Discover how easy it is to create your own essential oil sprays at home with this comprehensive guide. Learn why essential oil sprays are beneficial, and get a step-by-step walk-through of creating your own refreshing sprays for your personal aromatherapy needs.
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Benefits of Essential Oil Sprays
Essential oil sprays are popular because of their versatility and ease of use. They can be used for a variety of purposes, such as:
- Air fresheners
- Room or linen sprays
- Surface cleaners
- Bug repellents
- Skincare
- Aromatherapy, to improve moods and promote relaxation
- Assistant in yoga or meditation practices
What You’ll Need
To make your own essential oil spray, you will need the following items:
- Distilled water
- Essential oils
- Carrier oil or solubilizer (such as witch hazel or rubbing alcohol)
- Dark glass bottles with spray tops
- Funnels
- Labels
Choosing Your Essential Oils
Selecting the right essential oils will depend on the purpose of your spray, as well as your personal preferences. Oshu Oils offers a wide range of Artisan Essential Earth Oils, carefully formulated to bring balance to modern lifestyles. For various needs, consider oils known for the following qualities:
- Sleep: lavender, chamomile, and vetiver
- Energy: citrus oils like grapefruit, orange, and lemon
- Stress relief: ylang ylang, clary sage, and frankincense
- Focus and concentration: peppermint, rosemary, and basil
- Immunity support: tea tree, eucalyptus, and cinnamon
- Mood uplift: bergamot, jasmine, and rose
Be sure to experiment with different blends to create a scent that is uniquely suited to your needs and preferences.
How To Make Spray With Essential Oils Example:
Follow these steps to create the perfect essential oil spray:
1. Choose your essential oils and carrier oil or solubilizer. You can either use a single essential oil or a blend of oils.
2. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of your carrier oil/solubilizer into a dark glass spray bottle.
3. Add 20-30 drops of essential oil(s) to the spray bottle, using a funnel.
4. Fill the remaining space in the bottle with distilled water.
5. Screw the spray top onto the bottle, and shake it well to combine the ingredients.
6. Label your bottle with the blend’s purpose, ingredients, and creation date.
Example Spray Recipe: Energizing Citrus Spray
If you need a quick pick-me-up, try this refreshing and uplifting citrus spray:
- Add 1 tablespoon of witch hazel to your dark glass spray bottle.
- Using a funnel, add 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil, 10 drops of orange essential oil, and 10 drops of lemon essential oil.
- Fill the remaining space in the bottle with distilled water.
- Screw the spray top onto the bottle, and shake it well to combine the ingredients.
- Label your bottle, and enjoy an energizing burst of citrus aroma anytime you need it.
Now that you know how simple it is to create your own essential oil spray, it’s time to get creative and experiment with different blends to find the perfect scent for you. Be sure to share this article with friends and family who might be interested in making their own sprays, and explore our other comprehensive guides on Oshu Oils and our range of Artisan Essential Earth Oils. Happy blending!
