How to Up-Cycle Empty Essential Oil Bottles

 

#1 CLEAN YOUR EMPTIES

Remove the caps, orifices + labels.  If the labels don't peel off nicely, soak them for 10min in a bowl of hot water + 3 TBSP of baking soda + 1 drop of dish soap + 5 drops of lemon oil.  Remove the labels and glue + let air dry.

 

TIP: Before cleaning, take the caps off and store in a jar of epsom salts overnight to get the last few drops out.  Use the salts in your bath...

 

 

#2 MAKE SPRAYS

Order spray heads here.

Top up your recipes with water.

 

OWIE SPRAY

5 drops each lavender + frankincense + tea tree

 

AFTER SUN

10 drops lavender + 5 drops peppermint

 

BUG SPRAY

10 drops cedarwood + 10 drops citronella

 

AIR FRESHENER

20 drops of any blend you like!

 

FOCUS SPRAY

10 drops peppermint + orange

 

LINEN/PILLOW SPRAY

10 drops lavender + 5 drops orange + 5 drops cedarwood

 

HAND + SURFACE CLEANER

10 drops protective blend + 5 drops tea tree

1 tsp rubbing alcohol + fractionated coconut oil

 

THROAT SPRAY

10 drops protective blend + lemon

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

 

FACIAL MIST

10 drops frankincense + lavender/juniper berry

top with witch hazel or rose water

 

AFTER SHAVE

10 drops lavender + frankincense + cedarwood

1 tsp fractionated coconut oil

 

#3 PRE-MAKE DIFFUSER BLENDS

Order dropper tops here or keep the original cap + orifice.

Add about 100 drops of your fav diffuser blends to a 15ml empty and top with water.  Then add a dropper full to your diffuser when you are ready!

 
Christine Taylor