https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:52:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion/page/2#post-2751461 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:27:43 +0000 bloved 2751461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just about to place my first essential oil purchase and hoping to diffuse. Is there a diffuser anyone recommends or really any off amazon should be fine? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion/page/2#post-2747905 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:27:58 +0000 rockinghorse 2747905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: cool, I was looking at that one </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion/page/2#post-2746242 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:43:55 +0000 snowjewelz 2746242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got Plant Therapy's Kid Safe Shield Me to use this summer and also diluted it to use as a bug spray! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion/page/2#post-2746199 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:29:38 +0000 CatyLady 2746199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used almond oil throughout pregnancy to help prevent stretch marks, I don't know if it was that or I'm just lucky with my genes but I didn't get stretch marks. I also use it for dry skin and for LO's dry skin too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2746069 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 11:27:13 +0000 tiramisu 2746069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I was thinking of trying your liquid xanax for my DD and I. In that Dilution Solution chart for say a 1% dilution in 10ml, is it 3 drops of each oil or 3 drops total? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2745960 Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:11:12 +0000 rockinghorse 2745960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey guys! Now that summer is here again, I would like to try making some of my own bug repellent. Any favorite recipes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2610606 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:12:44 +0000 periwinklebee 2610606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: Awesome, thank you! This is super helpful. I'm going to try this. </p> <p>Good point on trying less. I think it's not quite as much as it sounds like, as the recipe makes a ton (16 oz). 144 drops total = 9 drops per ounce and 1 oz = 30 ml. 9 drops in 30 mL is 1% dilution. Still, I think it's a really good idea to start with less and add more if needed. I am going to mix up a 10ml tube of the lavender-mandarin-vetiver combination so it's easy to add more if needed and easy to add to a bath. I am all for saving money! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2610560 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:36:09 +0000 Mrs D 2610560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I just put those 15 drops in a roller (10ml) and topped it off with FCO.</p> <p>The soap and scrub sound lovely...I will tell you though...I was listening to a call with my girlfriend (my oil guru) and she said a lot of online "recipes" are super heavy on the EO...I think she would say 144 drops of oil is a crazy lot. She's likely say to try with less and add more as needed. She made a good comment - these companies like to say to use more bc then you'll buy more! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2610541 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:26:39 +0000 periwinklebee 2610541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: This sounds absolutely amazing! I am going to try something along these lines. I have some Balance and *love* it. Have much FCO do you add to the mix? </p> <p>I also just recently got some vetiver and it may be my favorite oil, ever. I got pretty bit up over the weekend visiting some family in a place that I didn't realize had a ton of mosquitos. I was feeling super itchy last night and tried making the following bath preparation:</p> <p>1/2 cup of whole milk (if you don't have this in the fridge, can be substituted with a carrier oil)<br /> 5 drops of lavender, 5 drops of mandarin, and a drop of vetiver. </p> <p>It was absolutely divine, best bath I have ever had, I am not exaggerating. I felt so, so relaxed and the bug bites haven't bothered me since. It smelled so nice and calming that DH asked me to draw him up a bath with it, and he found it super relaxing as well. </p> <p>Later today I'm going to try making some body soap and a sugar scrub with the same mandarin-lavender-vetiver mix. I've been really wanting to reduce my stress levels, b/c I think it's bad for my health, and I am so excited to have found this. Here are the recipes for the soap and scrub:</p> <p>Soap (from plant therapy blog)<br /> - 8 ounces Castile Soap<br /> - 4 ounces Vegetable Glycerine<br /> - 4 ounces Hemp Seed Oil (can substitute your carrier oil of preference)<br /> - 144 drops Essential Oil (approximately 1 1/2 teaspoon)<br /> - 16 ounce bottle</p> <p>Instructions;</p> <p>- Measure all ingredients.<br /> - Put into bottle.<br /> - Shake well.<br /> - Store in your bathroom as use as you would a traditional body wash.</p> <p>For the sugar scrub, it's just a matter of combining sugar, a carrier oil, and essential oils to around 2% dilution. I've seen all sorts of different thoughts on the oil:sugar ratio, from 1:1 to 1:4. I think it's a matter of personal taste and I will experiment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2610525 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:10:31 +0000 Mrs D 2610525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I mentioned my liquid Xanax blend before...this thing is amazing. 5 drops dt Balance, 5 drops dt Serenity and 5 drops Vetiver (see previous post of similar blends from other companys)...</p> <p>You guys...this thing works like crazy!!! I never know with the oils...does it work? Or not...well I have been using it for a week now and it works - on Sunday I met with my mom and gave her a roller of it. She called me this morning and was like "holy crap..."</p> <p>I am the kind of person who sometimes struggles to fall asleep (too wound up) and I struggle with middle of the night bathroom breaks. My fitbit always shows lots of restlessness...Since using this (I roll a bit on my neck and a bit on the back of my neck) I am OUT. I do get up once between 3-5am to use the restroom and pump but then pass right back out...amazing!!! Just wanted to share... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609302 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:45:07 +0000 periwinklebee 2609302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKerch: Good luck, that really sucks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609301 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:44:04 +0000 MrsKerch 2609301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: @periwinklebee: thanks ladies!!! We bathed her last night with peroxide and baking soda when it happened. She either rolled in it again or being in the sun today has reactivated some of the odor. My options are limited but I do have tea tree, so I might give that a try after we give her another bath this evening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609286 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:27:40 +0000 Mrs D 2609286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: ooohh...this is awesome! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609273 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:16:09 +0000 periwinklebee 2609273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>btw, one other useful resource I've found is this chart giving the ingredients of many of the blends from three of the more popular essential oil companies: <a href="https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Final-Comparison-Chart-with-Registered-Trademarks-1.