I've been receiving TONS of e-mails about essential oils lately. Most of you want to know MORE about how to use these oils in daily life for your family.
Some of you love essential oils. Some of you hate them. So for those that hate, look away. Because it's about to get all kinds of oily up here.
The reality of our day-to-day life, which is so much of what this blog is about, involves oils. And thus, naturally, I find myself blogging about them – just like I did over three years ago when I started The Elliott Homestead. I've matured in my oil usage since those beginning days, and I want to help you all do the same thing. The more I share how we use them in our family, the more you're going to be able to utilize them in your family.
So there.
Now that I've got that off my chest and all haters have looked away, let's talk about a serious issue.
Let me preface by saying that I myself do not suffer with irritable skin. Never have. But someone close to me has dealt with irritable skin on occasion – and it caused moments of misery.
In an effort to eliminate the occasional irritability, I reached for my essential oils. A few days into using this oil mixture, her skin had greatly improved. Sweet relief!
I want to share the formula with you. Some may find that other alternatives or oils work better for them. Great! But I'm going to share our exact recipe anyway because for us, this brought relief.
By the way, I owe credit for this recipe to my dear friend Carlee, who formulated it herself. I've never even tried to improve on it because it worked so wonderfully from the beginning. Also, note this: I use it on my face every day. One doesn't need irritated skin to benefit from the incredible results!
To read about what essential oils I recommend (yes, the brand you use matter!) CLICK HERE.
Soothing Skin Oil
Essential Oil Soothing Skin Oil
You will need:
– 6 tablespoons carrier oil (such as sweet almond oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, rosehip seed oil, kukui nut oil, etc.)
*I find that a mixture of kukui, avocado, and almond is my favorite.
– 4 drops patchouli
– 10 drops frankincense
– 10 drops geranium
– 1 drop clary sage
– 11 drops lavender
– 3 drops mandarin
– 1 drop ylang ylang
– 9 drops bergamot
1. Add the carrier oil to a glass bottle (a bottle with a dropper make it easier to handle).
2. Add in the essential oils. Please note, the grade of essential oil you use will greatly affect the effectiveness of the treatment. Use the very best oils you can get your hands on.
3. Put the lid on and gently shake the bottle to combine. Use as much oil as necessary on your skin twice daily.
BAM. Take that, skin.
To read about what essential oils I recommend (yes, the brand you use matter!) CLICK HERE.
Now before you start sending my angry emails about the cost of oils, I want to point out a few things. The 15 ml bottle contains 250 drops. Do the math. That's a lot of skin cream.
And for two, diet plays a big role in overall health. So that's also a great place to start. I'm not addressing that issue in this post – frankly, I'm not qualified to. And Amen.
Now that haters have left and the angry emails have been diffused, I would strongly encourage you to give this treatment a try if you or someone you knows suffers with occasional skin issues. It's a wonderful option to have in your tool belt!
I pray that this concoction helps you!
Soothing Skin Oil
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil, rosehip seed oil, kukui nut oil, etc.
- 4 drops patchouli
- 10 drops frankincense
- 10 drops geranium
- 1 drop clary sage
- 11 drops lavender
- 3 drops mandarin
- 1 drop ylang ylang
- 9 drops bergamot
Instructions
- Add the carrier oil to a glass bottle (a bottle with a dropper make it easier to handle).
- Add in the essential oils. Please note, the grade of essential oil you use will greatly affect the effectiveness of the treatment. Use the very best oils you can get your hands on.
- Put the lid on and gently shake the bottle to combine. Use as much oil as necessary on your skin twice daily.
Could you use Apricot Kernal Oil for a carrier too?
I don’t see why not!
Thank you for this post! If there is ANYTHING that would get me more interested in essential oils it would be relief! I’ve had it on my knees and elbows as long as I can remember, and ever since having my first baby it spread to my fingers and nails! It is so wonderful to finally see a list of natural plant essences that can help to soothe the inflammation!
Try it! You’ll love it.
Mandarin is great and I get mine from mountain rose herbs, the only oil I use. They hail from Oregon and they are super affordable (for oil that is) and organically sourced so win win!! Can’t wait to rey this recipe my psoriasis is out of control. Thx Shay for sharing?
Hello,
I am sooo glad I stumbled upon your blog. I love it. This post couldn’t have come at a better time. Just one question…. the mandarin listed is not available, nor have I been able to locate any other quality source. Do you think it is acceptable to use orange or can you recommend where to get mandarin. Thanks
Try Wild Orange instead!
I will be definitely trying this blend for my son! Love the oils!
Hehe, can I just say that along with being informative, your post made me smile 😉 Good for you!
You mentioned even dandruff cleared up so I am imagining someone used this on their scalp. I have severe psoriasis on my scalp but cannot go to work with oil in my hair. Rather than “apply twice a day” was there a different regime someone used on their scalp? Thank you for your post. I am very interested!
