d love to connect 💛

All the essential oils I use in my daily rituals are from www.tisserand.com/essential-oils/ or www.doterra.com/ I love these because their oils are pure, organic, ethically sourced and truly trustworthy – for myself and for those I share with.