Essential Oil Deodorant
Gym workouts
For many people a trip to the gym for a workout or group class is a normal part of every day or every week . There are many who use the gym as a regular part of their workout routine in order to reach their fitness and wellness goals . Others choose to have exercise equipment in their homes to make working out even more convenient . In either situation there are plenty of ways to use essential oils to enhance your experience .
Essential Oil Deodorant
Ingredients ¼ cup aluminum free baking soda ¼ cup arrowroot or cornstarch 3 – 5 tablespoons coconut oil 15 drops essential oil
Melaleuca
( Tea Tree )
15 mL
Melaleuca alternifolia
• Add a few drops of Lemon , Lime , or Wild Orange essential oil to your water bottle to help hydrate and invigorate you before going to the gym .
• Apply warming essential oils to the limbs during your warm up to help loosen problem areas .
• Dilute essential oils like Peppermint with dōTERRA ® Fractionated Coconut Oil and rub on the chest before your workout to promote clear breathing .
• If working out at home diffuse essential oils like Grapefruit , Bergamot , Wintergreen , and other oils with an uplifting aroma to keep you motivated throughout your workout .
• After your workout massage essential oils like Coriander and Lemongrass to the legs and feet to help soothe and relax the muscles .
Because essential oils have such pleasant natural aromas , they can be used to keep odors at bay during your exercise . To keep your body smelling fresh during your trip to the gym , consider making your own essential oil deodorant using the directions on this page :
Recommended essential oils : Lemon , Melaleuca , Lavender , Lime , Geranium , Lemongrass , and Thyme .
Note : If you live in a warm climate , add one ounce of melted Shea or cocoa butter to recipe .
Instructions 1 . Combine baking soda , arrowroot , and essential oil in bowl .
2 . Combine coconut oil with other ingredients one tablespoon at a time until mixture is at desired consistency .
3 . Press firmly into empty deodorant container and let sit until coconut oil solidifies .
In addition to refreshing , uplifting aromas , essential oils also possess cleansing properties that can be useful for keeping your exercise equipment clean . Whether you are using your own equipment at home , or want to cleanse the machines at the gym before using them , you ’ ll want to have this essential oil equipment cleansing spray on hand .
Essential Oil Equipment Cleansing Spray
Recommended essential oils : Try using oils with cleansing properties like Eucalyptus , Grapefruit , Lavender , Lemon , Peppermint , or Wild Orange . Combine all ingredients together in the glass bottle . Mix well , spray , and wipe .
• 2 – 4 ounce spray bottle
• 5 drops of essential oil ( s )
• Witch hazel ( ¼ of spray bottle )
• Filtered water