50 DIY doTERRA recipes for a non-toxic lifestyle

If you’re ready to simplify your lifestyle and switch to natural, toxin-free alternatives, this is the guide for you.

I’ve created this comprehensive list of 50 DIY essential oil recipes using doTERRA oils—organised by category to make your journey to natural living as smooth (and fun!) as possible. These are all easy-to-make, affordable, and made with clean ingredients that you can feel good about using every day.

Let’s dive in.

Fabric Freshener – Mix ½ cup distilled water, 2 tablespoons vodka, and 10 drops of Lavender oil. Spray lightly on linens.

Toilet Cleaner Bombs – Mix 1 cup of baking soda, ¼ cup citric acid, and 10 drops of Peppermint oil. Press into moulds and let dry overnight. Drop one in the toilet as needed.

Dish Soap – Mix 1 cup of Castile soap, ¼ cup of water, and 10 drops of Lemon oil in a soap dispenser.

Laundry Boost – Add 5 drops of doTERRA On Guard oil to your detergent for extra disinfecting power.

Stainless Steel Cleaner – Mix 1 cup vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, and 10 drops of Lemon oil. Apply with a microfiber cloth.

Personal Care and Beauty (10 recipes)

1. Foaming Hand Soap – Mix 2 tablespoons Castile soap, 10 drops On Guard oil, and water in a foaming dispenser.
2. Whitening Toothpaste – Combine ½ cup coconut oil, 3 tablespoons baking soda, 10 drops Peppermint oil, and 5 drops Clove oil.
3. Deodorant – Blend ½ cup coconut oil, ¼ cup arrowroot powder, ¼ cup baking soda, and 10 drops Tea Tree oil.
4. DIY Perfume – Mix 10 drops of your favourite oil (Lavender, Jasmine, or Ylang Ylang) with 10 ml fractionated coconut oil in a roller bottle.
5. Face Toner – Blend ½ cup witch hazel, ¼ cup rose water, and 5 drops Frankincense oil.
6. Makeup Remover – Combine ½ cup jojoba oil and 5 drops of Lavender oil in a glass bottle.
7. Lip Balm – Melt 2 tablespoons beeswax, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, and 1 tablespoon shea butter. Add 5 drops of Peppermint oil before pouring into containers.
8. Body Scrub – Mix ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup coconut oil, and 10 drops of Grapefruit oil.
9. Moisturising Body Butter – Melt ½ cup shea butter, ¼ cup coconut oil, and ¼ cup almond oil. Add 10 drops of Lavender oil.
10. After-Sun Spray – Mix 1 cup aloe vera, ¼ cup witch hazel, and 10 drops Peppermint oil in a spray bottle.

Health and Wellness (10 recipes)

1. Immune-Boosting Roller – Blend 10 drops of On Guard, 5 drops of Frankincense oil, and 5 drops of Lemon oil with fractionated coconut oil in a roller bottle.
2. Cold and Flu Steam Inhalation – Add 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil to a bowl of hot water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale.
3. Allergy Relief Blend – Mix 5 drops of Lavender oil, 5 drops of Lemon oil, and 5 drops of Peppermint oil in a roller bottle with fractionated coconut oil.
4. Headache Roller – Combine 10 drops of Peppermint oil, 5 drops of Lavender oil, and fractionated coconut oil. Apply to temples.
5. Sleep Support Pillow Spray – Blend ½ cup water, 2 tablespoons witch hazel, and 10 drops of Serenity oil.
6. Sore Muscle Rub – Mix ½ cup coconut oil with 10 drops Deep Blue oil and 5 drops Peppermint oil.
7. Digestive Support Roller – Combine 10 drops of DigestZen oil with fractionated coconut oil. Apply to the belly.
8. Menstrual Cramp Relief – Blend 10 drops of Clary Sage, 5 drops of Lavender, and 5 drops of Copaiba oil in fractionated coconut oil. Apply to abdomen.
9. Energy Boost Diffuser Blend – Use 3 drops of Wild Orange, 3 drops of Peppermint, and 2 drops of Frankincense oil.
10. Detox Bath – Mix 1 cup Epsom salt, ½ cup baking soda, and 10 drops of Lemon oil.

Kitchen and Food (10 recipes)

1. Herb-Infused Cooking Oils – Add 10 drops of Basil oil, Oregano oil, or Rosemary oil to 1 cup olive oil.
2. Immune-Boosting Honey – Mix ½ cup raw honey with 5 drops On Guard oil. Take 1 teaspoon daily.
3. Lemon Water Detox – Add 1 drop of Lemon oil to a glass of water.
4. Ginger Digestion Tea – Mix 1 drop of Ginger oil with hot water and honey.
5. Homemade Salad Dressing – Combine ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup vinegar, and 3 drops Lemon oil.
6. Chocolate Peppermint Bark – Melt 1 cup dark chocolate and mix in 3 drops Peppermint oil.
7. Soothing Throat Spray – Blend ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon honey, and 3 drops Lemon oil in a spray bottle.
8. Flavoured Ice Cubes – Freeze water with 1 drop of your favourite citrus oil (Lime, Grapefruit, or Wild Orange) in each cube.
9. Natural Food Preservative – Add 1 drop Lemon oil to guacamole to prevent browning.
10. Spiced Chai Latte – Blend 1 drop of Cinnamon oil, 1 drop of Cardamom oil, warm almond milk, and honey.

Outdoor and Lifestyle (10 recipes)

1. Bug Spray – Mix ½ cup witch hazel, ½ cup water, and 10 drops TerraShield oil.
2. Shoe Deodoriser – Sprinkle baking soda with 5 drops Tea Tree oil into shoes.
3. Garden Pest Spray – Blend 1 cup water, ½ teaspoon Castile soap, and 5 drops Peppermint oil.
4. Dog Shampoo – Mix 1 cup Castile soap, ½ cup water, and 5 drops Lavender oil.
5. Car Diffuser – Add a cotton ball with 3 drops of Wild Orange oil to your air vent.
6. Yoga Mat Spray – Combine ½ cup water, 2 tablespoons witch hazel, and 10 drops Eucalyptus oil.
7. Camping Bug Bite Soother – Apply 1 drop of Lavender oil directly to bites.
8. Sunscreen Booster – Mix ½ cup coconut oil with 10 drops of Helichrysum oil.
9. Natural Wood Polish – Blend ½ cup olive oil and 10 drops Lemon oil.
10. Stress-Relief Diffuser Blend – Use 3 drops of Lavender oil, 3 drops of Bergamot oil, and 2 drops of Frankincense oil.

These DIY recipes are designed to help you clean up your home, body, and routines—without harsh chemicals. Whether you’re just getting started with essential oils or ready to go fully natural, this list is your go-to.

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If you’re curious about how essential oils and supplements can support your health journey, I’d love to guide you. Whether you’re looking for emotional balance, better sleep, or simply a cleaner, more natural lifestyle, there’s a doTERRA solution for you. Let’s explore what works best for your body and lifestyle. Get in touch today to start your personalised wellness journey.