Feature: dōTERRA Essential Oils

dōTERRA is a healthcare company that shares their product of essential oils for therapeutic and health benefits, and it includes "nutritional, spa, and healthy living products based on essential oil technologies and a comprehensive wellness philosophy," according to their site.

For two years, my older sister has been using their oils and has been involved with the company as an independent wellness advocate.

She started out with a feature pack that included three essential oils in 5 mL bottles: Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint.

Front & back of dōTERRA Introductory Kit

I have been using these oils on and off since my sister began selling them, and I can say that these three are the most important to have in the largest amount (15 mL), and great for recommending someone to start using these essential oils for therapeutic health care. I like to apply Lavender right before I sleep; I apply it topically with 1-2 drops on my wrists, behind my ears, on my temples, and on the back of my neck. It works for relaxation and stress relief. Peppermint is the most versatile for me. I apply it topically on my stomach area whenever I have digestion troubles, or on my temples for motion sickness or migraines. It's also good for minor muscle aches and opens up the lungs when applied to the chest. You can add a drop of Lemon in your drink for subtle health benefits and I also apply it topically for a fresh perspective and a positive attitude. It definitely energizes me and keeps me focused.

This introductory kit also comes with an explanatory CD and a small book, which we like to call the dōTERRA bible. This booklet, called "An Introduction to Modern Essentials," explains the primary uses for a few kinds of their oils and also whether it is used aromatically, topically, or ingested.

The "bible" of essential oils. There's a bigger book version with all the oils.

When you buy oils from the site, you have some options on what kind of bottle you want your oils to be in. For example, there are some oils that are applied topically that are contained in a roll-on bottle so you can just roll it onto the skin for easier use.

Easier to roll on the temples and behind the ears.

Blends are available for purchase as well. Blends are a mixture of different types of essential oils from dōTERRA that are combined for different types of use and ailments. The Focus blend is used for concentration and is great during studying or work. My favorite blend is Breathe, which is a respiratory blend made up of laurel leaf, peppermint, euclyptus, tea tree, lemon, and ravensera. It's excellent for special uses like when you're sick, if you have asthma or allergies, or have trouble breathing at night, but it's also effective for everyday use. Along with application to the chest and sinuses, you can rub the oil on the bottoms of your feet and cover them with socks during sleep.

The products aren't limited to oils. dōTERRA has other products for skin care, hair care, and spa, along with supplements for adults and children. A really popular product available is Deep Blue. This product comes as an oil, but also as a cream/lotion. Similar to IcyHot, I apply Deep Blue Rub to areas with muscle tension such as the legs, shoulders, and neck, but you can apply it almost anywhere to soothe cramping and body aches. It sends a tingling feeling that relaxes your muslces and the aroma eases the mind as well as the body. If you're unsure about it, you can buy the Deep Blue Rub samples to give it a try.

More than just oils! Get the Deep Blue Rub and a diffuser accesory.

Sometimes smelling the oils straight from the bottles isn't enough to get the best effect, so purchasing a diffuser might be an important purchase. The diffuser that I have isn't from the website, but dōTERRA sells its own, equipped with an optional night light and is optimal for travel. The diffuser accessory is one I like to use often, as you can put drops of your own mixture of essential oils and experience them how they're most effective arromatically, which is through the diffuser. You can set this up to a certain amount of time—put in a few DVDs, binge-watch a show you need to catch up on, set up a meditation station, read a book, check your balance, or fall asleep with the diffuser in the background. It's a wonderful accessory to have handy when travelling or by yours and your children's bedside.

As you can tell, dōTERRA has many options to choose from and experience. You can benefit from many types of oils that are offered on the site. Not all oils will be as important or useful to you as others will be, so there are different bottle sizes for your oils. The biggest bottle is the 15 mL, the medium size is 5 mL, and there are even sample sizes that are 1 mL (but those you don't order; you can only get them in person if someone you know is selling them. When you become an advocate, you can order sample sizes to give away and get more sales).

The different sizes: 15 mL (top left), 5 mL (top right), 1 mL sample (bottom).

If you're looking for a way to help yourself and your family health-wise, give dōTERRA a try. If you buy the 15 mL sizes, it will last you for a long time depending on the amount you use weekly and if you're sharing your oils with family members. Look out for special offers and product promotions. Sometimes it can get a bit pricey, but it's worth it in the long run. Buying the kits can save you money, espcially if you're planning on making your own blends instead of buying the pre-made blends that the site has to offer. I recommend buying the introductory kit and testing out if this is something you'd like to get into. Before you know it, you'll be buying regularly because of how much you and your family love it! Eventually, you can decide to enroll as an advocate to earn a little extra money for each item you sell. My sister gets a lot of compliments at work from the way she smells like a spa, and that's how she makes revenue from being a dōTERRA advocate.

So if you want to test the waters, you can use my sister's account to order your products. Tell me what you think!



[Dislcaimer: this is an unpaid and honest feature. This post does not reflect the views of the company involved.]