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