Everyday Essential Oils: Top 9 Tips for Purification

Not long into Spring, I gave the air-conditioning in my car its first workout for the warmer months.

And I could tell I hadn’t used it lately. There was a very odd odour that I can’t attribute to anything in particular — much as it resembled old socks, wet dog and month old takeaway wrappers, it came about through none of the above.  Scout’s Honour.

But of course, there is a good oil to remedy odd smells of all kinds, so I can stop practising my Houdini breath-holding technique.

Purification® is one of the Young Living Everyday Oil blends, so it does way more than sort out malodorous events — as you’ve come to expect if you’ve been reading our posts about these staples for your essential oil collection.  It’s a wonderful way to get started with the oils, or make sure all your bases are covered even when you’re a seasoned user.

Read on for our top nine tips. Please remember to follow the usual guidelines for safe use of authentic essential oils and dilute if needed. And if you’d like to learn some simple application methods for essential oils, check out our video series starting with this user-friendly technique called the Valor Balance.

1. Insect repellent add 15-30 drops to 120mL/4oz of natural skin toner like Young Living A·R·T Skin Purifying Toner in a spray bottle (avoid eyes when spraying over your exposed skin), or add to a natural body lotion if you prefer to smooth it on.
2. Insect bites (if you forget to use the above), including spiders, bees, hornets and wasps: apply directly to the bite (undiluted) and obviously if it’s venomous or you’re reacting to the bite aside from ‘normal’ discomfort, still get medical assistance pronto!
3. Cleanse cuts and scrapes apply directly to the area (undiluted)
4. Banish whiffy odours diffuse in your home and office; for your car: put a few drops on cotton balls and tuck into the vents, or the more attractive option: sprinkle several drops over a paper cup of cedar balls and pop it into one of your cup holders (both these need topping up regularly)
5. Dispel cigarette smoke smells put 30 drops in a small spray bottle of water, shake well before lightly spritzing clothes (ask the wearer to remove them first unless you want to offend them. I might have learned this the hard way. And don’t spray on delicate or Dry Clean Only garments – just being cautious)
6. Blemishes and spots apply directly to the spot (and do not squeeze or pick at it. Listen to your mother. No matter how tempting, apply a dab of Purification® then step away from the pimple)
7. Dodgy throat smooth a drop along your throat and both sides (dilute with pure carrier oil for skin sensitivity if needed)
8. Fresh, ‘bush-scented’ laundry add a couple of drops to a cloth in the washing load
9. Smelly sneakers sprinkle a drop or two straight into each sneaker (if you’re worried about it marking the insides of your sneakers, I respect your thorough nature and suggest a drop on cotton balls or cedar shoe stuffers placed inside each sneaker)

Bonus Tip: keep your used LavaDerm™ bottles as they are fantastic for making up essential oil sprays like this natural insect repellent!

Purification® essential oils profile: Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia), lavandin (Lavandula x hybrida), and myrtle (Myrtus communis).

It’s shaping up to be a great night for a light and refreshing dinner, so I’ll head out and pick up the ingredients for this quick and tasty Lemon Basil Zucchini Fettuccini in my fresh-as-a-daisy set of wheels. Nice to know I won’t lose my appetite this time while driving!

Enjoy the good oil daily.

The information on this site does not constitute advice. Please consult with your health practitioner. When using any of the products mentioned throughout this site, please be sure to read the labels and follow their suggestions for safe use.