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Welcome to The Essential Guide, the place to learn about using essential oils & low tox DIY

Alison Evans - The Essential Guide

Welcome to The Essential Guide, the place to learn about using doTERRA essential oils and making low tox DIY products.

I’m so glad you have stopped by and I do hope you find what you are looking for – as well as lots of what you didn’t know you were looking for!

What now?

Check out the DIY & Recipes pages to learn how to make your own low tox essential oil products.
Purchase your ingredients and accessories from The Essential Guide Shop
Join The Essential Guide Community to get your oils and be part of our supportive and informative community
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Keep using your oils every day!

Want to know more about The Essential Guide and yours truly? Check out my About page or feel free to get in touch.
Warmest,

Alison Evans

DIY Recipes using essential oils

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The purpose of The Essential Guide is to simplify the use of essential oils in your life, and that includes getting these amazing oils in your home for you to use as soon as possible.
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Did you get your hands on some of the new and limi

Did you get your hands on some of the new and limited edition oils from doTERRA's Gift Giving Guide? Are you feeling bad because they look so naked next to their well labelled friends in your oil collection? Well, fear not! I have you and your oils covered (so to speak), with these individual cap stickers 😊
Each set comes with 4 cap stickers of your chosen oil so you have backups, or can use them on your blend bottles.

Need more Cap Stickers? I have a huge range on my website, or you can customise your own. You may even wish to order your own custom set of 50 or 100 cap stickers!

As always, all orders that include only cap stickers or vinyl labels will be sent via tracked postage for just $2.95.

🔗 Links below 👇

Individual Cap Stickers:
https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/individual-cap-stickers/

Custom 50 Cap Stickers:
https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/50-custom-cap-stickers/

Custom 100 Cap Stickers:
https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/100-custom-cap-stickers/

Questions? Ask away 😊 - ❤️ Alison

Trying to photograph new products to upload to the

Trying to photograph new products to upload to the website, but my assistant is not making it easy! 😸💗

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Just over 26 weeks and already rocking a fairly de

Just over 26 weeks and already rocking a fairly decent bump!
I'm so happy to be having a fairly uneventful pregnancy this time and a big healthy boy growing and kicking away.
That said I still have many of the common pregnancy niggles that I had last time.... But at least this time I have oils!

💙 INDIGESTION & ACID REFLUX - DigestZen applied Topically, and when really bad, I pop a drop in a glass of water.
🧡 RESTLESS LEGS - AromaTouch with Fractionated Coconut Oil massaged into my legs and feet each night
❤️ TIGHT SKIN & STRETCH MARKS - I make the Whipped Body Butter (recipe link below) and add Frankincense, Yarrow |Pom, Geranium and Lavender Oils
💜 SLEEP - Apply Lavender Peace topically and diffuse Vetiver and Cedarwood to keep me asleep

If you need help or advice on which oils to use for pregnancy, pop a comment below or get in touch via DM. Need oils? Let's talk 😁 - ❤️ Alison

📖 Whipped Body Butter Recipe: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/whipped-body-butter/

🛒 Get Ingredients: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product-category/diy-ingredients/

💦 How to get oils: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/get-doterra-essential-oils/

✨ STOCK UPDATE ✨ I've received a new shipment

✨ STOCK UPDATE ✨
I've received a new shipment of diffusers, including the popular Kiyoshi Salt Lamp Diffuser which has been out of stock for the past couple of weeks.
I still have limited quantities, so if you were hoping to get your hands on one, then get in quick.
The Kiyoshi would make a beautiful Christmas Gift! - ❤️ - Alison
🔗 Link: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/.../kiyoshi.../

26 weeks! Seems I'm growing a big healthy boy, and

26 weeks! Seems I'm growing a big healthy boy, and as much as I'm loving the miracle of pregnancy, the feels of being big, tired and emotional can sometimes rear their ugly head.
DoTERRA's Yoga Collection has this yummy blend called Anchor, and this afternoon I was drawn to pop it in the diffuser. I haven't diffused this one much, so I looked it up to see why it spoke to me - "doTERRA Anchor Steadying blend brings a firm trust in yourself so you can approach your practice and life with calming strength. Featuring Lavender, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Black Pepper, and Patchouli essential oils...."
Well now, that makes sense!

What's in your diffuser today? - ❤️ Alison

Need oils?
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Surface Wipes are so handy!It just took me approxi

Surface Wipes are so handy!It just took me approximately 3 minutes to make, and 3 minutes to wipe down the bathroom surfaces so they are sparkling clean 🌟
All you need is paper towel, washing soda, vinegar water... And essential oils of course!

📖 Recipe: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/surface-wipes/

Have you made Surface Wipes yet? What's your favourite way to use them? - ❤️ Alison

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✨ DIY BEAUTY ✨ You know, using essential oils

✨ DIY BEAUTY ✨
You know, using essential oils and reducing your chemical load isn't all about swapping out your cleaning products. There are literally hundreds of chemicals found in the most common beauty products - and we put these directly on our skin and lips to be absorbed and consumed!

