Listly by Carrie Anderson
Whether you’ve used oils for years or your just getting started, the items on this list will give you the tools you need to make many of your own products—helping you replace the chemicals in your home with beautiful, inexpensive and natural products. These are some of my favorites!
Carrie Anderson, DōTERRA Wellness Advocate
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(2) 50 ML, 1.7 FL OZ BOTTLES ROUND CAP: This value set by Magic Happens includes 2 plastic roll on bottles you can fill & refill with whatever you please. Each empty bottle is able to hold a capacity of up to 50ml or 1.7 fluid ounces.
NOTE: These can be used for liquid deodorant or for a muscle rub!
4 - 8.5 oz, Oval, Clear, Plastic Foaming Soap Bottles, with White Dispenser Pumps
NOTE: Great for making your own foaming hand soap, body wash, or hand sanitizer!
AROMATHERAPY ON THE GO : Blank nasal inhaler tubes are perfect for adding your favorite essential oils and essential oil blends, to enjoy aromatherapy on the go, easy to carry aromatherapy inhaler.
NOTE: Talk about an easy DIY, just add oils! These are great for the days when you need an oil but don’t necessarily want to SMELL like that oil all day. I also love to pass these on to friends!
CLEANSING & DETOXIFYING: Sweet Almond Oil penetrates deeply into the skin and dislodges dirt and debris accumulated in the skin pores and hair follicles. Its vitamin A contents prevents blackheads and acne flare up.
NOTE: Sweet Almond oil is one of my favorite carrier oils because it is so great for your skin!
4 - 8 oz, Clear glass bottle's, with black Lotion Pumps.
NOTE: Great for facial cleanser DIYs, soap DIYs, massage oil blends, body wash, and more!
12, Cobalt Blue Glass Roll on bottles with stainless steel roller balls & black caps. 1 Dropper included
NOTE: I love this smaller size for sharing with friends and family or for blends that you don’t use as often.
6 - 4 oz, Cobalt Blue Glass Bottles, with Black Fine Mist Sprayers, and Dust caps.
NOTE: This is a great size for linen spray, bathroom air freshener, and gifts for friends and teachers!
STIMULATES HAIR GROWTH: Castor Oil is richy in omega fatty acid and is also anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. It is a great massage oil for the scalp and serves a variety of purposes such as moisturizing the scalp, treating dandruff, and stimulating hair growth.
NOTE: I love castor oil for dandruff and deep moisturizing my skin! It is another great carrier oil!
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NOTE: I love the products on this site. From labels to diffuser necklaces and gorgeous oil glassware, this is a great place to spoil yourself with all that money you’re saving with your DIYs!
Spray tops that fit your empty essential oil bottles! Make TONS of DIYs with these!
16 oz, Clear glass bottle, with black trigger sprayer.
NOTE: These are a great multipurpose spray bottle. I use this for my cleaner recipes. Window and glass cleaner, shower spray, countertop spray, and even room air fresheners!
100% PURE & NATURAL FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL: This Coconut Oil moisturizer is 100% natural and made to suit even the most sensitive of skin types. It does not aggravate any pre-existing skin conditions.
NOTE: DōTERRA sells amazing fractionated coconut oil that is great! But I love the pump top on this! But please note, if you want to have fractionated coconut oil for internal use, stick with DōTERRA for safety!
Resealable pouch, A natural and gentle cleaner
NOTE: This is another ingredient in a ton of DIY recipes! Buy in bulk to save money!
HIGHEST QUALITY PURE UNSCENTED EPSOM SALT (Packaged in USA): Epsoak Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate) is USP grade. It is GMO free (Genetically Modified Organism).
NOTE: Epsom salt soaks are a great way to detox and relax! Add a cup of salts to a bath along with a few drops of your favorite oil and a sprinkle of baking soda! You can also make inexpensive gifts for friends and family! I also use this in salt scrubs.
Renews skin's softness & bathes body in healthy, anti-oxidant-rich moisture
NOTE: Vitamin E is great for blends focused on the skin. It is in many super moisturizing DIYs!
12 - Re-usable Stainless Steel Rollers and Caps for doTerra
NOTE: Make your favorite roller bottle blends in your empty DōTERRA bottles! I love these tops!
6, Cobalt Blue Glass Roll on bottles with stainless steel roller balls & black caps. 1 Dropper included
NOTE: I love this brand and I love the stainless steel roller balls! This is a great size for blends you use daily. Dark colored glass is great for keeping the oils fresh and potent. And these are also reuseable, just pop off the top and refill!
8 oz, Cobalt blue glass bottles, with black trigger sprayers.
NOTE: I love this mid size bottle for room sprays, linen spray, hair spray, upholstry spray and laundry stain removers.
BABY UNSCENTED: Unscented Baby-Mild Castile Liquid Soap contains no fragrance and replaces it with double the olive oil, so it is great for people with allergies or sensitive skin. Of course, it is great for babies as well!
NOTE: This is in a ton of DIY recipes and is a great natural ingredient to have on hand! I love the baby formulation for the extra moisture and no fragrance.
Natural detergent booster and freshener
NOTE: Washing soda is different from baking soda and is in a few DIYs such as laundry detergent.
100% all natural
NOTE: Witch hazel is a great ingredient in natural skin care and first aid. I also like to use it as a stabilizer (keeps the water from getting nasty) in my room and linen sprays!
This popular hardcover book is truly one of a kind. Modern Essentials: The Complete Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils is perfect for anyone looking to know more about essential oils and how they can be used in everyday life.
NOTE: I love this book for learning the SCIENCE (don’t worry, it isn’t too deep) behind each oil!
The perfect essential oil reference guide, now updated with the 2017 dōTERRA oils. The Essential Life provides easy usage tips and essential oil advice.
NOTE: This book is basically essential oils 101! With tons of information, advice for ailments, and DIY recipes this is one of the first things you should purchase in your oil journey!
Have a DIY party with friends and use these great long lasting labels! These fit 15 ml recycled DōTERRA bottles!
NEVER WASTE ANOTHER DROP - No more holding your oil bottles upside down and shaking, hoping to just get one drop, but instead, making several drops and creating a wasteful mess.
NOTE: These are great to add to your 15 ml empty DōTERRA bottles. Make up a face serum, a favorite diffuser blend, or use it in your oils for cooking!