Tonia's Top 10 - essential oils you need in your home...and where to keep them

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​If you’re just starting out with essential oils, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. I truly believe that the biggest hurdle to getting started is your own learning curve.

To that end, my goal is to provide resources, tips, information, recipes and how-tos to help you lower your own curve and help you get oily! In this post, we'll look at what I think are the top five oils to have on hand and where to keep them in your house.


Now, that last part might seem silly, but I've found that having certain essential oils in my kitchen, my laundry room, or my medicine cabinet makes it so easy to grab them when I need them. 

Whichever oils you decide to buy, please take care to get only the best quality. They may seem expensive but, with essential oils, you really do get what you pay for. Cheaper oils may be synthetic, or may be padded with synthetic oils or diluted with a carrier oil and won’t have the beneficial effects of pure oils. They may also contain fillers, pesticides or artificial ingredients that you don't want to be putting in, on or around your body. If you are interested in the brand of oils I prefer, you can contact me here. 


Ready for my top ten? In no particular order, here they are:

1. Protective Blend

• What it is: a blend of Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary
• What it's good for: Supports healthy immune and respiratory function, Protects against environmental threats, Supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, Promotes healthy circulation, Energizing and uplifting aroma
• How I use it: I tend to keep this oil in my medicine cabinet. 3-4 drops go in my diffuser when we've been around someone with an illness or we feel like something is coming on. My little girls put on their "tickles" in the morning with a roller bottle every day before socks and shoes. I tend to use it on my pulse points. I also take this internally using the beadlets when I feel like something is coming on. 
• safety: This can be used aromatically, topically and internally. It can cause some sensitivity, especially for kids, so you definitely want to dilute it for use with children, and also for adults. 

2. Respiratory Blend

• What it is: a blend of Laurel Leaf, Eucalyptus Leaf, Peppermint Plant, Melaleuca Leaf, Lemon Peel, Ravensara Leaf, Cardamom Seed essential oils 
• What it's good for: Maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing, Help eases cough, promotes a restful night’s sleep, helps minimize the effects of seasonal threats
• How I use it: I tend to keep this one in my medicine cabinet. 3-4 drops go in my diffuser when we've got sniffles and snotty noses. I diffuse this at night with Lavender or Frankincense so my girls can breathe easily through the night. I use a roller bottle on my girls chests or swipe across their foreheads to help keep things moving. I also use it in an inhaler for on the go support to clear my airways. 
• safety: This can be used aromatically or topically. It is a sensitive oil, especially for kids, so you definitely want to dilute it for use with children, and also for adults when using it in a roller. 

3. Frankincense

• What it is: a single oil steam distilled from the resin of a tree, sourced from Oman and Somalia, it is anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic properties
• What it's good for: Supports healthy cellular function, Promotes feelings of relaxation, Reduces the appearance of skin imperfections
• How I use it: How don't I use this one! I would have a bottle everywhere if I could. I love this in my oil facial cleanser, I put it in the bummie butter I make for my girls, I use it in blends for my own body butter, I add it to rollers to help enhance effectiveness, I diffuse it in the morning when I'm feeling a little off, I place a drop under my tongue to support brain and cell health, and probably more I'm not thinking of at the moment! 
• safety: This can be used aromatically, topically, and internally. It is a neat oil, which means it can be used without dilution. 

4. Melaleuca

• What it is: a single oil steam distilled from the leaf of the tree melaleuca alternifolia, sourced from Australia, sometimes known as tea tree it is antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral and antiseptic.
• What it's good for: Cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin, Promotes healthy immune function, Protects against environmental and seasonal threats, Cleanses surfaces
• How I use it: Melaleuca shows up in my medicine cabinet and cleaning caddy. I use it to make my disinfecting spray and my toilet scrub, I use it in my sink scrub, I add it to my oil facial cleanser and my girls bummie butter, I put it on my blemishes, I also use it in a owie blend roller I make with Frankincense and Lavender. I also use it on a cotton ball to help promote ear drainage by swiping around the ear and down the neck
• safety: This oil, like Frank, can be used aromatically, topically, and internally. It is a neat oil, which means it can be used without dilution.