Save your money, your health and the environment by making your own beauty staples such as:
❧ Lip Balm
❧ Lip Gloss
❧ Clay Face Mask
❧ Body Butter
❧ Cuticle Cream
❧ ……and more!

You will be surprised at how easy it is to make these products, and once you start, you won't go back. Not only are they good for you, they work so well - and of course you can tailor them to suit your needs by adding whichever essential oils you like!

Have you made your own beauty products yet? What did you start with? ❤️ - Alison

🔗 Links
📖 Recipes: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/category/diy-recipes/beauty/
🛒 Shop Ingredients, Accessories, Labels and more: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/shop/

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🥺 Please, I beg of you - start switching out yo

Bicarb, Baking Soda, Sodium Bicarbonate - what's t

Bicarb, Baking Soda, Sodium Bicarbonate - what's the difference? 🤔
Well, nothing! There are just a lot of different names for this powerhouse ingredient that is a staple for many of your DIY recipes for cleaning, personal care and wellness such as:
❧ Laundry Liquid
❧ Dish Liquid
❧ Bath Bombs
❧ Toilet Cleaning Fizzies
❧ Soft Scrub Cleanser
❧ Lots more!

You can buy Baking Soda at the supermarket…but who knows what is in it, or where it is sourced. I can also become costly as you can only purchase it in small quantities (as many people use it for cooking and baking).

☝️ But, never fear - you can buy quality Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) at The Essential Guide Shop!
My premium grade Sodium Bicarbonate is 100% natural and harvested from natural deposits. It contains no fillers, additives, anti-caking agents, colouring or fragrance. It’s non-GMO, fumigation-free, allergen-free and is not tested on animals. You can purchase in 500g, 1kg and 2kg packets and I post Australia wide for a low flat rate - so feel free to check out my other items and add them into your cart while you are there! 😉

🔗 Links
Purchase your Sodium Bicarbonate here: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/sodium-bicarbonate/
Purchase your other DIY Ingredients here: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product-category/diy-ingredients/
Find more DIY Recipes using low tox ingredients and essential oils here: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/essential-oil-diy-recipes/

What other uses do you have for Sodium Bicarbonate? ❤️ - Alison

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What do you thin of when you think of Potpourri? 🤔 Personally, I used to think "old lady, roses and overpoweringly sweet". 🤢
Well, not anymore!
Give this DIY Potpourri recipe a go and experiment with your own fragrances to create the atmosphere you want.
What I really ❤️ about this mix is the range of natural, woody components - but don't be restricted by what's in this recipe. Get creative and get out in the garden to see what you can find to create your own personalised potpourri. And guess what? If you put these in cute little jars, they would make lovely presents for Christmas! 🎄

Have you made your own potpourri? What ingredients and oils did you use? ❤️ - Alison

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There is something about the rain that feels so cl

There is something about the rain that feels so cleansing! After such a beautiful day of sunshine yesterday, we've woken up to rain, rain and more rain (hello Spring!).
Rather than wish the rain away, I'm choosing to embrace it's cleansing benefits and am trying out this blend in the diffuser today. What's in your diffuser today? - ❤️ Alison

PS. Need a diffuser to enjoy your essential oil blends? Check out the cool mist diffusers on my website: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product-category/ultrasonic-cool-mist-diffusers/

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Love Nachos? Love soup? Try this awesome vegan a

Love Nachos? Love soup? Try this awesome vegan and gluten free recipe using some favourite essential oils. It couldn't be easier to make!

🔗 Links:
📖 Recipe: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/mexican-style-quinoa-sweet-corn-and-tortilla-soup/
👩‍🍳 Info on cooking with Essential Oils: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/how-many-drops-of-essential-oils-for-cooking/

Have you tried this recipe yet? What did you think? - ❤️ Alison

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Is your hair frizzy wild and unruly? Or do you nee

Is your hair frizzy wild and unruly? Or do you need to give some life to limp, lacklustre hair? 👩‍🦱 Tame the mane and show it some love by whipping up this easy Deep Hair Conditioner, made with just a few simple ingredients and your favourite essential oils.

Some oils to try (remember you can also use a combination!):
❧ Lavender - to speed up growth and create a healthy scalp
❧ Peppermint - increases circulation to speed up growth
❧ Rosemary - also increases growth and thickness
❧ Cedarwood - promotes growth and reduces hair loss
❧ Lemongrass - to treat dandruff and promote a healthy scalp
❧ Clary Sage - increases hair strength
❧ Tea Tree - with powerful cleansing, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, Tea Tree can help unplug hair follicles and increase hair growth.

