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Best Essential Oils for Exercise

Best Essential Oils for Exercise

Do you love exercising, or do you have to drag yourself to the gym every time? Either way, exercise is vital for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When used on their own, essential oils offer many benefits for the body. When combined with regular exercise and 

Wild Orange

Hello! This week, we’re featuring a doTERRA favorite: Wild Orange oil! For years, everyone has loved Wild Orange because of its inviting aroma, powerful benefits, and endless uses. 7 Ways to Use Wild Orange Oil Have you ever tried Wild Orange oil? What about any of 

What is Grapefruit oil used for?

What is Grapefruit oil used for?

Grapefruit oil is becoming one of the most popular essential oils on the market. The bright, energizing aroma and many benefits of Grapefruit essential oil make it a fan favorite in the world of essential oils. Many people ask, “What is Grapefruit oil used for?” It turns out that many enjoy using Grapefruit essential oil for much more than simply its taste or smell.

So, what are the benefits and uses of Grapefruit essential oil? Keep reading to find out!

Use GrapefruitGrapefruit oil for weight loss

You may have heard people talking about using Grapefruit oil for weight loss. Experimental research shows that diffusing Grapefruit oil may help to curb cravings. If you’re trying to lose weight, consider diffusing Grapefruit oil to increase your motivation. Additionally, when taken internally, Grapefruit can help to support blood sugar levels that are already in the normal range.*

Use Grapefruit oil for skin

Do you love the smell of Grapefruit oil? Keep its lovely aroma with you all day and improve the appearance of your skin by incorporating Grapefruit oil into your skincare routine. Try adding Grapefruit oil to your nightly skincare regimen to reduce the appearance of blemishes. Remember though, as a citrus oil, the use of Grapefruit oil on the skin poses a risk for sun sensitivity, so avoid ultra-violet rays for at least 12 hours after applying Grapefruit to the skin.

Use Grapefruit oil to support a healthy metabolism*

Did you know that Grapefruit oil can help promote a healthy metabolism?* Because it contains the chemical constituent limonene, Grapefruit essential oil has internal cleansing and purifying properties.* This is why it’s commonly used to support a healthy metabolism and to gently cleanse the body with detoxifying benefits.* To take full advantage of these benefits, simply add one to two drops of Grapefruit oil to a glass of water, and drink.

Use Grapefruit oil to create an uplifting environment

With an encouraging, cheering effect on the emotions, Grapefruit is the perfect essential oil when you want to promote an uplifting atmosphere. Feeling bored and sluggish at work in the afternoon? Try diffusing Grapefruit oil at your desk. Need a little pick-me-up in the morning? Place a drop of Grapefruit oil in your palms, rub your hands together, and inhale deeply to take in its energizing, delightful aroma.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What is Grapefruit oil used?

Grapefruit oil is becoming one of the most popular essential oils on the market. The bright, energizing aroma and many benefits of Grapefruit essential oil make it a fan favorite in the world of essential oils. Many people ask, “What is Grapefruit oil used for?” It turns out 

Grapefruit Lemon Lime

Grapefruit Lemon Lime

Yes! There’s Oils instead! Grapefruit & Lemon & Lime and several others in your water are great & do wonders for your body! No acid!!! Not to mention if you go to the restaurant and get one of those fruits in your water, who’s been 

Nail Strengthening Serum With Essential Oils

Nail Strengthening Serum With Essential Oils

Essential oils and vitamin E can bring TLC to your fingernails and improve their overall health.

You can spend money on manicures and have someone else care for your nails but I personally like the DIY approach. It saves money and you can use natural products instead of chemicals that majority of salons use.

Nail Strengthening Serum

  • 1 oz Dropper Bottle
  • 15 drops of Lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops of Myrrh essential oil
  • Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 2 Vitamin E Oil Capsules

Directions:

  1. Add essential oils to 1 oz dropper bottle.
  2. Cut vitamin E capsules open and squeeze into bottle.
  3. Fill the remaining space of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil (you could use jojoba or avocado oil instead of fractionated coconut oil). Screw the lid on and shake to combine.
  4. To use, place a few drops onto a cotton ball and rub over nails to soften cuticles and to strengthen nails.

You can substitute Lavender and Myrrh essential oils for other oils.  There are many essential oils that are beneficial for nails, see below for a list of other essential oils you could use in this recipe.

Wondering what essential oils will help keep your nails healthy & strong? Here are the best essential oils according to Modern Essentials Reference Guide.

  • Lemon Essential Oil
  • Frankincense Essential Oil
  • Myrrh Essential Oil
  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil
  • Lavender Essential Oil
  • Grapefruit Essential Oil
  • Rosemary Essential Oil

To use, add 1-2 drops to 1 teaspoon of fractionated coconut oil and apply to nails. If you have a fungal nail infection, melaleuca is the best choice for nails.

Tips for Healthy Fingernails:

  • Keep 100% cotton gloves around. At night apply moisturizing lotion to your hands, then place the gloves on while you sleep to allow the moisturizer to absorb as much as possible.
  • Never use your nails as tools. You know, like as mini scratchers, scrapers, screwdrivers, picks…just don’t! Find a proper tool to use instead.
  • Keep moisturizing lotion by every sink in your home and apply after washing hands to keep skin and nails from drying out.
  • Make sure to wear gloves when you garden or clean.
  • Never cut your cuticles, push them back instead. When you cut cuticles, you are more at risk for infections and ingrown nails.
  • Use care with artificial nails. They can encourage the growth of fungus under your nails. It is best to keep nails naked and natural, if possible.
  • Diet matters! Your nails will reflect your overall health. If your do not get proper nutrition, your nails will be dry and flaky. A diet high in calcium, Magnesium, and good quality protein will give you strong and healthy nails.
  • Keep hydrated. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will help nails as well as your overall health.