5. Lemon

• What it is: a single oil cold-pressed from the rind of the fruit, it is antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, antiviral and antiseptic.
• What it's good for: Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces, Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion,  Supports healthy respiratory function, Promotes a positive mood
• How I use it: Ahhh Lemon, you make a cloudy day bright. This shows up in my ktichen, medicine cabinet, and cleaning caddy. I use it to make my glass cleaner and other scrubs, I add 1-2 drops to my water every day, I use it remove stickers and marker from surfaces, I add it to blends for immune support, I diffuse it or just open the bottle for a bit of sunshine.
• safety: This can be used aromatically, topically, and internally. It is a neat oil, which means it can be used without dilution. 

6. Tension Blend

• What it is: a blend made up of  Wintergreen, Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Cilantro, Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Basil, and Rosemary essential oils.
• What it's good for: Helps provide grounding and balanced emotions, Helps ease muscle tension and pain, Soothes head pain and tension
• How I use it: This comes in a pre-blended roller and if you tend to hold any stress, tightness, or tension in your neck and shoulders, and/or if you get tension head pain, this is a go-to oil. I keep this in my kitchen or in my purse and roller it down my neck, across my shoulders, and massage on my temples when I need to release and relax
• safety: This can be used aromatically & topically. It is a a pre-diluted roller, but still may cause some sensitivity, so check on your inner arm first

7. Cilantro

• What it is: a single oil steam distilled from the leaves 
• What it's good for: Aids digestion, Powerful cleanser and detoxifier, Gives food a fresh and tasty flavor, Potent antioxidant
• How I use it: I tend to keep this one in my kitchen, which may seem obvious since it's naturally an herb we use to cook. However, I keep there not only to cook, but also to help with small doses of daily detox and especially after anyone has had antibiotics or immunizations. Cilantro has been researched for it's effectiveness to chelate (help remove) heavy metals from the body, which immunizations and antibiotics can contain. I add it to smoothies for myself and roller on my girls feet or spine after a round of shots or anti-bs. 
• safety: This can be used aromatically, topically, and internally. It is a neat oil, which means it can be used without dilution, but always dilute for kids. 

8. Purify

• What it is: a blend made up of Lemon Peel, Lime Peel, Siberian Fir Needle, Austrian Fir Needle, Pine Needle, Citronella Grass, Melaleuca Leaf, Cilantro Herb essential oils.
• What it's good for: Cleansing and purifying the air, Protects against environmental threats, Effective cleaner/cleanser
• How I use it: I tend to keep this one in my laundry room. I make my own laundry detergent and dryer sheets, and this scent is heavenly to me. I always place a drop or two on my dryer balls as well. I add it to my homemade cleaners and I'll also diffuse it when we need a breath of fresh air, or maybe just cooked salmon ;)
• safety: This can be used aromatically & topically, can be used without dilution, but always dilute for kids. 

9.Monthly Blend for Women (sorry guys)

• What it is: a blend made up of Clary Sage Flower, Lavender Flower, Bergamot Peel, Roman Chamomile Flower, Cedarwood Wood, Ylang Ylang Flower, Geranium Plant, Fennel Seed, Carrot Seed, Palmarosa Herb, and Vitex Leaf/Berry essential oils.
• What it's good for: Provides a soothing and calming effect during a woman’s menstrual cycle, Calming aroma helps soothe and balance heightened emotions, Helps balance mood throughout the month
• How I use it: I tend to keep this one in my medicine cabinet. It comes in a pre-diluted roller, so I roll it on my heart and across my lower abdomen when I need it. This has been super calming for me. I've had friends tell me it helps with abdominal cramping, temperature fluctuations, and other issues that come with having a monthly cycle. I've also been told it has really helpful for young women just beginning their cycle and experiencing emotional ups and downs. 
• safety: This can be used aromatically & topically. It comes in a pre-diluted roller. 

10. Digestive Blend

• What it is: a blend made up of Ginger Rhizome/Root, Peppermint Plant, Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Anise Seed, Tarragon Plant, and Fennel Seed essential oils
• What it's good for: Aids in the digestion of foods, Soothes occasional stomach upset, Helps reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion
• How I use it: I tend to keep this one in my kitchen. I place a drop on or under my tongue when I've got a funny tummy or maybe ate two much. I sometimes add a drop to a shot glass of water and take it internally that way. For my girls I use a roller that I dilute. I roll across their tummy when they have any digestion-related issues. 
• safety: This can be used aromatically topically & internally. It may be used neat without dilution, but always dilute for kids 

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