🔗 You can find the recipe here: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/deep-hair-conditioner/

Have you tried this Deep Hair Conditioner yet? What are your favourite oils to use? - ❤️ Alison

You know, one of the most effective use of essenti

You know, one of the most effective use of essential oils is to apply them topically? 💯
It is said that if you apply essential oils to the skin, they are immediately absorbed and found in the bloodstream within 20 minutes!

"But how to I apply essential oils topically?" I hear you ask! Well, the quickest and most convenient way is to make up a roller bottle. This allows you to dilute your essential oils with a carrier oil such as Fractionated Coconut Oil (which assists with skin sensitivity and absorption), and to easily apply your oils directly to the place you want them. It is also the easiest way to make up blends of oils as you can put them all together easily in the bottle and keep them for when you need them.

Some of the go-to roller bottle blends I always have made up and on hand are:
⭕ Tummy Tamer - using either doTERRA's DigestZen blend, or a combination of Peppermint, Lemon and Green Mandarin oils
⭕ Sniffle Buster - Frankincense, Lemon, doTERRA's On Guard blend, Oregano and Tea Tree oils
⭕ Cough Relief - doTERRA's Easy Air blend, Manuka, Cardamom and Eucalyptus oils
⭕ Sore Head - Peppermint, Lavender and Frankincense oils
⭕ Sting Away - Tea Tree and Lavender oils

And guess what? The Essential Guide Shop just happens to sell Roller Bottles for you to make up your blends! 😊 👍

I stock both Clear and Amber Glass bottles which are made from thick glass and have a sturdy metal roller. The clear glass bottles look pretty, but are not suited to sun sensitive oils such as citrus oils, which is why you might opt for the amber glass instead. Or, do what I do and have a combination of both on hand!

🔗 Here are some handy links for you:
Thick Clear Glass Roller Bottle: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/thick-clear-glass-roller-bottle/
Thick Amber Glass Roller Bottle: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/thick-amber-glass-roller-bottle/
Using Essential Oils Topically: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/using-essential-oils-topically/
Dilution Guidelines: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/dilution-guidelines/

What are your favourite oils and blends to add to your roller bottles? - ❤️ Alison

🚿 Amp up your shower time! 🚿 This quick and

🚿 Amp up your shower time! 🚿

This quick and easy DIY is da bomb 💣, and can turn your humble shower into a steamy box of essential feel-good-vibes 🥰

We've all heard of Bath Bombs (and yes, I have a recipe for those on my website too!), but if you prefer showers to baths, give this DIY a go. Choose whichever oils you like, such as:

💚 Peppermint Oil - to put a pep in your step
💛 doTERRA's Balance blend - to balance your emotions
💜 Lavender Oil - to wind down and chill
💙doTERRA's Easy Air blend - to open the airways and help you breathe easy

Keep a stash of these shower bombs in your bathroom for easy access, and simply pop one in the corner of your shower before you start. The steam of the shower will slowly dissolve the 'bomb' and send all that beautiful smelly yumminess to tantalise your senses 👃

Have you tried making shower bombs yet? What are your favourite oils to use? - ❤️ Alison

📖 Recipe Link: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/shower-bombs/

Want to have your mind blown at how easy low tox D

Want to have your mind blown at how easy low tox DIY using essential oils can be?
This is the simplest swap you can make which will have the most impact on:
💲 Your wallet - once you have purchased a reusable 500ml spray bottle, this recipe will cost you approximately 20c per bottle. Compare this to the most popular commercial surface spray which costs $3.00 a bottle
👩‍⚕️ Your health - Most commercial surface sprays contain harsh chemicals (and don't even get me started on the synthetic fragrances!). These can have long term negative impacts on the health of you and your family. Don't believe me? Check out the warning labels next time you are at the supermarket.
⌚ Your time - Ever been in the middle of a job or task and run out of what you need so you need to go to the shops to complete it? One of the best things about making your own cleaning products is that you often have what you need in the cupboard or pantry to whip up what you need straight away. This recipe takes approximately 2 minutes.
And yes, IT ACTUALLY WORKS!
I've been making my own surface spray for years and it always cuts through the grease and grime (remember I'm raising a little person too, so there is always a lot to clean up on the kitchen benches and dining table!).
You can also personalise your Surface Spray with whichever oils you like. Some suggestions would be.
- Lavender and Lemon
- Eucalyptus, Peppermint, and Wild Orange
- doTERRA's On Guard protective blend (my personal favourite)
- Grapefruit and doTERRA's On Guard protective blend

🔗Links:
Recipe: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/all-purpose-surface-spray/
500ml Glass Trigger Spray Bottle: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/500ml-amber-glass-trigger-spray-bottle/
500ml PET Spray Trigger Bottle: https://www.theessentialguide.com.au/product/500ml-amber-pet-trigger-spray-bottle/

Have you made this Surface Spray recipe? What are your favourite oils to use? - ❤️ Alison

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