I get asked about ways that I use oils everyday and thought I would share my current doTERRA specific routine. I do A LOT of things to manage my health during the day. If you’ve ever experience health issues, you’ll know it’s worth it to stay on top of things! But this is how I use essential oils and infused products to keep my health moving in the right direction.
In the shower
I recently purchased a shower diffuser for myself. And the kids. And my parents with ongoing sinus struggles. I am loving the morning spa feeling and the respiratory opening I get by diffusing Breathe Respiratory Blend. The diffuser runs for 8 minutes then turns itself off. Adding melaleuca would be a great idea for those needing ongoing immune support as well and the kids love Citrus Bliss Blend and Breathe Blend combined.
For my face, I use a cream cleanser from 100% Pure (often out of stock, sorry!) or doTERRA’s exfoliating scrub. In the winter, the doTERRA Hydrating Cream is extra moisturizing and I always add fancy eye cream. Tip: Adding a drop of Yarrow Pomegranate Seed Oil to your regular moisturizer is extra soothing and hydrating (a 30 mL bottle lasts a very long time). The entire doTERRA skin care line can be seen here. When not using doTERRA, I use 100% Pure brand. I trust very few companies when it comes to purity!
Keeping my mood bright is an ongoing goal and so I add a drop of Cheer blend to my lotion each day. I enjoy the spicy smell and notice a mood drop when I skip it. If I want a different, girly, night out scent I choose the Beautiful Hydrating Mist.
For Breakfast
I love to drink my breakfast so a Terragreen superfood 1/2 scoop goes into my green drink and often an extra drop of ginger for kick and digestive and immune support.
If I don’t do this, a drop of lemon in my water does the trick for keeping my body functioning well.
Each morning I take a DigestZen Softgel, Deep Blue Polyphenol, and a Probiotic. I often add DDR Prime Softgels or OnGuard+ Softgels as well (rotating them manages my Lyme and immune health). I take several other supplements and probiotics as well since digestive inflammation reduction and biodiversity is my current health goal but they are specific to my current health plan (prescribed by my functional medicine practitioner).
I brush my teeth with OnGuard Whitening Toothpaste every morning and night. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t think this toothpaste is amazing. There is also a pH balancing OnGuard Mouthwash for swishing (although we lost ours at the airport security terminal recently, oops).
Mid-Day
If I need a pick me up, I go for Motivate Blend rolled on the back of my neck. If it’s focus I’m looking for (or if I am brain-foggy) I reach for Frankincense Touch. If it’s a crazy day and I’m feeling the stress, or if I’m headed to pick up the kids, I am loving the new Steady Blend rolled on the wrists and neck. I keep these (along with Rose Touch and Beautiful Blend) in my purse at all time.
Throughout the Day
I am a diffusing mom. Each day I choose something to elevate the mood of the house, clean up the kid and dog smell, or create a happy home vibe. I love mints and citrus, with my favorite combination being Elevation and Spearmint. But OnGuard and Lavender are often on rotation for keeping the immune systems well supported.
With every meal I take 2 Terrazyme digestive enzymes. This supports my digestive health goals and also ensures that I am absorbing nutrients from the foods I eat. Nearly everyone experiences more energy and reduced bloating with digestive enzymes.
Before Bed
I have a pretty tight (read “never miss”) routine before bed to manage my allergies and my sleep struggles. Outside of my skincare, teething brushing, and supplements, I always use the same oils—Melaleuca Touch (scratchy throat) rolled on my neck and up to my ears, Lavender Touch (itchy eyes) rolled allow the brown bone, a blend of chamomiles on my neck (seasonal symptoms and sleep), DigestZen Blend around my belly button, and Magnolia Touch (sleep) on my forearms and chest. If it’s been a long day or if I am sore, Deep Blue Rub is on my lower back. It’s like a warm hug.
Confession: I don’t regularly diffuse at bedtime. We often have the window open and a ceiling fan and air purifier running so the effects are quickly lost! And I generally prefer to keep my diffuser further away from my face to avoid asthma triggers. My husband and I become human diffusers instead (he loves Serenity Blend). Many like to use a cotton ball or apply oils to their pillows as well.
What is a safe amount of oil to use daily?
When creating a daily routine, it’s important to remember general safety guidelines. That being said, most people will not exceed the max amounts per day. Many of the things I list above are diluted and used sparingly (a little goes a long way!) And as you can see, I am rotating different diluted blends, not necessarily using them all every single day or ever in excess. My routine is custom designed to keep my body functioning well and healing and is based on safe usage.
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Hopefully I have given you some new ideas about how you can create a daily routine to keep yourself tip-top. I’d love to hear how you create a daily health routine?