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Final-Comparison-Chart-with-Registered-Trademarks-1.pdf</a></p> <p>So for example, you can find the Purify blend that @Mrs D: recommended, and if you don't happen to use DT, find either a similar blend from a different company or just use one or more of the component oils. In the case of Purify that was recommended to @MrsKerch: , the main components are lemon, pine and fir needle oils, and tea tree oil. </p> <p>I also find it useful to consult before buying a blend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609261 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:02:41 +0000 Mrs D 2609261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKerch: I'm asking about my difusser now ... hoping my expert will know!</p> <p>As for skunk...my inclination would be lemon or purify (its a dt blend - I'm sure other companies have similar blends)... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609260 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:00:01 +0000 periwinklebee 2609260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKerch: Not sure on the diffuser. So far it's been working to wipe mine down with a micro cloth after each use but I'm sure I'll need a better answer soon. For the dog, maybe try first a mix of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to neutralize the skunk smell (if you haven't already) and then I would try tea tree or eucalyptus or pine... I've read oils from tree's leaves/needles are really good for neutralizing strong smells (I used eucalyptus once to get out some gasoline stench from a scarf that nothing else would remove - worked great). I think tea tree is the gentlest of the three. </p> <p>@Mrs D: Love the chart, I just downloaded a copy to keep for reference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609234 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:32:19 +0000 MrsKerch 2609234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Am I the only one who is not sure how to clean their diffuser? Mine has taken on a very strong smell that is a combo of the different oils we've diffused in the past. Also, anyone have any suggestions for a scent to use on a dog that was skunked last night? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609220 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:19:41 +0000 Mrs D 2609220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like this chart! </p> [attach=2617/16/ocdk8t.463x600.unnamed.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609216 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:17:30 +0000 snowjewelz 2609216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: oh nice! i buy from them and didn't realize they have such a helpful section too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609209 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:16:13 +0000 periwinklebee 2609209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I found this blog post helpful for instructions on how to dilute: <a href="https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/2015/08/10/how-to-read-the-dilution-chart/" rel="nofollow">https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/2015/08/10/how-to-read-the-dilution-chart/</a></p> <p>It tells how many drops to add for a given amount of carrier oil to achieve different dilution rates, and gives recommendations for recommended and maximum % rates for children of different ages. </p> <p>@Mrs D: That's hilarious about your DH. Mine just wrinkles his nose and says "something smells funny." Maybe he'll get on board eventually. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609200 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:12:27 +0000 Mrs D 2609200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: yup...thats all I use to dilute </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609199 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:11:33 +0000 snowjewelz 2609199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: Perfect! I can dilute with coconut oil right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609196 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:10:01 +0000 Mrs D 2609196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I do tea tree on her (diluted) and also tea tree and lavender diffused. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609192 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:08:16 +0000 snowjewelz 2609192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: She's 20 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609183 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:59:43 +0000 Mrs D 2609183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: I am totally putting immune defense blends on both girls this fall/winter for daycare... myself and DH too. </p> <p>DH is funny...when he complains about something I'm all "let me get an oil for that"...so the other night he had a headache and was complaining...instinctively he goes "dont you want to rub some oil on me?"...come to think of it - yes...Peppermint...and of course it worked...so he continues to humor me and my new found oil obsession! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609180 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:56:41 +0000 wrkbrk 2609180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: We just got roller bottles to make our own immune defense blend for DS's feet before daycare! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609179 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:56:06 +0000 Mrs D 2609179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: How old is DD? I would be inclined to tell you to dilute some and apply it topically. The group of oil women (hehe that sounds funny) that I belong to has a couple RNs and when my daughter was sick last week they had me applying tea tree and also frankincense...I put them on her feet and spine... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609148 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:27:16 +0000 periwinklebee 2609148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: Thank you, this is super helpful! I always wondered why they said to rub on the bottom of your feet!</p> <p>@Mamaof2: I've been wanting to try Helichrysum. I've been waiting for PT to get the African (cheaper :silly: ) variety back in stock, I've heard such great things about it. Awesome to hear that it worked well!</p> <p>@snowjewelz: I don't have experience with this specifically, but might try mixing with a bit of lavender if you're going to be diffusing in the evening, since lavender is usually great for sleep.</p> <p>I just ordered some ingredients to make body lotion bars and a sugar scrub. I think I will use lavender-mandarin for the scrub (mostly because I ended up with big bottles of lavender and mandarin!) For the body bars, I'm planning to use unrefined cocoa butter, almond or coconut oil, and a kid/pregnancy safe PT skin blend called silky soft (Lavender, Copaiba, Palmarosa, Lemon, Frankincense carteri, and Helichrysum italicum). They are having a kid safe anniversary sale this month, I splurged on one of the kid safe grab bags and ended up with the blend, which I'm excited to try out. </p> <p>Another thing I love that I forgot to mention is putting a drop of lavender and lemongrass on wool dryer balls. It makes our towels and sheets smell so good. One of my favorite small pleasures is grabbing a fresh towel and spending two seconds breathing in the beautiful smell. Since it's just laundry, I bought cheap bottles of lavender and lemongrass from Amazon and it's worked great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609062 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:08:01 +0000 snowjewelz 2609062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can use some help! DD has Coxsackie. I have Melaleuca/Tea Tree Oil that's supposed to purify surfaces/air and boost immune function... Should I just diffuse it at night? Or mix with Lavender? I only have these two + a breathe mix on hand right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/essential-oils-tipstricksuses-discussion#post-2609038 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:37:31 +0000 Mamaof2 2609038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been using Helichrysum on my face - one drop mixed with my face cream and it has made my rosacea about 90% better!</p> <p>Tried using oregano on a wart and it did not work =( </p>