Candis
I found it really didn’t make the hair ‘oily’. You could put it on at night and then GENTLY wash it in the morning though and see if that works…
No, it wasn’t just on her scalp. It was on her face as well. I’d squirt it right along your scalp line and REALLY work it in with your fingers and leave it in there as long as possible! Try not to wash your hair very often.
I hope it works for you, Rayna!
I wish that I could but I’m not equipped to do that at all. Blessings, Ellie!
I was teaching a Bible study on the book of Esther and read that they used myrrh as treatments for the young women they brought into the harem. So decided to use it on my daughter. It worked like a charm. I put the oil straight on it, and within a week or so, it was completely gone and has never returned. So essential oils are great for skin problems! 🙂
So wonderful!
A new diet regimen might help even more.
Thank you for this link! I was going to ask the same question.
My 2 year old has problems. I can’t wait to try this.
I can’t give any sort of educated advice on this because I’ve never tried it with shea butter! Sorry!
Do you know how long the oils last? I’ve had great relief with coconut oil, but I would love for it to do more. I would have to buy the oil a few at a time. I can’t afford such a high lump sum. Thanks
Essential oils never go back – though they do loose some potency after about 10 years.
Clary Sage should be avoided while pregnant.
You bet.
Have you had any others comment that this has been successful for them as well? Thanks!
Nicole, the ingredients are listed in the recipe above.
Yes.
Actually, sorry, I forgot this includes Clary Sage. Clary Sage should be avoided while pregnant Tori.
Question for you…I want to purchase the oils and make this blend, but I am confused (I’ve never done this before.). Your link for the glass jars are for the 2oz. size. Your blend calls for 6 Tablespoons of carrier oil. Six Tablespoons equal 3 oz., then you have to add all the drops of oil. How does this mixture fit into a 2oz. bottle? Are you blending in a larger bottle then pouring into the smaller one? If not, what am I missing? How does it fit? Please excuse my ignorance. I’m excited to get started but confused at what supplies I should purchase.
Thanks so very much for your help and the great post!
Trisha, I split it into a few containers.
my daughter was just diagnosed and I want to order this, but she doesn’t like the smell of lavender – is there an substitute? she is going to college in a dry, cold environment- is that a huge issue in making it worse? could it go away just by leaving that kind of climate?
I just mixed this up to try, as natural remedies have always worked more effectively for me than any prescription has. In response to Jean, I doubt seriously that your daughter would even know the lavendar oi is in there unless you told her because of all the other fragrances. I hope this works for me, and will respond if it does.
how are you doing? did it work for you?
My dad had a pretty bad case. Would need to use a good amount per treatment. On average, how long does 1 batch last?
Awhile! I usually mix it every 2 months.
I mixed your recipe with extra virgin coconut oil after I heated the oil. Thevoil solidifies as it cools. Do the oils stay mixed up in it or do they settle as the oil returns to solid?
They should stay mixed in.
I believe this is meant to be a liquid oil application as opposed to a salve or cream form. I would use fractionated coconut oil which is a liquid oil as opposed to the solid oil you need to melt. I have a few different mixtures I use regularly and I have found that they do not separate once they are combined. All the best.
Please disregard my above comment…..on second reading i realized you meant to use solid coconut oil. Lol. Brain fog……
I’m going to make this for a friend of mine. He has a bad case on his arm. His arm has been bleeding. Does he use it’s bleeding? He said he’s tried everything. Thank you in advance!
I would!
I’m planning to make this! I notice that you have a spray-top. Is this mixture thin enough to be able to be used with an atomizer top? Just baby-brand-new to essential oils — your page has helped me to be interested in this, for my husband. I am not sure if I should order an amber jar with a spray top, or if it’s something I’m going to need to put into a bottle with a dropper….? Thank you!
Yes, it should!
So glad to hear, Teresa!
don’t forget it ALWAYS gets worse before it gets better, it’s how the body fights it. so glad to hear this worked for you! going to try it. all i want this year is to be able to go camping, even if i can’t wear shorts. tank top would be a dream come true
Wild Orange!
I’d just leave it out this go round 🙂
I have fractionated coconut oil and organic extra virgin coconut oil. Which is best to use?
I’d use the fractionated coconut oil because it absorbs easier.
Is the Mandarin Oil the same as say Wild Orange?
You can substitute the two oils but they aren’t they same. They do have many of the same properties.
Hi,
I really like to try this, but I’m from Turkey, and here, it’s so hard to find frankincense oil. Can you recommend some other oils to use instead of it, please?
Thank you! 🙂
Shaye, how do you think this would work in a bottle with a fine mist spray head??
Would I be able to use this on a 9 month old?
I know that you buy oils from DoTerra…….where do you buy Mandarin EO???
Has your family member who had the psoraiasis still getting good results from this combination Shaye? I’m still trying to find relief, everything seems to be temporary.
My daughter has a bad exzema around her eyes and upper lip and side of face can I use this mixture or will it burn
Thanks
Yes, you can!